By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Last week, architects, interior designers, and developers in the UAE gathered for an exclusive sustainability evening hosted by premium sanitaryware brands hansgrohe and AXOR. The event served as a powerful platform to spotlight Hansgrohe’s unwavering commitment to water conservation and showcase its innovative, resource-saving solutions designed for the residential, hospitality, and leisure sectors. Held at the …

Web Desk DUBAI: Under the esteemed patronage and presence of H.H. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly marked the 28th year of its Annual Emirates Recycling Awards on the occasion of World Environment Day, with a strong call to action to combat plastic pollution under this year’s official theme, “Ending Plastic …

KARACHI: Today, the world is changing rapidly more so than ever before with disruptive technological development driving change in the nature and future of work, and the workplace. It is recognised that in the course of a career youth would have to re-invent themselves, learn new skills or change jobs several times. Consequently, online short courses leading to micro-credentials have …

By Raheel Rao DUBAI: Staying hydrated just got easier, and greener, thanks to Ourwatr, a homegrown UAE startup that’s launching a nationwide free mineral water programme starting June 2025. It’s a first in the region: clean, refreshing mineral water made freely available across the country, delivered through a unique model that blends sustainability, community care, and social impact. From metro …

LAHORE: MG Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction by swiftly airlifting critical vehicle components in response to recent geopolitical disruptions. These proactive measures were taken to minimize delays in the delivery of the MG HS PHEV – True Hybrid Electric, Pakistan’s first locally assembled plug-in hybrid. The ongoing geopolitical situation caused temporary shipment rerouting, resulting …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, launches a new Travel Shop in the Emirate of Sharjah, featuring a City Check-in service for the first time. The new Travel Shop, located in the heart of the city, is now open to customers who can avail the new convenient service as well as other available services. Partnering with Sharjah National Travel …

News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates have entered into a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration offers significant benefits to Standard Chartered Credit Card holders, special fares on tickets purchased online through the Emirates website. Additionally, customers can opt to split their payments into convenient monthly installments of up to 12 months. The …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi, in collaboration with e-Magine, an educational consultant based in Karachi and Manzil Educational Organization School organized ‘Junior Techies: Pak x Malaysia Meet-up 2025′ at Marriott Hotel Karachi. 35 students from Manzil Educational Organization School and children of the Consulate’s home-based staff (HBS) participated in the event. The participants were …

The Exhibition was organized by ‘Emirati Productive Families’ and Enriches Customer Experience with New Services News Desk DUBAI: As part of its vision to expand its community services and provide an integrated shopping experience, Union Coop has launched the “Bahjat Al Eid” exhibition for Emirati productive families at Al Barsha Mall (Dubai), taking place from June 1 to 5, 2025. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In a further testament to the UAE’s leadership in the district cooling sector, H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), continues to play a global role by retaining his position as Member Emeritus on the Board of Directors of the International District Energy Association (IDEA) for the seventh consecutive term. …