By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline operating express daily scheduled and charter services and offering bespoke solutions between Dubai and key trade routes across the Global South, has signed an agreement with World Star Aviation (WSA) for the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft. The first of these aircraft was delivered earlier this month …

Pioneering solution transforms vehicle rooftops into renewable energy power banks, supporting UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero ambitions DUBAI: AVZ, a UAE-based sustainability innovation company, recently rolled out its GreenTrans Solar Bus System, a first-of-its-kind advancement that converts heavy vehicles into clean energy platforms. By harnessing the untapped rooftop space, the system generates renewable power for critical onboard operations, …

Leading economists, policy-makers, and development practitioners from around the world convened at LUMS this week for the three-day G²LM|LIC/Path2Dev/BREAD Academic & Policy Conference on Development Economics, which highlighted cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing development issues, with a focus on South Asia. Climate and energy challenges were the main discussion points, with studies showing that high temperatures and prepaid …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi, in collaboration with the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad, hosted a reception at the Marriott Hotel to celebrate the 68th Anniversary of Malaysia’s Independence and the 62nd Anniversary of Malaysia Day. The event was graced by the Honourable Mr. Syed Awais Qadir Shah, Speaker Sindh Assembly and Acting …

أعلنت مجموعة أفتار (Avtar Group) ، الشركة الرائدة في مجال استشارات ثقافة بيئة العمل وحلول الشمولية والتنوع (DEI)، عن الإصدار الثاني من قائمة أفضل الشركات للنساء في الخليج (BCWG)، التي تطلقها بالشراكة مع سيراماونت (Seramount) .تُعد قائمة BCWG مبادرة مرجعية مؤثرة تُسلّط الضوء على المؤسسات في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي التي تتميز في تعزيز التنوع بين الجنسين وتبني سياسات عمل …

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has been recognized with the prestigious “Employer of Choice 2025 – Exemplary Award” in the Gender Inclusive Climate Action category, presented by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The award acknowledges Telenor Pakistan’s continued efforts to create a sustainable and inclusive future by integrating gender diversity into its climate action …

News Desk DUBAI: Avtar Group, leading workplace culture consulting and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, announced the second Edition of Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) list. BCWG is an influential benchmarking initiative spotlighting organization across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that excel in fostering gender diversity and inclusive workplace policies. The announcement was made at …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership that makes Emirates the Official Main Sponsor of the Spanish professional basketball club. The partnership will commence immediately. As part of the agreement, Emirates’ ‘Fly Better’ branding will prominently feature on the jerseys consistent with its presence on both the men’s and women’s football teams. The latest partnership …

News Desk DUBAI: Trusity, a leading skill-tech platform and Dubai SME certified incubator, has joined forces with Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) to empower Emirati students with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship required to develop innovative and sustainable business ideas. Through this collaboration, Trusity and ENOC will work together to identify, upskill, and incubate young Emirati entrepreneurs, aligning with the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that 58% of the multinational companies (MNCs) it attracted to the city during H1 2025 came from Asia, reflecting Dubai’s growing role as a regional and international investment hub for global corporations. Europe ranked second among the list of …