By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: H.E. Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, Consul General of the United Arab #Emirates in Karachi, met with Mr. Mohammed Al Hashmi, Vice President, Emirates Airline in Pakistan, at the Consulate General in Karachi. The discussions focused on advancing air cargo operations between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, enhancing the sophistication and efficiency of logistics services, and …

News Desk RIYADH: Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, is making it easier than ever for travelers to reach The Red Sea destination this Eid al-Adha, with 32 extra flights added to meet surging holiday demand. Operating between 21–31 May, the expanded schedule offers greater flexibility for holidaymakers and last-minute planners looking to visit the destination during one …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a stern warning against engaging with unlicensed campaigns and misleading advertisements frequently found on social media platforms. The Ministry emphasized that obtaining an official Hajj permit is the only guarantee of performing the pilgrimage safely and legally.  These permits are vital for organizing crowd movement and preventing …

KARACHI: ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with REDtone Group, a multi-country telecom, engineering, and digital transformation firm, to introduce enhanced Employee Banking Services designed to support REDtone’s workforce with greater financial convenience and accessibility. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed recently at a formal signing ceremony, where Asif Iqbal, Chief Financial Officer – REDtone …

The Dubai-based luxury automotive studio invites enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and creative collaborators to an informal open-house at its showroom on 2 May 2026, as it lays the foundation for a long-term community platform DUBAI: Performansion, the luxury automotive craftsmanship studio based in Dubai Investments Park, will open its showroom on 2 May 2026 for an informal community gathering, bringing together car …

By Sherpa Communications When it comes to running a small or medium-sized business, the pressure to keep moving forward rarely eases. Limited resources, increasing competition, and constantly shifting customer expectations can make it feel like you are always catching up. If that sounds familiar, it is worth saying clearly: you are not alone. Despite these challenges, SMEs remain the backbone …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The World Business Forum (WBF) UAE Chapter hosted an exclusive networking dinner on Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at B&B Restaurant, bringing together prominent members of the business community for an evening of collaboration and engagement. The event was graced by Chief Guest Ghasem Aboo Ahmad, who shared valuable insights and appreciated the platform’s efforts in fostering …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. …

botim money cards expand financial inclusion, available with no minimum salary DUBAI: botim money, the financial services arm of botim has expanded its collaboration with Mastercard to power the next phase of its card issuance journey, supporting growth and digital-first payments. Building on more than two years of issuing Mastercard cards, the expanded agreement establishes a long-term strategic vision and a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop today announced the launch of the Tamayaz Millionaire Campaign, designed to transform everyday grocery shopping into an opportunity to win big. Running over six months, the campaign will create 30 millionaires in Tamayaz Points throughout 2026, with one winner announced every Monday under the theme: “30 Mondays, 30 Millionaires.” Each winner will receive 1 million Tamayaz Points, equivalent to …