KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship and provide mentorship opportunities to freelancers and startups across Pakistan. The strategic partnership aims to empower young entrepreneurs with guidance, training, and resources to build sustainable businesses in the digital economy. Under the MoU, PAFLA and …

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة — ظهرت اثنتان من أضخم وأندر الأحجار الكريمة الطبيعية في العالم لأول مرة في الإمارات، في حدث يُعتبر علامة فارقة في تاريخ صناعة الأحجار الكريمة عالميًا. مقيم في الإمارات من أصول سريلانكية أصبح الآن المالك الوحيد المسجل في موسوعة غينيس للأرقام القياسية لهذين الحجرين الاستثنائيين: أكبر حجر ياقوت نجمي أسود طبيعي في العالم المسمى “نجمة إيفا …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/NEW YORK: Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach …

KARACHI: inDrive has opened applications for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a flagship initiative by the organization to honor women tech founders from around the world — including Pakistan — who are creating meaningful social impact through innovation. This award is designed to highlight women entrepreneurs on a global stage, providing them with international recognition, opportunities to connect with major …

Their combined estimated value of gemstones exceeds USD 500 million (AED 1.8 billion) DUBAI: Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry. A Sri Lankan-born UAE resident is now the sole Guinness World Records holder for these extraordinary treasures — …

DUBAI: Amaal, the visionary Emirati real estate developer redefining luxury living, hosted a high-profile sales roadshow in Bodrum, Turkey, showcasing the world’s first MANSORY Residences to a select audience of high-net-worth discerning investors, property enthusiasts, and luxury lifestyle seekers from across the region. Held at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum on 16–17 August, the exclusive two-day event was hosted in …

News Desk DUBAI: From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the delicacy onboard, Emirates has noted an increase of more than 30% in caviar consumption, year on year. The route recording the highest levels of customers …

Web Desk KARACHI: Soneribank has announced a special collaboration with MG Motors Pakistan, offering customers the most competitive auto financing package in the industry under the conventional and Islamic financing facility. With an unprecedented financing rate starting from a rate of 1 Year KIBOR + 2%, Soneri Bank and MG financing offer sets a new benchmark in affordability and convenience …

News Desk DUBAI: The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) has launched a joint initiative focused on exploring the application of traditional and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector, in collaboration with HSBC Bank, Al Maryah Community Bank, and UAE-based technology firms, Presight and Core42. H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank …

DUBAI: The six franchises have finalised their squads for the third edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament via the Player Selection Draft, conducted on 18 August at the Dubai International Stadium. Each team comprises 15 players from the UAE, with the squads featuring some of the country’s most exciting talent, including several who have already appeared …