By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the journey through …

KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan Limited, in partnership with Infralectric, a Brillanz Group company, DIB Pakistan Limited, Bank Alfalah Limited, and Meezan Bank Limited, announced the signing of Pakistan’s first-ever PKR 3 Billion, ‘AAA’ Rated, Green Sukuk for the telecom sector, marking a major milestone in sustainable infrastructure financing and climate-aligned capital markets development. Under the transaction, InfraZamin Pakistan is providing a …

Dubai’s development market continues to expand at pace, while also demonstrating a level of stability that is helping sustain long-term growth. Strong investor confidence, clear regulation, advanced infrastructure, and market continuity are giving the sector a solid foundation even as project volume rises. In 2025, Dubai recorded more than 270,000 real estate transactions worth AED 917 billion, its strongest performance …

KARACHI: inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has officially joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Unicorn Community. This invitation-only group recognises hyper-growth companies that are driving significant innovation and positive global impact. By joining this prestigious community, inDrive aims to bring the perspectives of frontier markets like Pakistan into global conversations on digital equity. The platform’s participation will …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: During the visit of Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani to the Chamber, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) elaborated its key tax recommendations for the Federal Budget 2026–27, developed through extensive member consultations. Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General, Tax Policy Office (TPO), also participated virtually. The engagement formed …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: The 19th edition of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) will commence tomorrow at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, with the United Arab Emirates National Pavilion set to welcome international delegations, decision-makers and defence leaders over the four-day event. The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion is participating with the support …

POWER NEXUS 2026 Successfully Held in Lahore, Strengthening Pylontech’s Commitment to Pakistan’s Energy Future LAHORE: Pylontech successfully hosted the “POWER NEXUS 2026: Powering Business, Powering Pakistan” event on April 16 in Lahore. The event brought together a diverse group of industry partners, distributors, and professionals from across Pakistan’s energy sector. The transition from “Net Metering” to a “Net Billing” framework …

Pakistan’s first-ever Sovereign Hybrid Sukuk marks a transformative step in the evolution of the country’s Islamic financial landscape, addressing long-standing structural challenges faced by Islamic banks, particularly the limited availability of scalable and Shariah-compliant investment avenues. The Sukuk was structured with the support of State Bank of Pakistan – Islamic Finance Development Department (SBP-IFDD) and a consortium of Islamic financial …

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are emerging as the preferred entry point for electrified mobility in Pakistan and other emerging markets, as infrastructure and cost constraints slow the adoption of fully electric vehicles (EVs), according to industry data and recent market activity. The trend comes amid a broader global shift led by China, which has overtaken Japan and Germany to …

GENEVA:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt, from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders to address the future of ground operations. Hosted by EGYPTAIR, the event will focus on the theme “Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI.” The conference will examine how human expertise, supported by artificial intelligence …