News Desk KARACHI: From the 17th to the 20th of June, the Italian frigate Antonio Marceglia will make a port call in Karachi, as part of her operational projection campaign in the Indo-Pacific region. During the stay In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Marceglia will be visited by the Italian Ambassador in Pakistan, H.E. Marilina Armellin, who will address …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The luxurious French niche fragrance house NICOLAÏ marked its elegant presence in Pakistan with an exclusive launch event at Malak Dolmen Mall Clifton, Karachi. The event was graced by Mr. Damien Flynn, Brand Ambassador of NICOLAÏ, who has been with the brand since 2013. His deep understanding of perfume culture and the brand’s heritage captivated attendees as he shared the …

News Desk DUBAI: The Society for Human Resource Management Middle East & North Africa (SHRM MENA) is set to host its flagship event, the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, from September 16 to 18 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai. Held under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the conference will …

PARIS: Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, which can potentially increase to 50 A350-1000 was signed at the Paris Air Show, with the ceremony attended by H.E Yasir Al-Rumayyan, The Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at …

Web Desk RIYADH: Swisslog, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, is proud to be a key partner in the development of Chalhoub Group’s new state-of-the-art logistics hub for fashion and beauty products in Riyadh. Located in the SILZ Free Trade Zone near the international airport, the facility will strengthen Saudi Arabia’s logistics infrastructure, support the country’s growing role in …

KARACHI: The Memon community has made significant contributions to education in Pakistan, establishing high-quality institutions and providing scholarships to thousands of students. However, despite these efforts, the community lacks an organized and autonomous education system with its own board to ensure quality and moral foundation. Mr. Shabbir Haroon, President , All Pakistan Memon Federation (APMF) has emerged as a visionary …

Web Desk PARIS: AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced an initial order for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement which also foresees a future increase to 22 A350F freighters and 55 A320neo Family aircraft was signed at the 2025 Paris Airshow. “We are proud to establish an Airbus order book, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Middle East will see a 25% increase in social infrastructure project activity in the next two years, according to a new report by Ansarada, a leading procurement platform. As population growth accelerates and quality-of-life standards become increasingly central to national agendas, governments across the Middle East are intensifying investment in social infrastructure projects. In 2024, the Middle …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Team captains from the six competing nations gathered at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, Dubai Frame, to mark the official start of the inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025, which kicks off today at Al Nasr Sports Hall. The captains of the UAE, USA, Republic of Ireland, Singapore, Kenya, and Namibia posed for a united moment overlooking …

News Desk SHARJAH: Sharjah is about to get a serious upgrade in the burger department. UK cult favourite Phat Buns is heading to the UAE, bringing its signature mix of unapologetically bold flavours, viral-worthy visuals, and stacked burgers that are engineered to impress. Founded in Leicester in 2019, Phat Buns has become a street food success story, and co-founded by …