By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Consul General Thomas Schultze and Ms. Katja Heusel, paid a visit to METRO Pakistan Pvt. Limited, engaging in productive discussions with Director Corporate Affairs GM Pervaiz Akhtar and the METRO Pakistan team. The exchange focused on business operations and future collaboration in sustainability, and green practices in Pakistan. [email protected]

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Amid broad international participation, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) took part in the World Government Summit 2026, held in Dubai under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”. The summit brought together government leaders, ministers, senior officials, global experts, decision-makers, and specialists in financial, economic, and social affairs from around the world, serving as a high …

DUBAI: Huawei successfuly completed a collaboration with the Lebanese Dubai-based fashion designer Lama Jouni at Dubai Fashion Week 2026 (AW26/27), unveiling the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 as both a functional audio device and a bold fashion accessory. Styled as earrings and integrated seamlessly into Lama Jouni’s runway looks, FreeClip 2 demonstrated how wearable technology can transcend traditional categories and become part …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is batting strong, featuring Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav in its latest advertising campaign to debut ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. For almost three decades, Emirates has maintained one of the most consistent presences in world cricket. The airline has embedded itself into the fabric of the game through major ICC tournaments …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Riyadh Air and Mastercard today unveiled a bold strategic alliance that brings together payments, travel and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. With no legacy programs in place, Riyadh Air is in a unique position to jointly create an extensive financial and payment ecosystem that is unprecedented from day one. The collaboration …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/DOHA: Now in its sixth year, the annual “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (the ‘Forum’), held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (‘MOCI’), will take place from May 12–14, 2026 in Doha. Held under the guiding theme, ‘The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power and the Middle East,’ the Forum will explore transformative changes in capital allocation …

By Rahil Rao DUBAI: Following the strong market visibility generated during its soft launch, Arthouse Hills Arjan has now entered its official vision to market phase with the release of pricing, unit mix and payment plan details to buyers and investors following strong market interest. The AED 550 million development brings the creative and design heritage of Arthouse Hotel New …

Opening day of the co-located events at the DWTC highlights the region’s growing role as a global hub for aviation services, innovation and investment By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened MRO Middle East …

Sobha Realty has signed on Positive Zero’s HYPR systems to power the project office and store, in the development of its luxury villa community – Sobha Elwood, on Al Ain Road, Dubai By Rafiq Vayan DUBAI: Sobha Realty’s luxury villa community development – Sobha Elwood, will deploy innovative clean energy systems from Positive Zero, including the first-of-its-kind mobile battery energy …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The additional flight, EK320, will depart Dubai at 22:30hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30hrs the following day. The return service, EK321, will depart Tokyo Narita at …