News Desk ABU DHABI: In a strategic move to empower UAE exporters and advance the nation’s economic diversification goals, the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) has signed a US$ 235 million (AED 863 million) syndicated loan agreement with Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to support Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: The 8th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS), will take place on April 16 and 17, 2025, at a local hotel. Curated under the theme of Navigating the Unknown, this SUMMIT brings together a spectacular array of national and international leaders to deliberate on solutions for the challenges in the …

KARACHI: University of Karachi is organizing an “International Conference on the Evolving Landscape of Psychological Sciences” — a landmark event aimed at fostering intellectual dialogue, advancing research, and promoting mental health and well-being in Pakistan. Building on two decades of successful seminars, this conference brings together national and international scholars from the UK, Italy, and major cities of Pakistan to …

By Rafiq Vayani Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) proudly launched Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 (PFLW 2025) with a Gong Ceremony, marking the start of a nationwide initiative to promote financial literacy and inclusion. This impactful campaign is organized in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Central Depository Company (CDC), and National …

News Desk KARACHI: In an inspiring celebration of innovation, technology and youth-driven creativity, The Elixir School and Align STEM Club, in collaboration with Pakistan Academic Consortium (PAC) and Directorate of Inspection & Registration of Private Schools (Government of Sindh), successfully hosted Robothon 2.0, one of the largest Inter School Robotics and AI Competition ever held in Karachi to date. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Malaysia Airlines Academy (MAB Academy) and Ahlex were each recognized with the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards. MAB Academy, the training arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, was recognized for its immersive virtual reality (VR) training program for dangerous goods handling. The development of this …

News Desk KARACHI: The Publican Alumni Association (PAA), in proud collaboration with the Regional Directorate FGEIs Karachi Region, FG Public and FG Minwala Public Schools, and Rotary International District (RID) 3271, has successfully conducted the INSET Programme 2025—a landmark teacher training initiative aimed at enhancing educational standards and empowering educators of our esteemed alma mater. In today’s dynamic academic environment, …

News Desk DUBAI: Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today introduces Smart Lesson Generator, an AI-powered tool that creates curriculum-aligned English language lesson materials in seconds, helping to reduce workload and ease the pressure on educators. A Pearson study found that 76% teachers spend at least an hour of personal time each week on lesson planning, with 43% …

News Desk DUBAI: Comics and graphic novels are a storytelling powerhouse, blending text and illustration in a way that immerses readers like no other medium can. Yet, despite their ability to captivate and challenge perspectives, they’re still too often dismissed as “not real literature.” With Middle East Film & Comic Con approaching this April, it’s the perfect time to celebrate …

News Desk DUBAI: A visionary project is redefining Georgia’s shoreline. Ambassadori Island Batumi, the first artificial island in the Black Sea, is poised to become a landmark destination. Its innovative design and regional character signal a new era for coastal development. The island is conceived as a contemporary urban ecosystem — blending resort-style living with long-term value creation. The project is expected …