Unified platform to align national shipbuilding capabilities to drive maritime innovation and growth ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global enabler of integrated trade, transport, industry, and logistics solutions, has announced the formation of the Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders, a unified platform across shipbuilding, vessel repair, fabrication, and marine engineering. The Consortium brings together an initial group of …

Web Desk KARACHI: Engro Elengy Terminal (EETL) has successfully received and began offloading the largest LNG cargo in Pakistan’s history on 13 May 2026, amid pressures on global energy supplies. The handling of the Q-Flex vessel carrying over 210,000 cubic metres of LNG was a demonstration of the terminal infrastructure’s strength and team’s capabilities. The operation entailed a complex vessel …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: A dynamic gathering of women leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, academics, creatives, and changemakers convened at Naghmana House in Kuala Lumpur for the official launch of LADIESFUND Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of the global women’s leadership movement founded by Tara Uzra Dawood. Hosted by Dr. Naghmana Riazuddin, the high-level roundtable brought together Pakistani-origin women and Malaysian …

KARACHI: As China’s No.1 vehicle exporter for over 23 consecutive years, with presence across more than 130 countries and regions and a global user base exceeding 19 million users worldwide, Chery has rapidly emerged among the world’s most recognized automotive brands through its growing focus on quality, technology, safety and reliability. Against this backdrop, Chery is now strengthening its position …

News Desk MANAMA: The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a new campaign aimed at reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a preferred GCC tourism destination. The promotion highlights a packed calendar of entertainment, cultural, sports, and family-focused experiences taking place across the Kingdom. The campaign coincides with a diverse lineup of events being hosted in the country, including live …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking corporate flights and hotels in one place. By bringing employee cards, travel bookings, and all related expenses onto a single system, Qashio enables companies to fully …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for technical and training consultancy to develop comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP 7200 engines. The agreement was signed by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer and Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, Commercial Engines & Services, GE Aerospace at the Emirates …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced the successful structuring of an AED 250 million sustainability-linked financing facility for Brands For Less (BFL) Group. The transaction reinforces a shared commitment to sustainable growth and marks a new chapter in a strategic partnership of more than 10 years. The newly structured facility, …

Web Desk KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, has launched the “Bibi App,” a breast cancer awareness mobile application designed to support Pakistani women through accessible and localized health information. The application has been developed by Aangan, a startup focused on women’s reproductive health and an incubatee of Mobilink Bank’s Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator, the Bank’s industry-first …

Web Desk KARACHI: Pakistan has emerged among the top 10 exporters of truck and bus radial (TBR) tyres to key global markets including the United States and Brazil, marking a significant shift in the country’s industrial and export landscape. Industry data indicates that Pakistani tyre exports have gained traction in recent years, with the United States and Brazil now among …