News Desk ABU DHABI: Global technology group, e&, today announced the launch of a new free keyboard designed to bring the Arabic language back to everyday digital communication. Instead of asking users to change the way they type, the keyboard mirrors the layout “Arabizi” users already know, placing Arabic letters in the same familiar positions as their English counterparts. This …

By Rafiq Vayani MILAN, Italy: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has announced an investment of over €25 million to develop a cutting-edge cargo facility at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) through its wholly-owned local subsidiary, Airport Handling. The strategic project is part of dnata’s broader commitment to building high-performance cargo infrastructure in markets with strong long-term growth potential. Expansion fuels employment and …

ILMA University hosted a high-level meeting with Ergül Kadak, Turkish Consulate General in Karachi, to discuss strategic support for academic collaboration and international partnerships. Dr. Mansoor uz Zafar Dawood, Vice Chancellor of ILMA University, and Registrar & Director of Sustainability, Syed Kashif Rafi, led the discussions, emphasizing the university’s dedication to expanding its international footprint and creating opportunities for students …

The book building process of Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited’s IPO will start on 11th December and continue till 12th December where high net worth individuals and institutional investors will subscribe to 100 percent of the issue size. The successful bidders, however, will be provisionally allotted only 75 percent of the issue size; i.e., 37,500,000 shares, and the company will …

ABU DHAB: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has appointed NSCC International as the enabling works contractor for Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront development designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The appointment marks another significant milestone in the construction of one of the capital’s most anticipated residential projects. With this …

LAHORE: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad, Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi and SriLankan Airlines, is pleased to announce the launch of a two-city B2B roadshow in Karachi and Lahore. This initiative forms part of SLCB’s ongoing efforts …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain. Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as a leading airline brand, as well as recognising its multi award-winning inflight …

News Desk KARACHI: In a continued effort to deepen ties and expand its footprint in the Pakistan market, Sri Lanka Tourism has successfully concluded a B2B Roadshow and networking evening in Karachi held on the 10th December 2025. Organized by Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in collaboration with the …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free reached an historic milestone on December 9th when the airport retailer passed AED8 billion in sales for the first time in its 42-year history. The sale of a twin pack of Marlboro Lights purchased for AED371 by an Indian passenger travelling to Delhi was the item that pushed sales over the AED8 billion mark. …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, today announced that it has begun the process to launch an airline and receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pursuant to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). The announcement positions beOnd at the heart of the Kingdom’s ambitious tourism and aviation vision. …