News Desk ISLAMABAD: Telenor Velocity, Telenor Pakistan’s premier startup accelerator program, in partnership with the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Invest2Innovate (i2i), successfully hosted a thought-provoking roundtable discussion during the prestigious +92Disrupt 2024. The session, centered on the theme “From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem. The roundtable brought together 36 thought leaders representing …

News Desk KARACHI: The Government of Sindh (GoS), in partnership with the Legal Aid Society (LAS) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched the revised Sexual Violence Response Framework (SVRF) 2025-2029. Building on the foundation of the 2020-2024 framework—which contributed to improving conviction rates from 5% in 2020 to 15% in 2023—the revised framework prioritizes stronger prevention mechanisms, …

DUBAI: Pet Corner is a family run pet store chain in the UAE for 20 years with locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and now in Fujairah marking the opening of its 20th store over a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the stores product and services. With 20 point of sale locations that are well stocked with Pet food and …

DUBAI: MERED, the reputed international real estate developer, has officially announced SERA Group, a leading name in the Turkish construction industry, appointing them as the general contractor for its flagship project – ICONIC Residences design by Pininfarina – a residential landmark set to redefine luxury living in Dubai Internet City. SERA Group’s extensive portfolio includes residential developments, hotels, healthcare and …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A vibrant new addition to Karachi’s cultural landscape, The Haveli, was officially inaugurated on Sunday, 15 December, 2024 at B-1, KDA Scheme #1, Miran Mohammed Shah Road, Karachi 75350 (next to Lal Qila restaurant). This groundbreaking museum, established by a private family foundation, proudly houses the internationally acclaimed textile collection of Nasreen Askari, one of Pakistan’s …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). The carrier’s dedicated lounge opened its doors earlier today to welcome Business Class passengers, underscoring the carrier’s commitment to offering an enhanced travel experience for its customers. The official opening of the lounge was attended by Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer …

News Desk DUBAI: First Response Healthcare (FRH), part of First Response Holding and a pioneer in at-home medical services, today announced the launch of its innovative Dentist At-Home Service, revolutionizing oral healthcare accessibility in the United Arab Emirates. A New Way to Think About Dental Care: The new service brings high-quality, licensed dental care directly to patients’ homes, addressing critical …

News Desk DUBAI: SAMANA Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, has celebrated the official handover of its highly anticipated project, Samana Park Views, in the vibrant Arjan community. Launched in October 2021, the project marks an outstanding achievement in the company’s record for its timely delivery. In the presence of Mr. Mohammed Al Bidwawi, Acting CEO of …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates invites customers to experience a sleigh-full of Christmas cheer for the whole month of December, with traditional treats and festive fare available across international lounges and a host of delights served inflight. For more than a million customers expected to travel in December, Emirates’ heartfelt hospitality celebrates the most wonderful time of the year. Traditional treats …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Maps, the feature-rich app for seamless navigation, has been selected as the official navigation partner for Liwa Village, the highly anticipated event which returns as part of the Liwa International Festival 2025, running from December 13, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this …