KUALA LUMPUR: The 4th Global Youth Conference (GYC) Malaysia, themed “Disrupt the Ordinary: Youth at the Frontlines of Global Reset”, gathered some of the world’s most inspiring young leaders, policymakers, and innovators at Asia Pacific University. The two-day event on September 27 and 28 became a hub of bold ideas, passionate storytelling, and collaborative solutions to address global challenges including …

Anosh Foundation has installed two submersible summer water pumps in underserved neighborhoods of Karachi as a charitable act dedicated to the Eesal-e-Sawab of the late Nadeem Muhammad Ahmed, father of businessman and philanthropist Anosh Ahmed. The project cost stands at PKR 650,000 and is expected to serve a cumulative 200 people each day, easing household strain where water scarcity has …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The grand inauguration of Sunridge Flagship Store at Shahrah-e-Pakistan marked a defining moment in Sunridge retail journey. Designed to bring fortified nutrition, quality, and everyday convenience under one roof, this flagship store sets a new benchmark for the Sunridge Experience Store network, now spanning 14 locations across Pakistan. Sunridge were honored to have the occasion graced …

Reaffirming its promise of trust, innovation, and customer care, MG Pakistan — the pioneer of Pakistan’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle — concluded its September Full Payment Lucky Draw Campaign, a celebration of loyalty and timely commitment by MG customers. The campaign received an overwhelming response, reflecting strong customer confidence in MG’s brand promise. Through this initiative, MG rewarded its valued …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Kenya Airways (KQ) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today convened a high-level executive roundtable in Nairobi that reached a landmark consensus on the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Africa. For the first time, senior leaders from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the African Airlines …

News Desk DUBAI: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is celebrating a milestone year for its Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) ACCA programme, with students achieving multiple UAE national honours. Among the prize winners are sisters Sarah and Samaira Atique Sayed, who enrolled in the same cohort and both earned national honours in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams. …

News Desk DUBAI: Object 1, the award-winning developer shaping the UAE’s real estate landscape with design-led projects, has signed an official global partnership with the Nottingham Forest Football Club, marking the start of an exciting collaboration that brings together world-class football and Dubai’s rapidly growing real estate sector. Running throughout the 2025–26 season, the partnership positions Object 1 on the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports announced the return of Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways, with direct services to both Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) following inaugural flights on 2 October 2025. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to each destination, highlighting the continued growth of travel and trade into …

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated the launch of two new routes into Southeast Asia, bringing the airline’s global network to 83 destinations. On 2 October, the airline operated its first-ever flight to Medan in Sumatra, Indonesia, followed by the launch of flights to Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on 3 October. …

SAN FRANCISCO: The way businesses fund cross-border payments is about to get faster, smarter and more flexible. Today, Visa announced it will launch a stablecoin prefunding pilot through Visa Direct, its global money movement platform that connects 11B eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets. This capability gives businesses a new way to move money globally – unlocking liquidity and modernizing treasury …