News Desk DUBAI: IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic free zone community, has officially opened Der Mittelstand. BVMW e. V. (BVMW) representative office in Dubai, marking a major step in strengthening UAE-German business relations. IFZA has worked with the BVMW on many events and conferences and is proud to be the organisation’s official representative in Dubai. The official launch event took place …

ISLAMABAD/ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) today with the Government of Pakistan to explore transportation opportunities in the maritime, air and rail sectors as well as logistics and digital services. The MoUs were signed and exchanged in Islamabad in the presence of H.E Muhammad …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with Trifit Gym, a world-class fitness club in Karachi and Islamabad, to offer its premium cardholders a significant discount on fitness packages. Through this collaboration, Meezan Bank’s Premium Cardholders will be able to enjoy up to 50 percent discount on Trifit packages at any Trifit Gym …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of the Gladiator Summit this November, promising to redefine once again how entrepreneurs in the Middle East approach business challenges. Following the resounding success of its first edition, this two-day immersive experience, created by world-renowned entrepreneur and business strategist Dariush Soudi, will be held on November 16 …

DUBAI: Union Coop recently hosted an official Jordanian delegation, comprising heads of departments and companies, specialists in general trade, and independent entrepreneurs. The visit aimed to explore potential collaboration between the two parties. The delegation presented their companies’ services for the retail sector and examined the international retail practices followed by the Cooperative, including methods of food and product sourcing. …

CAIRO: Following the successful launch of Binghatti Skyrise in Dubai, which saw an astounding 50% of units sold on the first day, anticipation is building for the second phase of this iconic project. Expressions of interest for the next phase will soon open, culminating in an exciting launch event set for November 8 in Cairo, Egypt, beneath the awe-inspiring Pyramids …

By Muhammad Rafiq MANAMA: HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa inaugurates World Padel Academy’s first facility in Bahrain, further expanding WPA’s network across the Gulf region. This significant milestone in WPA’s expansion reinforces its dedication to advancing the sport of padel in the region. To commemorate the occasion, the new branch was inaugurated with the esteemed presence of HH …

News Desk ABU DHABI: A pioneering ‘Women in Aviation Middle East’ conference is set to take flight during the seventh edition of Air Expo Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from November 19 to 21. The conference aims to explore critical advancements in air mobility while celebrating women who are reshaping the skies and carving out a brighter future …

Web Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year. This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to …

News Desk KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has the official Airline Partner for IDEAS 2024 (Arms for Peace), the premier defence exhibition in Pakistan. As part of this strategic partnership with Badar Expo Solutions, PIA will showcase its support by displaying the IDEAS 2024 insignia on six of its aircraft and Airline crew Vehicles Notably, this includes the Boeing 777-LR …