News Desk ISLAMABAD: In an announcement on Pakistan’s Independence Day, President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz to Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, Aga Khan University’s (AKU) President and Vice-Chancellor for his contributions to the advancement of education and quality of life in Pakistan. The Sitara-i-Imtiaz is the third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan and is conferred by the President of Pakistan to …

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched the second cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp, to recognise hotels in the city with the highest levels of adherence to DET’s ‘19 Sustainability Requirements’, a set of mandatory standards to support the ongoing drive to position Dubai as a leading sustainable tourism destination. Serving as a validation of a …

News Desk KARACHI: On 11th August, Doit Pakistan proudly hosted the “Azadi with Orphans” event at Bilal Orphanage, embodying their heartfelt slogan, “Be Their Happiness.” The event was a celebration of Pakistan’s independence, but more importantly, it was a celebration of the resilience and potential of the children who call Bilal Orphanage home. Spearheaded by Shehzan Baloch, the President of …

Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of China – Dubai Branch to develop collaboration and enhance cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The signing of the agreement coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and China. Trade and investment ties between the two markets have …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Airline and S.L. Benfica have announced the renewal of their partnership for an additional five seasons, extending their collaboration until 2029. This renewal marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the club and the airline who have been collaborating for over a decade with a shared passion for excellence. Emirates became Benfica’s Official Airline Partner …

DOHA: As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction of caviar service on its menu offering. Starting with 13 routes from 15 August, caviar lovers can experience the luxurious service onboard Qatar Airways business class between Doha …

DUBAI: In 2024, the UAE is set to attract a new 6,700 millionaires, according to the Private Wealth Migration Report released yesterday by Henley & Partners, a global migration advisory firm.  This influx is nearly double that of the United States, its nearest competitor, marking the UAE as the world’s top destination for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) for the third consecutive …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is hailing its long-standing connection with India by deploying its iconic Airbus A380 to Mumbai for a special four-month period, marking 20 years since its inaugural flight to the city. Starting from 1 September until 31 December 2024, the double-decker aircraft will operate three weekly flights between …

DUBAI: IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic free zone community, proudly sponsored the Smart Cities Council’s (SCC’s) inaugural Smart Cities Week APAC event held from August 5th to 9th at Stamford Plaza Adelaide, Australia. This sponsorship is part of IFZA’s ongoing partnership with the Smart Cities Council (SCC) to advance smart city initiatives. Through this partnership, IFZA will provide comprehensive business setup …

DUBAI: VeriEstate, a Dubai-based proptech startup, is set to transform the real estate industry with its innovative all-in-one property assessment platform. Registered with the DIFC Innovation Hub, the largest innovation ecosystem in the region, VeriEstate aims to become a one-stop solution for all aspects of real estate, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in the market. VeriEstate, under …