Web Desk KARACHI: On the auspicious occasion of the 1,500th Eid Milad ul Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him), a grand Mehfil (gathering) of Milad-un-Nab was organized at the Karachi Press Club with the support of renowned social and philanthropic personality, Anosh Ahmed. Pakistan’s distinguished naat khwan, Al-Haaj Siddique Ismail, graced the ceremony with his special presence. The event was conducted …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi together with Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), in collaboration with leading Malaysian higher education institutions, successfully hosted the Jom2 Malaysia Chalo2 2025 campaign together with the Study in Malaysia Education Fair Pakistan 2025 on 13– 14 September 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The event brought together MATRADE, Tourism Malaysia, …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has signed a strategic partnership contract with Abacus, an emerging global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), to elevate customer experience. This alliance combines Abacus Outsourcing’s expertise in advanced customer support operations with inDrive’s innovative peer-to-peer ride-hailing platform to create seamless, proactive, and highly responsive service for millions of …

News Desk DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is marking the 20th anniversary of Mall of the Emirates this September with a celebration of its legacy as one of Dubai’s most iconic lifestyle destinations, while unveiling its future vision as the “Mall of New Possibilities. For …

MPUMALANGA, South Africa: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainable, inclusive tourism, solidifying its position as a global tourism leader at the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting and Tourism Investment Summit held for the first time in South Africa (Mpumalanga and Cape Town, respectively). Her Highness Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud, Vice Minister of Tourism,represented the …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The biggest stage of European basketball is coming to the city to hold the 2025/26 EuroLeague season opener, Dubai Basketball vs Partizan, at Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, 30 September, at 8 PM (7:45 PM for the opening ceremony). Complete with non-stop entertainment, world-class lineups and unmissable basketball action – the EuroLeague season opener is preparing to light …

Web Desk NAIROBI: Kenya Airways has officially launched KQSafari Data, an innovative roaming solution designed to provide guests with affordable, seamless, and reliable mobile connectivity across the world. The launch was marked by the signing of a contract between Julius Thairu, our Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, and Mandeep Birdi, Chief Executive Officer, RoamBuddy. KQSafari Data was born from the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has received global recognition yesterday at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, winning 2 notable awards – the 2026 APEX Best™ Global Entertainment Award for its inflight entertainment system – ice, and a 2026 APEX WORLD CLASS™ award for all aspects of the airline’s customer experience and brand. Emirates’ ice wins the 2026 APEX Best™ Global Entertainment Award: From a selection of more …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee recently organised the ‘Ski Hiking Challenge’ in an atmosphere filled with energy and camaraderie. More than 50 female employees took part in the event, navigating the trails and slopes of Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates. The initiative is part of the committee’s efforts to promote …

A new passenger ferry service in the Comoros island archipelago in East Africa – the first to also transport vehicles – was launched during an official ceremony on the island of Anjouan, attended by H.E. Azali Assoumani, the President of The Union of The Comoros, H.E. Jumaa Rashed Al Remeithi, The UAE Ambassador to the Comoros, and other senior officials. …