By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its 2026 edition of the World Data Symposium (WDS) in Singapore on 8–9 April. The Symposium will bring together data, technology, and cybersecurity leaders to share ideas and showcase real use cases around three themes driving transformation in aviation: Using data to drive operational efficiency and stronger strategic decision-making. Strengthening …

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, convened senior leaders from Pakistan’s banking, fintech and digital assets sectors to discuss how Pakistan can unlock the full potential of stablecoins and digital assets in the country. Participants, including banks, fintechs and industry stakeholders, reached broad alignment on the importance of sustained collaboration, clear policy frameworks, and well‑governed pilot programs to unlock …

News Desk DUBAI: ILMA University marked International Women’s Day at its Main Campus through the NISA – Celebrating Her in the Light of Islam initiative, bringing together distinguished professionals, and community leaders to reflect on the role, dignity, and empowerment of women in society through the lens of Islamic values. The event commenced with a welcome address by the Honorable …

News Desk KARACHI: Mr. Zahid Hameed, Senior Vice President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry, attended a gracious Sahoor Dinner hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Farhan Chishti at their residence in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. The elegant gathering brought together distinguished personalities from political, business, and social circles in a warm and spiritually uplifting atmosphere during the blessed month of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Renowned businessman Abdul Basit Muhammad Ilyas Mundia, Director of M I Mundia Group and Dynasty Tower, hosted a gracious Iftar dinner on Thursday, 12 March 2026, at the lavish garden of his residence. The gathering brought together prominent personalities from the business community, industrial sector, diplomatic circles, and media, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: This Ramadan, Chairman, The Dawood Foundation, Mr. Hussain Dawood had the privilege of meeting H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accompanied by Sabrina Dawood, in support of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s “11.5 – Edge of Life” campaign, with a pledge of AED 5 million. The initiative aims to help rescue …

News Desk DUBAI: Huawei has announced the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5, the world’s first dual-driver ANC earbuds. Delivering a breakthrough lossless listening experience and significantly enhanced noise cancellation, the new flagship earbuds redefine the listening experience across music, calls, and productivity, setting a new standard for wireless earbuds. The earbuds are offered in four colourways inspired by nature— Sand, White, …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: H.E. the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani”, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al‑Jasser, launched the Logistics Corridors Initiative in the presence of H.E. the Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, and the President of Mawani, Eng. Suliman …

Web Desk LIMA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: WhatsApp is the trusted way families communicate because it’s simple, private, and reliable. With input from families and experts, WhatsApp is rolling out new parent-managed accounts that allow parents or guardians to set up WhatsApp for pre-teens, with new controls to limit their WhatsApp experience to messaging and calling. To begin, parents will need the phone …