“Safe, Nutritious and Healthy Baking is the right of every citizen and our fundamental responsibility” The Pakistan Baking Summit 2026, organized by the National Alliance for Safe Food at the Grand Ballroom of Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, successfully brought together leading stakeholders from Pakistan’s baking, flour milling, food processing, nutrition, and regulatory sectors to discuss the future of the baking …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s ride-hailing sector is entering a period of recalibration as rising fuel costs and economic pressures reshape pricing models, demand patterns, and driver earnings. Since early March, one of the most famous and commonly used ride hailing app Yango Pakistan has introduced six phased fare revisions across major urban centers. Rather than implementing a single across-the-board increase, the adjustments …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai and Cyprus Airways have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the GCC. The partnership enables customers to travel on a single itinerary with coordinated baggage handling and streamlined transfers …

News Desk DUBAI: ARMAF the biggest fragrance hoise in UAE with a presence in 140 countries, brought fragrance, culture, and entertainment together in spectacular fashion with the unveiling of The Timeless Collective – Season 2 at Wavehouse, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. Hosting over 250 creators, media personalities, tastemakers, and partners, the evening transformed into a vibrant celebration of fragrance-led storytelling …

Web Desk DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., an AI-ready data and analytics company, today released its “2026 State of Data Analysts in the Age of AI” report, revealing that while AI is becoming central to business decision-making, human oversight remains critical to ensuring AI-generated outcomes are trusted and actionable. The research found that analysts spend nearly four hours per week validating and …

KARACHI: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye has announced the official theme for Turkish Cuisine Week 2026 as “The Heritage Table” celebrating the cultural stories, traditions, and shared memories preserved through Turkish cuisine. Turkish Cuisine Week will take place from 21 to 27 May 2026 across Türkiye and at Turkish diplomatic missions and cultural centres …

News Desk DUBAI: Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, brought together data and AI leaders from across the Middle East at its flagship Data for Breakfast event to explore how enterprises can deploy agentic AI through trusted data foundations. As UAE and KSA organisations accelerate enterprise AI adoption, the event addressed a growing regional priority of moving beyond pilots and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until 23 May on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas. The Official Dubai Government Delegation departs today, 21 May. An operational readiness plan, developed …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: Towell Auto Group officially introduced the legendary 212 4×4 SUV brand to Oman, bringing with it a heritage of true off-road capability engineered for enthusiasts who demand far more than conventional urban SUVs. Purpose-built to conquer Oman’s diverse landscapes, from towering mountains and rugged wadis to deep desert terrain and rocky trails, the 212 arrives as …

Web Desk FUJAIRAH: Fujairah Terminals, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, announced the signing of three strategic land lease agreements with Fujairah International Airport, Fujairah Free Zone Authority and Al Dahra Agriculture Trading. The agreements aim to enhance connectivity and unlock new commercial opportunities across regional and international markets. They …