By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. is proud to announce the 26th edition of ITCN Asia Karachi, Pakistan’s largest IT and Telecom expo and conference, set to take place from September 23 to 25, 2025, at the Expo Centre in Karachi. This landmark event is proudly presented in partnership with the Ministry of IT & Telecom’s visionary …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has once again been recognised as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026. This prestigious rating is based entirely on feedback from airline passengers. The rating was officially announced on 11 September at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony, held during the APEX/IFSA …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has launched its inaugural Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Programme, in partnership with the Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Designed to provide foundational culinary skills through practical training and industry exposure, the programme has inducted its first cohort of 15 apprentices representing six nationalities: the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/MONACO: Amaal, the visionary Emirati real estate developer redefining luxury living, and MANSORY, the world-renowned German luxury mobility and design powerhouse, are set to mark a defining moment at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025. The two brands are coming together for the European debut of the world’s first MANSORY Residences, a landmark real estate development in Dubai. …

KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has crossed PKR 100 Billion (USD 350 Million) in Assets Under Management (AUMs) in under six months of launch of its first fund in April 2025. This remarkable achievement makes Lucky Investments the only AMC in Pakistan’s history that has achieved this landmark feat. Since inception, the company has received overwhelming response from both …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from South Korea’s Incheon Metropolitan Council, headed by Councillor Chairman Kim Yoo Kon. The meeting focused on strengthening co-operation in renewable energy, sustainability and smart infrastructure. The visit served as a strategic opportunity to benchmark Dubai’s pioneering energy …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The GBP 125,000 Group Two Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes stood out at the two-day Dubai Duty Free International Weekend attracting a field of eight two-year-olds, all with Classic hopes for next season. The race commemorated the late and popular jockey Geoff Lewis who died last month aged 89 and rode Mill Reef to victory in …

Web Desk DUBAI: Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2025 will open its doors this month, bringing together more than 180 organisations committed to empowering Emirati talent with career pathways and skills for a fast-changing job market. This year’s edition introduces Pod exhibitors for the first time – 14 compact 2m x 2m counters designed to make it easier for companies to engage …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, unveiled key data from its latest report on travel and hospitality trends in emerging markets at its flagship event, Yango Ads Live: The Next Destination. According to the findings, 48% of surveyed travellers are influenced by targeted ad campaigns when choosing destinations, highlighting the growing impact of data-driven marketing …

NOORI, a social initiative dedicated to women empowerment and advocacy, in collaboration with the Karachi Press Club (KPC), hosted a transformative mental health awareness session on Saturday, September 20, focused on breaking the silence surrounding mental health and promoting open conversations in society. The session was attended by a diverse audience, including women and youth, professionals, business owners, students, and …