News Desk KARACHI: The Consul General of United States of America in Karachi, Mr. Scott Urbom, struck the gong at a gong ceremony held at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to open the trading day. The Consul General and his team were earlier welcomed at the Exchange by Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Chairperson PSX; Mr. Nadeem Naqvi, Acting CEO PSX; Board …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Airports announced …

News Desk DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, addressed numerous inquiries regarding rising prices of certain products due to global economic factors. He clarified that no specific product has been uniquely affected by these factors. Instead, he noted that price increases for some items, particularly fresh produce, are primarily due to seasonal changes and …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been awarded the “International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade” by the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the Pakistan Single Window (PSW)’s innovative “Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program”. The award ceremony was held in September, during the WTO Public Forum 2024. The prize has recently been introduced by the WTO and is given to governments which …

DOHA: Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting on 11 December 2024, with three weekly non-stop flights from the World’s Best Airport – Hamad International Airport (DOH). As the airline’s fourteenth gateway to the Americas, the new Toronto route marks the airline’s second destination in Canada, joining Montréal which has served more than …

DUBAI: Reef Luxury Developments – a pioneering real estate developer based in Dubai – has officially launched, setting its sights on reshaping the emirate’s residential landscape through innovative concepts and community focused projects. All apartments in Reef properties will come with temperature-controlled sunken balconies, an innovation patented by the developer that allows residents to enjoy year-long outdoor living. The company …

DUBAI: Samana Developers, an award-winning Dubai-based real estate developer with a growing international portfolio, unveils an AED220 million Samana Park Meadows project in Dubai Land Residence Complex in Dubailand. Situated at the crossroads of E66 Dubai-Al Ain Road and E611 Emirates Road, the new project offers easy access to Dubai’s sought-after destinations, including city center, key business districts, and popular …

DUBAI: World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the Culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2024 programme at a glittering dinner reception staged at Summersalt Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai, UAE. Dubai – with its tantalising range of gastronomy from across the globe – was named ‘World’s Best Culinary Destination’ and ‘Middle East’s …

News Desk DUBAI: Land Sterling, a leading real estate consultancy firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Said El Haouasli as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2024. With over 20 years of leadership experience in real estate and community management, Said is set to steer the company towards further growth and innovation. Said joins Land Sterling …

By Kamran Hashim/Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi hosted a grand dinner reception to commemorate the 67th Anniversary of Malaysias Independence (Malaysian National Day). This grand reception was held at Karachi Marriott Hotel on 30th September 2024. Malaysian Independence Day also known as ‘Hari Merdeka’, is celebrated on 31st August each year. Apart from enjoying the finest …