By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six leading universities across the UAE as part of the Universal Design for Inclusion Program. This landmark agreement formalizes NMSS’s collaboration with higher education institutions, integrating accessibility-focused learning into university curricula and empowering students to develop innovative solutions that enhance inclusivity. …

KARACHI: In a significant step forward for Pakistan’s industrial sector, Source, the country’s pioneering B2B digital platform for the secure trading of industrial raw materials in Textiles, Chemicals, and Polymers, was officially soft-launched at the 29th Textile Asia International Trade Fair 2025 in Karachi. The launch ceremony was marked by a ribbon-cutting event graced by distinguished industry leaders Mian Asad Maggo, Sheikh Sultan Rehman, and Hassan Maggo, …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commented: “At Etihad, we have long recognised the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Over …

DUBAI/DOHA: Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, is set to redefine the travel experience once again at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025. Building on its reputation for pioneering digital advancements in aviation, Qatar Airways will offer visitors the chance to experience a suite of its industry-leading solutions at ATM Dubai 2025, including Sama’s AI booking, Qverse, Multi-Sensory Experience …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, has apprised that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has hosted a high-profile trade and industry delegation of 45 members of different sectors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 21, 2025, at its Head Office in Karachi. …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is doubling down efforts to support children in need and build on the gains it has made over the last two decades to bolster support for 13 community-based organisations and grassroots NGOs that safeguard the health and wellbeing of children. For every dollar, dirham or any currency donated to the Emirates Airline Foundation, Emirates will fully …

Marking 10 Years of Transformative Collaboration and Innovation with AirportLabs By Rafiq Vayani MADRID, Spain: Dubai Airports has received the Operational Excellence Award from AirportLabs at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, recognising a decade of innovation that has transformed operations at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai’s vision for the future …

News Desk KARACHI: The Honourable Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor of Sindh, visited the Consulate General of Malaysia to offer his condolences on the passing of Malaysia’s 5th Prime Minister, His Excellency Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi. The Consulate General was deeply honoured by His Excellency’s visit and wishes to convey its heartfelt appreciation for this thoughtful and dignified gesture …

News Desk DUBAI: Object 1 has officially launched V1STARA HOUSE, a mid-rise residential tower in Al Furjan designed to deliver modern, community-centric living with a strong cultural and architectural identity. Slated for completion in Q3 2027, V1STARA HOUSE marks a significant step forward in Object 1’s evolution into a lifestyle-focused, purpose-driven, and globally-minded real estate narrative. V1STARA HOUSE offers one- …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day across various categories – has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty program of Emarat that rewards customers with EmCoins for every purchase of products and services across all Emarat stations, to roll out a two-way points conversion in which members can convert …