News Desk DUBAI /FLORIDA: PayCargo, a trusted logistics payment platform, has officially launched in the United Arab Emirates, with Emirates SkyCargo as the first carrier in the region to adopt PayCargo’s solution. This new collaboration simplifies the cargo payment process, providing customers with a seamless, efficient, and digital payment solution. PayCargo offers an online payment solution that connects carriers with freight forwarders …

In A very first time A grand event by The Culinary Folks took place in Islamabad, organized under the visionary leadership of the organization’s founder and president, Shama Rashid. This prestigious occasion was a Culinary Gala, bringing together talent and passion from across the culinary spectrum. The event featured an exciting cooking and cake decoration competition, showcasing the skills of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with the multinational neobank, Revolut, to offer worldwide loyalty members more ways to earn Etihad Guest Miles internationally. Millions of Revolut customers worldwide can transfer their RevPoints earned through everyday spending to Etihad Guest Miles via the Revolut …

By Rafiq Vayani ISTANBUL: World Defense Show (WDS), founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in Saudi Arabia, today announced it has already secured 90% of its exhibitor space for its upcoming 2026 edition. This announcement coincides with WDS’s attendance at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey, where the WDS team is engaging with key Turkish defense stakeholders. Turkey is …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited have signed an agreement for the provision of primary Data Center colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Center facility. PTCL will provide Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited with a secure and reliable Data Center environment equipped with modern infrastructure, platform solutions, and managed security services. Asif …

By Raheel Rao DUBAI: Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations. Mr Daniel Lam, Regional Director, Middle …

News Desk DUBAI: An Indian national and a Russian national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Sabish Peroth, a 42-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner, in Millennium Millionaire Series 508 with …

ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Presight, a leading AI and big data analytics company, have announced the launch of a groundbreaking joint venture aimed at supporting the Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme (FIT) launched by the CBUAE. This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in the UAE’s journey to strengthen resilience, and harness artificial …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity of 58 Airbus A350 aircraft, across 350 roles. These roles span every facet, function and operations across …

Hala, the region’s leading e-hailing taxi service and a joint venture between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, has reported strong performance in the first half of 2025, driven by solid growth in taxi trips, enhanced service quality, and continued progress on sustainability and operational efficiency. Growth and Performance: According to Hala’s operational data, trips during peak months …