News Desk TURIN, Italy: ​​​​​​​Eighteen​ UN entities joined forces today during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for all. The call-to-action outlines 12 priorities—from expanding connectivity to promoting responsible use of emerging technologies—in order to ensure that no one is left …

A Soulful World First: Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf to Share the Stage in a Spiritual Musical Collaboration By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: When great minds and even greater hearts come together, something transcendent is bound to happen. Last month, globally revered artists Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf met for the first time in Dubai, beginning a journey to unite their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Tristar Group has confirmed the seventh edition of Tristar Safety at Sea Conference will be held on November 10, 2025, at the One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. The annual conference is a unique venue which connects leading experts and regulatory authorities with professional mariners around the world. Buoyed by the accomplishments of previous …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celestyal has released the first official images of its enhanced cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive winter refit in Athens earlier this year. The 1360-guest ship returned to service in March 2025 to launch the line’s Mediterranean season and will head to the Arabian Gulf for December for its maiden deployment in …

Web Desk KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, successfully kicked off the Karachi cohort of its ‘Faysal Khud Mukhtar’ Internship Programme in collaboration with Circle Women Association, showcasing a commitment to women empowerment and inclusive economic participation. This initiative falls under Circle’s flagship Work Readiness Programme, which provides young women with the tools they need …

News Desk DUBAI: Linklaters’ flexible lawyer platform, Re:link, has established its presence in the Middle East bringing its model for high-performance legal talent to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. Fully integrated within Linklaters, Re:link connects clients with Linklaters-approved, high-calibre, flexible lawyers who can support them with their interim legal resourcing needs. It offers clients a responsive, efficient way …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/ KARACHI: Etihad has further increased its flight frequencies to Karachi, Pakistan, with tickets now on sale. This expansion is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to provide guests with more travel options and enhanced connectivity. From 01 October, 2025, Etihad will start flying four times a day on the Abu Dhabi – Karachi route, providing …

News Desk DUBAI: In a landmark move that reinforces Dubai’s leadership in the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department announced that its second tokenized project on the ‘PRYPCO Mint’ platform was fully funded in a record-breaking one minute and 58 seconds, attracting 149 investors from 35 nationalities. This unprecedented demand pushed the waiting list to over 10,700 investors, reflecting rising …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the …

News Desk DUBAI: Tetr College of Business, one of the leading disruptors in education globally has today announced full scholarships for UAE content creators with 1 million or more followers, offering an extraordinary opportunity to join their 2026 Bachelor’s in Management and Technology cohort. Covering up to 100% tuition fee of the four-year program, which costs approximately AED 857,476.29, this …