By Rafiq Vayan KARACHI: THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS) 9th Edition, one of Pakistan’s premier thought leadership platforms, opened in Karachi with a powerful call for “Course Correction: Redefining the Direction.” Co-hosted by the Nutshell Group and NBP, in strategic partnership with Faysal Bank Limited and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), the Summit brought together national policymakers, …

GM Middle East’s third quarter 2025 sales climb 28% compared to last year across Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac; DUBAI: General Motors continues to be a dominant player in the full-size SUV landscape in the Middle East, powered by its world-class vehicles from Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, as well as a growing base of youth, recording a rise of 28% year-over-year …

DUBAI: The UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov, located in South Bohemia in the heart of Czechia, is set to captivate visitors this winter with the launch of its Winter Illuminations Festival. Running from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, the festival promises to transform the historic town into a magical winter wonderland. This seasonal celebration offers GCC travellers an …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Embassy of Romania to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), hosted a grand reception in Karachi to mark the early celebration of the 107th Anniversary of the National Day of Romania. The event, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, was graced by distinguished members of the diplomatic corps, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As part of its long-standing commitment to promoting employee health and wellbeing, the Emirates Group has kicked off the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) with over 21,000 employees already signed up and more joining daily to be a part of the citywide 30×30 initiative. This year, employees* who register for The Dubai Fitness Challenge and complete the …

Web Desk KARACHI: The Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, Dr. Dan Stoenescu, met with the Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, education, and culture. Ambassador Stoenescu highlighted Romania’s interest in deepening its economic engagement with Sindh, particularly in industrial manufacturing, textiles, food processing, IT, and renewable energy. He …

News Desk DUBAI: In Dubai’s world of glamour and reinvention, Amaya Dubai stands as one of Downtown’s most coveted dining destinations. Perfectly positioned within The Dubai Mall, with panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, Amaya brings together fine dining, art, and ambiance into one seamless experience that captivates both residents and travelers alike. Step into Amaya …

RIYADH: W7Worldwide proudly announces that Abdulrahman Inayat has been recognized as PR Leader of the Year at the prestigious Athar Festival 2025, in a category presented in association with the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) — the global representative body for PR associations and consultancies. Representing the world’s leading PR consultancies and national associations across more than 80 countries, ICCO …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has invested AED 85 million to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition, with a quick and easy registration on Emirates app. Eliminating the need to take out a passport and boarding …

By Muhammad Rafiq RIYADH: Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell.  This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive …