By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi successfully organised the MTCP Alumni Annual Get-Together and Interactive Session on International Relations with Students of the University of Karachi at the Consulate General. The programme brought together 15 MTCP alumni, distinguished guests, and 30 university students and lecturers, providing an opportunity to strengthen people-to-people ties, foster meaningful engagement, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) has partnered with Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, the premium healthcare brand of Aster DM Healthcare, to offer Sharjah government employees and their families exclusive discounts and enhanced access to a comprehensive range of private healthcare services. The agreement introduces a suite of healthcare benefits aimed at making quality medical care more …

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi has played a significant role in putting Karachi on the global cultural map. Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab KARACHI: As part of preparations for the 3rd World Culture Festival Karachi 2026, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, accompanied by President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah, visited the Arts Council, Burns Garden and Baradari …

International Chefs Day is celebrated worldwide every year on October 20th by world association of chef society (WACS) to recognize and appreciate the dedication, creativity, and valuable contributions of culinary professionals. The day aims to highlight the importance of the culinary profession, acknowledge the achievements of chefs, and inspire the younger generation to pursue careers in the culinary arts. In …

News Desk DUBAI: Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, has announced a global partnership with Samsung Electronics to support its digital commerce ecosystem with flexible, high-performance payment capabilities, and bring Samsung Pay to more merchants. Checkout.com currently processes payments for Samsung Gulf Electronics, supporting Samsung.com across the MENA region. Under the global partnership, Checkout.com will extend its support to …

News Desk DUBAI: Healthcare professionals from across the UAE and wider region will gather in Abu Dhabi from 24 to 26 October for the 2nd UAE Annual Lifestyle and Longevity Medicine Conference, which will follow an international board certification exam in Lifestyle Medicine. The event comes as the country strengthens its focus on longevity and preventive healthcare, with growing investment …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel hosted its Quarter One Town Hall, celebrating employee dedication, professional achievements and excellence in hospitality. General Manager Raza Abbas honoured outstanding associates for their hard work, valuable contributions and commitment to maintaining the hotel’s high standards of service. The recognition initiative highlighted the hotel’s appreciation for its team members and reinforced a culture …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food delivery and quick-commerce platform, has launched an advanced telematics-driven Rider Safety feature within its rider mobile application. Developed in collaboration with global behavioural intelligence provider Sentiance, the feature gives delivery riders clear visibility into their driving behaviour, empowering them with personalised safety insights and actionable coaching. The technology uses Sentiance’s mobile SDK …

RIYADH: Hansgrohe celebrated two landmark milestones with an exclusive event at SARA Riyadh: the opening of the first AXOR Space in the Saudi capital and the company’s 125th anniversary. Bringing together architects, designers, customers, partners, and industry professionals from across the Kingdom, the event highlighted AXOR’s commitment to design excellence while honoring more than a century of innovation, craftsmanship, and …

KARACHI: IBA Karachi, in collaboration with Aga Khan University (AKU) and Habib University (HU), hosted the Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium 2026, themed “AI in Pedagogy,” at IBA Main Campus. The symposium brought together academic leaders, educators, researchers, and teaching professionals from Karachi, across Pakistan, and internationally to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for higher education. In …