By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Indonesian Business Council. The launch of the new council is aimed at enhancing trade and investment relations, fostering new business opportunities, and expanding collaboration between the business communities in Dubai and Indonesia. The establishment brings the total …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading tech hub and the home of artificial intelligence (AI) pioneers from around the world, conducted high-level meetings with dignitaries and officials from Europe to further cement its role in building bridges between international tech businesses and talent. Held recently including on the side-lines of Step Dubai, which was organised in strategic …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax 2024, has introduced off-airport check-in service in Makkah, providing Hajj and Umrah passengers with a seamless and hassle-free travel experience. Launched in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS), this service enables passengers to complete check-in formalities, receive their boarding passes, and the baggage to be collected from the city, …

News Desk KARACHI: BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC) has commenced vehicle deliveries in Pakistan marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward sustainable mobility. Starting today, customers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad will begin to receive their much-anticipated BYD vehicles, signifying the brand’s strong commitment to the …

News Desk DUBAI: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Ramadan refreshments in the lounges At the Emirates Lounges …

News Desk KARACHI: On 25 February 2025, Mr. Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, attended the International conference on “ Exploiting Tourism Potential of Pakistan: Lessons from Southeast Asia ” at the University of Sindh, Jumshoro, where he delivered a speech on the topic of Thai tourism. The Consul General shared Thailand’s experiences in tourism with Pakistani scholars …

News Desk KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony to celebrate the successful listing of Zarea Limited, a leading B2B e-commerce platform revolutionizing commodity trading and distribution in Pakistan. Established in September 2020, Zarea Limited has emerged as a pioneer in the digital B2B marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers of cement, steel, agricultural biomass, and construction materials. …

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OlaDoc, a leading digital healthcare platform. This collaboration is designed to provide home remittance account holders with free access to a range of essential digital healthcare services through the OlaDoc app. This initiative underscores FBL’s unwavering commitment to adding value …

News Desk DUBAI: SAP announced today that Metito Utilities, a global investor, developer, and operator of sustainable water management solutions, has selected GROW with SAP to accelerate its digital transformation, The AI-powered cloud enterprise solutions will enhance Metito Utilities’ agility and optimize operations. This collaboration will ensure scalability, flexibility, and speed by leveraging scalable cloud technologies to streamline processes and strengthen corporate …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, was recognised in two award categories at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. The carrier was named “Airline of the Year” for the second time and also received the “Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch”. Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, was joined by Rashid Albashri, Vice President of Cargo at …