News Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a global technology company, today launched its Transport Service in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Integrated into the Yango Superapp, this free feature delivers public transport routes and schedules, empowering residents and guests to navigate the Emirates efficiently. The service expands Yango’s growing ecosystem in the UAE — including ride-hailing, delivery, and car rental — reinforcing …

Karachi’s relationship with the monsoon is complicated. For years, the city has approached each rain spell with a mix of anticipation and anxiety — hoping for relief from the sweltering heat, but dreading the ripple effects: waterlogged streets, choked storm drains, and traffic chaos that can paralyze daily life. Over the past two days, as light to moderate showers swept …

News Desk KARACHI: As part of its ongoing commitment to empower rural women and female farmers, Fatima Fertilizer, under its flagship Sarsabz Tabeer initiative, has launched a new health-focused intervention in collaboration with Mukhtar A. Sheikh Memorial Welfare Hospital (MASH) and the Government of Punjab. The first Free Medical Camp under this new health initiative was successfully held on June …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Returning for its most ambitious edition yet, Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to transform the skies and the sector, with a programme designed to elevate engagement, connection, and innovation. Registration is now officially open for the 19th edition, scheduled for 17-21 November 2025 at Dubai World Central (DWC). Reflecting the UAE’s visionary ambitions and rapidly growing aviation sector, …

Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich; expanding Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires schedules; and upgrading its services to Shanghai and Singapore with A380 deployments. Emirates’ latest schedule, capacity enhancements and newly retrofitted aircraft deployments are in response to increased demand across the airline’s network …

Web Desk KARACHI: A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across Pakistan. The latest edition of Visa’s Stay Secure study, which surveyed 500 adults in the country, found that 98% of consumers now actively taking precautions to secure their online transactions, showcasing increased savviness as digital payments gain …

News Desk DUBAI: LG Electronics Gulf, a company specializing in consumer electronics and smart home technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, to explore joint innovations in the fields of smart living, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The MoU was signed by Amel Chadli, President of Gulf …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: What started with a dream and a dining table is now one of the GCC’s leading boutique communications agencies. Boldly stepping into its 10th year, SOCIATE Communications is thrilled to mark this significant milestone. Delivering high-impact PR and marketing solutions across the GCC, SOCIATE Communications has grown from a one-woman team, founded by entrepreneur Rosa Bullock, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Valor Hospitality Partners, the globally renowned full-service hotel management company, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Al Feroz Group, a premier real estate developer, are pleased to announce the signing of Pullman Karachi Brentwood Tower, Pakistan’s first Pullman-branded hotel, set to open in 2028. This landmark collaboration brings together Valor’s operational excellence, Accor’s global brand leadership, and …

News Desk DUBAI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, revealing changing expectations among Dubai’s premium real estate purchasers. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in H1 2025, the analysis provides a snapshot of how high-net-worth individuals (HWNI) are navigating the city’s residential market. Key Buyer PrioritiesThe report shows that …