ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Indus Cloud, part of the Master Group, to introduce advanced cloud solutions powered by Huawei Cloud in Pakistan. The partnership marks a significant step in PTCL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its cloud and data center portfolio and expand access to enterprise-grade digital infrastructure in the country. By …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free’s season of European horseracing events gets underway with the two-day Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials meeting at Newbury Racecourse beginning today, Friday 17th April. The fixture also heralds the start of the Berkshire course’s Flat season and features important trials for the season’s first two Classics staged at Newmarket next month. Saturday’s seven …

By Biz Today Correspondent DUBAI: Sherpa Communications has emerged as a trusted strategic communications partner for businesses across the UAE and the wider Middle East & Africa (MENA) region, delivering impactful awareness campaigns, brand positioning, and reputation management services. Inspired by the spirit of elite “Sherpa” mountaineers experts who guide others to success the agency combines deep industry insight with …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen the textile sector’s readiness to adapt to global developments and enhance its capacity for sustainable growth during a meeting with the Textile Merchants Group (Texmas). The meeting underlined the importance of reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for textile trade. Hosted at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters, the meeting was …

News Desk DUBAI: Sukoon Insurance today announced a landmark initiative offering up to 55% discount on motor insurance premiums for all active UAE Armed Forces personnel, Police Officers, and Firefighters. The exclusive discount, timed to coincide with the UAE’s upcoming 55th anniversary, is a continuation of Sukoon’s recently launched “We stand by the UAE” campaign. As a locally founded institution deeply …

ABU DHABI: GCC Exchange, a leading name in remittance and foreign exchange services across the region, has announced a strategic partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited, one of the MENAP region’s neobanks of the future and SME-lending fintech, backed by Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Investment Office. This collaboration is designed to enable UAE-based workers with real-time access to their earned …

News Desk ABU DHABI, UAE, 16 April 2026 – Object 1 has officially announced its first residential development in Abu Dhabi, A1LA Residence, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the capital. The launch positions Object 1 as a long-term participant in Abu Dhabi’s property market, entering with a project shaped by end-user relevance, investment credibility, and a …

Doctors warn that choking remains one of the leading causes of injury and death in children under four By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: A four-year-old boy named Muhammad Shahzain Awan was recently rushed to Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (MRSH) in Qusais, late at night in a race against time as the boy was struggling with persistent vomiting and choking after swallowing …

Average rents hold steady at AED 238 per sq ft as market shifts focus from rental growth to tenant-led decision-making amid regional uncertainty News Desk DUBAI: Savills Middle East has released its Dubai Office Market report for Q1 2026, revealing that average office rents across the city have stabilised at AED 238 per sq ft, marking the first period since …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan has entered a strategic partnership with ISTIQEME to drive the deployment of merchant QR codes and enhance Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem through targeted training and operational support initiatives.A formal ceremony marking the collaboration was held at NBP’s Regional Office in Karachi (South & West Regions), with senior leadership from both organisations in …