By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: An evening of pure elegance, luxury, and style unfolded at Zamzama, DHA, as Kaif Salon: Where every detail is styled to perfection, officially launched its doors to Karachi’s beauty connoisseurs. The red carpet was rolled out for an exclusive guest list as the city’s most elite gathered to witness the birth of what promises to be …

News Desk NEW YORK: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 12 June 2025. The UAE delegation was led by Her Excellency Sana bint Suhail, Minister for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AM-PAK) hosted a landmark event at its Head Office in Karachi, marking the Ceremony of Appointment of New Advisory Board Members alongside a formal MOU Signing Ceremony. The event was presided over by Chairman Zeeshan Altaf Lohya, with President Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain, Global Secretary General Syed Nasser Wajahat, and other esteemed Executive Directors and Board Members …

News Desk DUBAI: In a meaningful step towards supporting children’s healthcare in the UAE, Anna Morgenstern, CEO of The Space Events & Sports, has joined hands with Al Jalila Foundation to support The Child Fund, a vital initiative that provides medical treatment for children battling serious health conditions. This partnership underscores Anna’s ongoing dedication to driving social impact through philanthropy. …

BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing financial institutions, has won the Jury Award for Best Campaign at the Pakistan Digital Awards (PDA). This was awarded in recognition of the Bank’s purpose-led campaign, Saving Humanity from Riba, which stood out for its bold messaging and strategic commitment to promoting Riba-free banking in Pakistan. The 360-degree campaign championed accessibility and inclusivity in Islamic finance, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the ‘Legislation Agent’, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster the protection of the general network. This innovative system provides immediate guidance to users and supports decision-making related to network safety and compliance with local and international standards. The initiative is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to employ AI …

SKARDU: The Dawood Global Foundation (DGF) has officially launched project Aab-e-Nemat, a transformative national initiative aimed at providing sustainable, long-term access to clean drinking water across Pakistan—starting with the remote and underserved mountain communities of Skardu. Guided by the vision of Tara Uzra Dawood, President of Dawood Global Foundation, this initiative is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: “Water …

Music Becomes the Heartbeat of the Destination Costa Navarino Soundtracklaunches as a bold cultural initiative — a living rhythm that pulses through the destination’s settings, people, and experiences. Costa Navarino now breathes music, through this new platform blending sound with the natural rhythm of Messinia’s landscape – its hills, olive groves, and the Ionian Sea. Developed in exclusive collaboration with Gazarte, one of Greece’s …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Knowledge E, today announced a partnership for the AI Futures Summit: Empowering Higher Education, taking place on 24–25 September 2025 at Khalifa University’s state-of-the-art Main Campus in Abu Dhabi. This summit is designed as a response to the urgent need to equip higher education professionals with the tools …

News Desk SINGAPORE: As the Middle East accelerates efforts to meet its ambitious net-zero goals, VFlowTech, a Singapore-based innovator in long-duration energy storage, is stepping in as a critical catalyst for the region’s energy transformation. Amid mounting energy demands, extreme temperatures, and rising pressure to shift away from fossil fuels, VFlowTech’s expansion into the region has come at a pivotal …