GameNow, Jazz’s premier gaming platform, has entered a landmark partnership with Garena Free Fire for the Free Fire World Series – Pakistan Qualifiers 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious esports tournaments. Today, Pakistan is home to over 40 million active gamers, with esports rapidly becoming one of the most powerful avenues of entertainment and opportunity for youth. At the …

RIO DE JANEIRO/ABU DHABI: The Zayed Charity Run will launch tomorrow, Sunday (5 October), in its second global stop of the 2025–2026 season, taking place for the very first time in South America in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Thousands of runners have gathered from within Brazil and abroad, including around 200 participants from the UAE, alongside more than 250 international …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has been awarded ‘Best Airport for Retail’ at the Frontier Awards 2025, marking yet another jewel in AUH’s crown as a global benchmark for experiential travel, commercial innovation and architectural excellence. Announced during the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, the coveted recognition builds on the Highly Commendable recognition received …

News Desk DUBAI: Travel and tourism leaders from across the Caribbean and North America are gathering in Saint Lucia as the paradise island hosts the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 on 4 October. The VIP event at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian marks the third stop on WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes events in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Hong Kong and …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia successfully concluded the Global Travel Meet 2025, held from 1–3 October at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The three-day event gathered international travel professionals, media representatives, and tourism stakeholders, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a premier global tourism destination. The summit featured business networking sessions, destination showcases, and knowledge-sharing forums, highlighting Malaysia’s diverse …

Web Desk PESHAWAR: Peshawar, the “Gateway to Central Asia,” hosted the Pakistan Business Summit (PBS) 2025 under the patronage of the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Co-hosted by Nutshell Group and Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited, with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry as Strategic Partner, the Summit was themed “Shaping What’s Next.” The inaugural session featured high-level leadership …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Yango Group, a global technology company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, during the second edition of Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration sets out a framework to integrate Yango’s first- and last-mile ride-hailing solutions into the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub. With over 18.7 million tourists visiting Dubai in 2024, cash-reliant travellers represent the emirate’s greatest untapped potential for digital …

News Desk KUALA LUMPUR: The South East Johor Development Authority (KEJORA) proudly unveiled the vibrance of South East Johor’s tourism products at the Global Travel Meet 2025, to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Visit Johor Year 2026 positioning the region as one of Malaysia’s most exciting destinations for international travelers. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1973661147724488746?t=NT8jXnabaxANg_R51BNHhQ&s=19 Strategically located at the southern gateway of Malaysia …

By Rafiq Vayani SELANGOR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, under the leadership of YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, hosted the Gala Dinner for the Global Travel Meet (GTM) 2025 on Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 at the Grand Ballroom, Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor. The evening also marked the official launch of Tourism Malaysia’s Calendar of Events 2026, …