The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded Arif Habib Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, marking a significant advancement in enabling secure, instant fund transfers for investors. This strategic integration, supported by Catalyst IT Solutions, furthers CDC’s mission to drive digitalization, transparency, and operational efficiency across Pakistan’s capital market. A signing ceremony took place at CDC House, where …

The much-awaited Dulhan’s Best Beauticians Award – Season 5 is set to take place on Sunday, 7th September 2025, at Casa De Farooq Banquet, North Nazimabad, Karachi, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This prestigious platform brings together small beauty salons, freelance makeup artists, and emerging professionals to showcase their creativity and artistry. The event provides a golden opportunity for participants to promote their talent, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celestyal has unveiled a new campaign offering savings of 50% or more on 45 sailings departing between September 2025 and March 2027. The ‘Sail & Save’ campaign also sees the return of the CelestyalPay offer, with guests receiving 25% extra on all credit added before departure – worth up to $250 in additional onboard spend. Following …

News Desk KARACHI: Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL) is proud to announce the launch of thinkPVC Lahore — a dedicated platform designed to showcase and promote premium downstream PVC products with the goal of transforming Pakistan’s construction landscape through innovation, sustainability, and accessibility. Following the success of EPCL’s flagship outlet in Karachi, this expansion marks a significant milestone in …

News Desk DUBAI: Egypt is accelerating its leadership in artificial intelligence across the African continent and beyond, backed by a national roadmap for AI-driven transformation. Ranked among the top 10 countries globally in AI and Machine Learning – and the only African nation in that tier, according to the 2024 GBS World Competitiveness Index – Egypt is embedding AI across …

Web Desk BYD, the world’s no.1 new energy vehicles (NEVs) manufacturer, has earned the prestigious 5-star ANCAP safety ranking for BYD Shark 6. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is one of the most trusted, credible and independent vehicle safety authorities globally and the Shark 6 is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle to be tested under its protocols. This …

News Desk DUBAI: The Middle East, Africa Veterinary Congress (MEAVC) is set to make a highly anticipated return with its second edition from October 17–19, 2025, at the renowned Jafza One Convention Centre in Dubai. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2022, MEAVC 2025 to be held in the UAE promises to be an unparalleled gathering for the veterinary community …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: PRYPCO Blocks, the Dubai-based fractional real estate ownership platform, has unveiled the UAE’s first-ever upfront rental guarantee on fractional property investments, a pioneering initiative that pays investors their first-year net rental yield in advance. For the first time in the UAE, fractional property investors will receive a 5% annual rental return, credited directly to their PRYPCO …

News Desk DUBAI: 2025 continues to be an exceptional year for Dubai Duty Free with the airport retailer announcing August sales of AED646.23 million (US$177 million), setting a new monthly record for August. This achievement surpasses the operator’s previous peak of AED588.13 million (US$161 million) reached in August 2018, an increase of nearly 10%. Sales in August 2025 represented an …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop announced that the back-to-school season has significantly boosted retail activity across the UAE, with ‘August’ witnessing peak demand at shopping centers and outlets as families prepared for the new academic year. The cooperative launched three major campaigns covering stationery, electronics, school bags, office supplies, food and consumer products, offering discounts of up to 50% on …