By Rafiq Vayani MUNICH/DUBAI: Emirates has entered a landmark seven-year partnership with FC Bayern Munchen, 34-time Bundesliga champions and six-time UEFA Champions League titleholders.  The agreement positions Emirates as Platinum Partner of FC Bayern Munich’s first team from the 2025-26 season through to the 2031-32 season. The football powerhouse is one of the most widely supported and respected clubs worldwide, with …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Telenor Pakistan has appointed Fridtjof Rusten as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. He will succeed Khurrum Ashfaque, who will take on a new leadership role within Telenor Group. Fridtjof will take over the helm at Telenor Pakistan on 1 September 2025. Fridtjof has over 23 years of working experience and …

News Desk RIYADH: AJEX Logistics Services, the Middle East specialist in e-commerce distribution and logistics solutions, has announced the expansion of its B2C Full Mile and Last Mile delivery services to Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. The company’s ongoing expansion marks the latest milestone in its mission to provide seamless, end-to-end e-commerce logistics across the region. In response to rising demand, …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: This summer, the American Airlines CR Smith Museum is hosting a new exhibition, Bricks now boarding: American Airlines in LEGO® bricks — a LEGO brick-built journey through the experience of flying. The 1,500-square-foot exhibition offers a family-friendly glimpse into the world of flight — brick by brick — through custom LEGO brick displays. Aviation enthusiasts can unleash their …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/ISLAMABAD: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, officially launched its first representative office in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s international growth journey and its long-term commitment to enabling trade and logistics across South and Central Asia. Complimenting the Group’s global network …

The strategic alliance of two trusted jewellery icons powers the brands rapid GCC expansion By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Titan Company Limited, part of the Tata Group and parent company of Tanishq, is prepared to lead the retail jewellery market in the GCC with its recent acquisition of a 67 percent stake in Damas Jewellery, the century-old Dubai-headquartered luxury jewellery retailer. …

GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled passenger and cargo traffic …

Pakistan’s first digital bank, easypaisa, partnered with Google Developer Groups Islamabad to bring Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025, a two-day celebration of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and community spirit. The conference brought together over 300 students and technology professionals, including developers from across the region. It showcased how AI is transforming industries, creating opportunities, and redefining what’s possible for Pakistan’s …

KARACHI: In a significant contribution to Pakistan’s housing policy landscape, two landmark books authored by renowned housing finance expert Zaigham Mahmood Rizvi were formally launched today at the Ashraf Habibullah AV Hall, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. The launch ceremony featured the unveiling of the following publications: Housing Challenge, Issues and Answers: Case of PakistanHousing Policies & Programs: …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: TOURISE, the bold new global tourism platform, has announced the members of its cross-sector Advisory Board, a powerhouse of industry titans guiding TOURISE’s strategic direction and shaping the agenda of the inaugural global summit taking place in Riyadh from 11-13 November, 2025. TOURISE is where cross-sector convergence begins, a platform where leaders and visionaries debate, collaborate …