Expanded service offers 28 non-stop weekly flights between Sharjah and Bangkok from 25 October 2026 SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading budget carrier operator, today announced the expansion of its Thailand services with the addition of a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok, further strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Thailand. The new frequency, …

News Desk LAHORE: International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) has unveiled a new generation of advanced flexible packaging films at 3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan 2026, highlighting its growing focus on value-added, sustainable and export-oriented packaging solutions. The company showcased its latest portfolio at Expo Centre Lahore, where the exhibition is being held from September 3 to 5, 2026. The new …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Students and academics from Indonesia and Pakistan came together at Iqra University, Karachi, for the Indonesia–Pakistan Academic Youth Forum 2026, promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and stronger engagement between the younger generations of the two countries. Organised by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, in collaboration with Iqra University and Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta …

Exclusive book launches, free poetry nights, and community gatherings bring Dubai’s literary community together this month By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Launched under Emirates Literature Foundation, The Dubai International Writers’ Centre (DIWC) continues its year-round programme supporting writers, readers, and the wider creative community with a full slate of events taking place this September. From hands-on writing workshops to free poetry …

Web Desk DUBAI: Unilever and Union Coop are expanding their collaboration in the UAE on sustainable supply chain operations through the deployment of Unilever’s existing electric vehicle fleet on key distribution routes. The initiative will initially facilitate deliveries from Unilever’s warehouse to Union Coop’s distribution center before being scaled to selected retail stores across the country. The transition to electric …

News Desk DUBAI: Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, affirmed that the cooperative remains firmly committed to supporting and empowering Emirati talent and strengthening their presence within the retail sector across its various departments and branches in Dubai. This reflects Union Coop’s approach to investing in national talent and providing a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. Al …

ISLAMABAD: A new study by Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has highlighted a growing financial vulnerability among women farmers in Pakistan, finding that many are turning to borrowing to manage the impact of climate shocks while still facing limited access to formal financial services. The findings point to an urgent need …

DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the ‘Initial Registration’ platform to streamline the developer journey and integrate project registration, real estate transaction registration and escrow account management. By deploying artificial intelligence, automating processes and delivering more efficient and transparent digital services, the platform supports the sector’s readiness for growth and reinforces Dubai’s position as a global destination for real …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Youth Council of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the ‘My Family, My Source of Happiness’ initiative to strengthen family bonds between employees and their children, in line with the Year of the Family in the UAE. Through the initiative, employees’ children can share messages of love and gratitude with their parents via Microsoft …

KARACHI: A landmark study led by Dr Seema Lasi of Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with researchers from Ball State University in the United States, has found that giving pre-school teachers structured  training in social–emotional learning (SEL) significantly improves classroom quality and lowers behavioural difficulties among children of Pakistan – offering a low-cost, scalable model for the country’s public …