By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has signed two separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to introduce advanced robotic surgery systems, advancing access to state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical care for patients across Pakistan. One agreement, signed with MicroPort, will bring the globally utilised Toumai Surgical Robotic System to AKUH’s Department of Surgery. Designed to assist surgeons in …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios. When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, Emirates will …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Arabic-first content creator Wafa Yahya, known for her travel, lifestyle, and experiential storytelling across the UAE and beyond, today announced the launch of “Travel Series,” an insightful content series designed to help travellers move smarter, more comfortably, and more confidently around the world. The series will cover practical travel hacks, luxury travel experiences, hospitality insights, dining recommendations, …

MUSCAT: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency operating across the UK, USA, UAE and Oman markets, has recorded an OMR 1.74 million Fendi Casa Villa sale at AIDA by DarGlobal, one of the highest-value villa transactions within the development. The deal reflects the rising appeal of branded residences in Oman, as international buyers show stronger willingness to invest in …

DUBAI: ABHI, the region’s neobank of the future, has signed a partnership with JustGold, a pioneering digital gold investment platform, to bring fractionalized digital gold for its users across the UAE. This partnership will enable ABHI users to buy, sell, and hold fractional ownership of physically backed gold through a secure platform. As consumers increasingly seek accessible and diversified investment …

KARACHI: Select Technologies Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Link Communication Limited plans to raise PKR 2.489 billion at the floor price through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking an important step in the Company’s growth strategy to expand local manufacturing of smart devices and consumer appliances in Pakistan. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Pakistan …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital bank, easypaisa, in collaboration with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has undertaken a significant step toward digitizing various consumer payment touchpoints at Islamabad International Airport, reinforcing its transition to a cashless, future-ready travel ecosystem. In a ceremony held at the Islamabad International Airport, with Chief Guest Air Vice Marshal …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Dr. Saira Bano, Senior Consultant Homeopathic Physician, Holistic Health Practitioner, and author of Whispers of Wellness, was honored with the prestigious Award of Excellence by the Memon Book Foundation of Pakistan at a distinguished ceremony attended by prominent members of the community. The award was presented by Chief Guest Mr. Bashir Jan Mohammad, while Mr. Shabbir …

News Desk RIO DE JANEIRO: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the launch of “Save a Life, Not a Bag”, a passenger safety campaign urging travelers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation. Supported by aviation safety regulators including European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)  and The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the campaign reinforces what passengers must do when instructed …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited (Lucky Investments), one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic Asset Management Companies, and DIB Pakistan a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank UAE, have entered into a strategic collaboration to broaden access to Shariah-compliant investment solutions across Pakistan. As per the signed MOU in place, DIB Pakistan will distribute Lucky Investments’ Islamic mutual funds and pension …