By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicking off from 5 December to 11 January 2026, shoppers can enjoy a range of DineOut discounts – up-to 30% off at some of the UAE’s most popular restaurants across key shopping destinations. Available exclusively through DineOut on talabat for both pro and non-pro members, these offers give shoppers even …

KARACHI: In a significant development, DP World, a global provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, and K-Electric entered into an agreement under which a dedicated 132 kV grid station will be built at the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), a key trade gateway for Pakistan. The project will ensure reliable and efficient 26MW power supply, supporting the terminal’s growing operations and …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of AirSial’s direct flights between Abu Dhabi and two of Pakistan’s largest cities.The new services, three times weekly to the historic walled city of Lahore and four times weekly to the capital city of Islamabad, reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to broadening its global connectivity and …

33 CSPs currently offer differentiated connectivity services based on network slicing – with a combined total of 65 offerings KARACHI: 5G Standalone (5G SA) deployments have triggered a notable 2025 growth in the number of communications service providers (CSPs) offering differentiated connectivity commercial models based on 5G SA Network Slicing – where CSPs guarantee quality of service for customer use …

Regional investment funds managing over US$100 billion participate in landmark event MUSCAT: Omantel hosted its annual investor meeting last week under the theme “Beyond Telecommunications: Showcasing Omantel’s Future Growth Engines”, bringing together leading regional investment funds, institutional investors, and analysts alongside the company’s executive management. The event underscored Omantel’s transformation into a leading regional digital group and highlighted its strategic …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value, and flexibility on one single booking. With the Emirates Asia Pass, customers can book and customise …

Visit to Etihad Museum coincided with Eid Al Etihad celebrations DUBAI: The Youth Council of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an educational visit to the Etihad Museum for 28 young male and female employees. The visit coincided with the UAE’s celebrations of the 54th Eid Al Etihad and Dubai’s National Month, which aims to co-ordinate events taking place …

News Desk KARACHI: Macca Food Industries, a century-old family-owned enterprise and a global exporter of premium Halal Meat & Seafood, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of The Gambia for the structured and sustained supply of Halal Meat & Seafood products to the Gambian market. This landmark agreement represents a significant step …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has announced a landmark performance for November 2025 with sales reaching AED876.56 million (US$240.16 million) – marking the highest monthly sales in the retailer’s 42-year history and a 16.77% increase over November 2024. Average daily sales also hit a new record at AED29.21 million (US$8 million), compared with AED26.51 million (US$7.26 million) in December …

Web Desk KARACHI: Abhi, powered by Alraedah, has announced a strategic partnership with KABi, a leading Saudi human capital technology company, to provide employees within KABi-managed organizations with instant access to a portion of their earned wages through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. Through this partnership, KABi employees will be able to withdraw part of their accrued salary whenever …