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 …

DUBAI: In a powerful display of community spirit, Dubai Cares, in partnership with Ruya Community Islamic Bank LLC Bank (ruya) in Ajman, successfully carried out the second edition of Volunteer Emirates – School Refurbishment for this year. The initiative focused on transforming Al Manama Private Charity School in Ajman, creating a more stimulating and well-equipped learning environment for its 693 …

News Desk DUBAI: In a move to prepare for the upcoming 2025 Asian Chess Championship for Inmates, the General Department of Correctional and Penal Institutions at Dubai Police concluded its in-house chess tournament for male inmates, held in collaboration with the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Brigadier Salah Jumaa Bu Osaiba, Acting Director of the department, attended the closing ceremony …

Sport Desk FIFA is delighted to welcome American Airlines as the Official North American Airline Supplier of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Canada, Mexico and the USA, strengthening the tournament’s ties to North America and ensuring world-class travel experiences for fans and teams across the USA during the game-changing tournament. As part of the agreement, American Airlines will promote …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, a global tech company that transforms advanced technologies into practical services for people in their daily lives, has published its latest report, the 2025 Tourism Industry Guide, revealing a major shift in travel behaviour from emerging markets. Travellers from these regions are increasingly setting their sights on the …