By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Palm oil remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s edible oils and fats sector, supporting food security, industrial development, and nutritional access for millions. Experts emphasized its significance today, calling for greater awareness of its benefits, sustainability initiatives, and strategic importance. With annual consumption exceeding 3 million tonnes, palm oil makes up over 96% of Pakistan’s edible oil …

Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market is poised for its most active summer on record, with total transaction volumes expected to exceed USD 40 billion between June and August 2025. According to analytics reviewed by Elite Merit Real Estate LLC, the market surged to AED 142.7 billion (~USD 38.9 billion) in Q1 2025 alone—marking a 22% year-on-year increase and setting …

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced significant advancements in its stablecoin initiatives, with expanded settlement capabilities in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region and a strategic partnership with Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech. These efforts further underscore Visa’s vision for transforming money movement and building the next generation of payment …

DUBAI: While the UAE’s real estate market remains active year‑round — with transactions totalling over AED239 billion (approximately $65 billion) in Q1 2024 — summer is now shining a spotlight on a handful of strategic locations that have long-term value, vision, and seasonal appeal. From branded beachfront escapes to smart city zones on the rise, Whitewill unveils the top six …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to make journeys more seamless, effortless and rewarding for travellers. This includes enhancing the on-ground mobility experience for Emirates customers, while offering Skywards members loyalty benefits when using the Uber platform across select markets within the Emirates network.* The …

CAPE TOWN: Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of two new hotel management contracts in Nigeria and Senegal representing an investment in excess of approximately R540 million in West Africa. The deals were signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) taking place in Cape Town this week. The significant figure represents the …

News Desk DUBAI: IFFCO Group, the leading FMCG multinational company headquartered in the UAE, released its third annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking a significant year of progress across operations, sourcing and packaging. The 2024 report reflects IFFCO Group’s transition from planning to delivery, backed by the launch of its Sustainability Strategy 2030. The strategy introduces 9 ESG …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates has launched an innovative new video for ice that highlights the breadth of content that Emirates’ 54 million customers can enjoy in the world’s largest media library in the sky. Emirates invites readers to explore a behind-the-scenes look at the process of maintaining providing the best inflight entertainment globally. Emirates is the biggest licensee of content in the skies: …

News Desk DUBAI: In an era where global businesses demand more than just legal advice—seeking instead agile, cross-functional, and strategic legal partners—Anup Juneja, Founder and CEO of Evision Legal Solution LLP, India & Evision Maritime Consultancy LLC, UAE (Evision Legal), stands at the forefront of redefining legal consultancy. With an unmatched entrepreneurial vision and legal acumen, Mr. Juneja has emerged …

Country’s premier university equips its leadership with global-standard mediation credentials through a partnership with MICADR KARACHI: LUMS, the country’s premier university, has partnered with the Legal Aid Society (LAS) and the Musaliha International Center for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (MICADR) to deliver an internationally accredited Mediation Skills Training Program — a major step in advancing Pakistan’s dispute resolution landscape. Held …