News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received five distinguished awards from the British Safety Council in the 2025 cycle, reaffirming its global leadership and excellence in health and safety, environmental management and institutional well-being. DEWA was awarded the Sword of Honour in Health and Safety for the 18th time, the Globe of Honour in Environmental Management …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has begun 2026 on a high note, recording its strongest January performance on record, achieving AED858.21 million (US$235 million), representing a 18.53% increase over January last year and marking an outstanding start to the year. January 2026 is now ranked as Dubai Duty Free’s third-highest sales month on record, surpassed only by December …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond. In 2025, SalamAir operated 22,164 flights, carried over 3.4 million passengers, and expanded its network to over 44 destinations across domestic, regional, and international markets. The airline now operates a modern fleet of 15 aircraft, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 marks a milestone with strategic Platinum Partnerships. MoU signed between Karachi Marriott, PTM, and South Air. Raza Abbas (GM, Karachi Marriott) and Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani (CEO, PTM) led the ceremony. AVM (R) Ijaz Malik (Deputy CEO, South Air) and industry leaders joined to celebrate collaboration. Together, driving growth and innovation …

Dubai’s live entertainment calendar is set for a major highlight this Valentine’s Day with the announcement of Comedy Mixtape Fest Vol. 2, scheduled to take place on 14 February 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event is being brought to the city by Midas Events and Eva Live Middle East, in partnership with DXB LIVE. Building on the …

W Capital Real Estate Brokerage ranked the top UAE selling Agent for Deyaar Development projects in 2025 “This achievement reflects the company’s successful marketing efforts and its strategy of aligning with market demands by promoting the best residential and commercial projects in the UAE market,” said CEO, Walid Al Zarooni. Al Zarooni noted that this recognition from Deyaar Development, a …

33 teams from eight countries set sail at the start of the 33rd Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race. DUBAI: A record fleet of 33 boats is on its way towards Oman’s capital city after starting the 360-mile Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race this afternoon. A steady 10-knot westerly breeze greeted the fleet as the boats – ranging from …

Web Desk FUJAIRAH: The extraordinary meeting of the Executive Council of World Taekwondo was held today in the Emirate of Fujairah, chaired by H.E. Dr Choue Chung-won, President of World Taekwondo, at Al Bahar Hotel and Resort, on the sidelines of the Fujairah International Open Taekwondo Championships and the Arab Cup Championship. The tournaments are held under the gracious patronage …

ABU DHABI: When Alexandra Eala steps onto court at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City on Monday evening to face wildcard Zeynep Sonmez, the moment will represent far more than a first-round match at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. It marks a full circle return to the tournament where the 20-year-old Filipina’s WTA 500 journey began – and a …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: The Fujairah Tennis & Country Club (FTCC) has received international recognition from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its efforts in advancing gender parity in professional tennis. Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the ITF World Tennis Tour and Data Rights, visited the club during an ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour women’s event to personally present a Recognition …