News Desk DUBAI: Al Matiya Investment today officially announced the launch of its exclusive Royal Majles Membership, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering global investment connectivity. The prestigious membership is designed to offer distinguished access to Al Matiya Investment’s high-level forums and events, ensuring permanent participation in key gatherings that bring together influential investors and decision-makers from …

News Desk AL AIN, UAE: OMEGA, the prestigious Swiss watchmaker, in collaboration with Al Ain Municipality, has unveiled a striking new Clock Tower at Al Ain City Centre. The landmark installation celebrates both the city’s heritage and OMEGA’s enduring legacy of precision, craftsmanship, and timeless design. The Clock Tower, which opened in Dubai on 2nd December in celebration of the …

KARACHI: In order to reduce distribution loss, K-Electric (KE) continued its operation against electricity theft, removing 80 illegal electricity connections weighing nearly 160kg from unmetered commercial shops and hotels connected to a PMT in Karachi’s Rind Goth, Bin Qasim Town. Electricity was being unlawfully drawn by these commercial establishments, resulting in significant financial and technical losses. Despite repeated kunda removal …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: World of Coffee Dubai 2026 is set to open its doors to coffee industry leaders and professionals from 18 to 20 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre, delivering its largest and most diverse fifth edition to date. Over three dynamic days, the event will bring together more than 2,100 exhibiting companies and brands from the …

The marketplace is launching a local-to-local model in the UAE, enabling local businesses to expand their reach, while offering users faster delivery, wider selection DUBAI: Temu, the global online marketplace, has opened its platform to sellers in the United Arab Emirates, offering new growth opportunities for local businesses while enabling faster delivery and expanding product variety for UAE consumers. Temu’s …

News Desk KARACHI: Tawab House welcomed an evening of warmth, friendship, and international goodwill as a dinner reception was hosted in honour of H.E. Mrs. Dyah Raro Esti Widya Putri, Vice Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, by Mr. Ibrahim Khalid Tawab, Honorary Consul General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. In his welcome remarks, Mr. Tawab …

H.E. Mazen Al Salhani, Minister of Tourism: “The strong return of both Arab and foreign visitors reflects a strategic recovery that extends far beyond economic impact.” By Rafiq Vayani DAMASCUS, Syrian Arab Republic: The Syrian Ministry of Tourism has launched a national programme to upgrade one- and two-star hotels, part of a broader government-led effort to enhance service quality, boost …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia is scaling up its promotional activities in the GCC region following the vibrant launch of the I LITE U urban lighting and cultural campaign in Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Bukit Bintang district. As a signature event under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) initiative, the launch showcased Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry, modern creative energy, and commitment …

News Desk DUBAI: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new seasonal insights showcasing a rise in searches to the UAE for winter city breaks, driven by cooler weather, retail-led travel, and short-stay urban experiences. Wego search data shows that international and regional travelers from …

DUBAI: Dubai Chambers today welcomed Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines, at its headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen mutual cooperation. The meeting was attended by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. H.E. Eng. Sultan …