Author: Gulf Times

Dubai : In a proud moment for the Pakistani business community in the UAE, Aneek Aqil Vakil, a renowned Pakistani real estate developer based in Dubai, has been honored with the prestigious “Best CEO of the Year 2025” Excellence Award for his visionary leadership and outstanding contributions to the real estate industry. This recognition celebrates Aneek’s unwavering commitment to innovative urban development, particularly through landmark projects like Garden Arena in Arjan City and Water Front Arena Residences. These high-end developments reflect Dubai’s global appeal as a hub of architectural brilliance and luxury living. Speaking to Al Mudassar News Agency…

Dubai-Over 60,000 people gathered at Dubai Expo City to mark Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, making it the largest celebration of its kind globally. The event, organized by “Emirates Loves Pakistan” in collaboration with the Pakistan Association in Dubai and supported by Dubai Police, featured live performances by Pakistani superstars, cultural performances, and patriotic songs. Record-Breaking Attendance Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, exclaimed, “Welcome to the biggest show in town. 60,000-plus and counting,” highlighting the massive turnout. He added that this was the biggest Pakistan Independence Day celebration in the world, reflecting the strong bond between the UAE…

Sharjah, UAE – The Pakistan Social Center in Sharjah is set to host the TAROEEM International Mushaira 2025, a prestigious literary event that promises to bring together poetry enthusiasts and connoisseurs of Urdu literature. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the event will feature a galaxy of renowned poets, including Ghazanfar Hashmi, Nadeem Bhabha, Afzal Khan, Dilawar Ali Aazar, Fareeha Naqvi, Abbas Qamar, Nadeem Mahir, Uzma Mahmood, Shahbaz Nayyar, Shadab Ulfat, Megi Asnani, Nasar Naeem, and Masood Naqvi. The TAROEEM International Mushaira 2025 is organized by TARQEEM andSharaf Exchange, a licensed money exchange service…

Islamabad— In a landmark development for women’s empowerment and social inclusion in Pakistan, Raiyatullah Khan, also known as Khan Baba and Chairman of the World Peace Jirga Program, has officially announced the launch of the Pakistan Women Peace Jirga Program. The program will be spearheaded by Saadia Khan, affectionately known as Khan Bibi, who has been appointed as the Chairperson for this nationwide initiative. This program is being launched under Khan Bibi’s dynamic leadership and is set to become a milestone in empowering women, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring women’s effective participation in national development. Formal Launch and National…

BC Place Announced as Official Venue for the Inaugural Canada Super 60 *A Landmark Moment for Cricket in Canada as the Game Finds a New Home on the West Coast* *Vancouver, Canada — In a significant leap for cricket in North America, the Canada Super 60 proudly announces iconic BC Place as the official venue for the first-ever edition of its men’s and women’s tournaments. This announcement marks a historic milestone for the Canada Super 60 — securing one of the most prestigious and state-of-the-art stadiums in the country as its launchpad. BC Place, located in the heart of…

Dubai,  The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) has partnered with UAE-based non-profit organisation Gulf for Good to extend the life and impact of its Season 3 merchandise, supporting children’s education and community development projects in Madagascar. As part of this CSR collaboration under Gulf for Good’s Outreach Programme, more than 500 items of official tournament merchandise have been distributed to children in Madagascar. This effort reflects DP World ILT20’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond the cricket pitch. David White, CEO of DP World ILT20, said: “This collaboration with Gulf for Good reflects our belief in the power…

Dubai: For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20. England’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 winners Alex Hales, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt and Sam Curran (Season 3 Red Belt Winner – Most Valuable Player) will once again enthral the fans with their talent and skill in the Gulf region’s biggest T20 tournament. Besides the star-studded England line-up of players at the DP World ILT20 Season 4, West Indies mega stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane…

Dubai, MH Developers, a leading Dubai real estate company, today announced the appointment of Afghan cricket icon Rashid Khan as its new brand ambassador. This strategic partnership underscores the company’s commitment to growth during a period of strong market momentum and economic stability in the emirate. Dubai’s real estate market is experiencing a significant upward trend, with the first half of 2025 figures showing a 15% year-on-year increase in average property prices and a 20% surge in transaction volumes. This growth is driven by Dubai’s resilient economy, strategic governance, and investor-friendly policies, making it one of the safest and…

Dubai – :  The prestigious Al Matiya & Golden Eagles International Business Forum was successfully held in Dubai, attended by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Hasher Al Maktoum, His Excellency Minister Zlatan Ibrahim, Minister of European Cooperation and Integration of Republika Srpska, and Sheikh Awad Mohammed bin Sheikh Mujrin. The event brought together prominent business leaders from 47 countries, strengthening economic ties and opening new avenues for cross-border partnerships. According to Al Mudassar News Agency, several key agreements were signed during the forum: * Between Al Matiya Investment and the Government of Republika Srpska * Between Al Matiya Investment…

Dubai : The ongoing campaign by Index Exchange titled “Ab ki baar… chaand sitaray se pyaar!” has emerged as a powerful expression of patriotism among the Pakistani expatriate community in the UAE. Launched to promote legal channels of money transfer, the campaign has received tremendous appreciation, becoming a milestone in national awareness and financial responsibility. As part of this initiative, customers sending remittances through legal means via Index Exchange are being gifted the Pakistani flag — a symbol of national pride — and are automatically entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win return tickets…