​​​​​​​GENEVA: A global initiative for virtual worlds to support sustainable development and enhance city life was announced today at the first UN Virtual Worlds Day at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds – Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms and principles to guide the governance of metaverse solutions in cities for areas such as urban planning, education, …

ISLAMABAD: As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) perpetuates its compassionate legacy of saving lives and ensuring steady blood supply at hospitals and blood banks through its annual blood donation drive. This year, PTCL Group joined forces with Pakistan Red Crescent Society …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is gearing up for an exciting summer, expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio with UEFA men’s national team competitions as the Official Airline Partner. The sponsorship, an extension of the previous partnership around UEFA EURO 2020™, will be kicked off with the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024. The tournament will take place in Germany, from 14 June through 14 …

This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), running from June 28, 2024 to September 1, 2024, promises an exciting experience. Particularly enticing for Pakistani visitors, DSS offers world-class shopping, vibrant cultural experiences, luxurious getaways, and incredible deals. From spend-and-win contests to daily discounts, exclusive promotions await. Leading brands and shopping centers across Dubai join the festive atmosphere, providing fantastic opportunities. Families …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) held a graduation ceremony today at the Group’s Headquarters for a cohort of 32 Emirati outstation managers, from the airline, who participated in the bespoke Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme, led by Emirates’ Training & Development team.  The graduation ceremony was attended by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief …

MUSCAT: SalamAir is excited to announce the launch of two new destinations in Pakistan: Islamabad and Lahore. Starting on the 8th and 9th of July, respectively, SalamAir will operate five flights a week to Islamabad and three to Lahore, significantly increasing passenger movement and substantially enhancing SalamAir’s footprint in the subcontinent region. This expansion brings the total number of destinations …

My journey started in 2009 where I learnt different techniques of baking and cooking. My passion for Baking and desserts started when I was a young girl; I used to go in my kitchen and make different things, explore different recipes and this journey started from there. Eventually I started to take different classes from different places in Pakistan and …

DUBAI: Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai, along with representatives from the National Payments Corporation of India and the Reserve Bank of India, showcased significant advancements in digital payments and currency settlement mechanisms at a recent conclave in their efforts to enhance economic collaboration and facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. Convening the conclave, held recently at the Taj Dubai, Dr …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: For those who thought that an electric car for the masses of Pakistan was a far-fetched dream, they were awestruck as Eco-Green Motors Limited, under Yousuf Dewan Companies, took the automobile market by storm. Yes, it’s here—an electric car for Pakistanis, to be driven without worrying about fuel prices. Simultaneously, Dewan Farooque Motors Limited marked the …

DOHA: Qatar Airways and Premier Padel, the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, today announced a new multi-year partnership which will see the airline become the ‘Official Airline Partner’ and ‘Title Sponsor’ of Premier Padel. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Pw8aT2MZHwpnFyTU/ As part of this significant partnership between Qatar Airways and Premier Padel, the official tour will be renamed the ‘Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour’. …