CAIRO/ABU DHABI: Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Agriculture – Egypt, to advance Egypt’s logistics infrastructure and further enhance its position as a regional hub for trade and supply chain solutions. Based on the MoU, Noatum Ports aims to explore joint investment and development opportunities through …

Sharpen your pencils (or maybe just your detective instincts) because the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026 is stacking its shelves with a killer line-up of crime writers. From courtroom dramas to domestic noir, SAS shootouts to chilling true investigations, this year’s programme is proof that crime doesn’t just pay… it sells out auditoriums. Here’s your guide to the sessions …

DUBAI: Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced, customizable B2B technology solutions, will close 2025 with 10 new partners worldwide, including key partners in the Middle East. Yango Tech forged new partnerships across the Middle East, including ROOTS, a food tech and retail company and signed a strategic agreement with Grand Hypermarkets to deploy Yango Tech’s full e-grocery automation stack …

KARACHI: Pakistani-origin fintech ABHI announced a partnership to introduce Zignaly’s first Real-World Asset (RWA) private credit offering in the UAE. This milestone enables global stablecoin investors to earn short-duration, asset-backed yield generated directly from ABHI’s SME receivables portfolio with minimum ticket sizes as low as $10, according to the press released issued by ABHI. The product creates a direct bridge …

News Desk LAHORE: Pakistan continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution, ranking as the world’s third-most polluted country according to IQAir data with average PM2.5 concentrations of 73.7 μg/m³, far exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. In urban centers such as Lahore, winter smog regularly pushes PM2.5 levels beyond 145 μg/m³, a reality that guided much of the discussion at …

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Meezan Investments, Pakistan’s Largest Asset Management Company, aimed at promoting financial literacy, long-term savings, and investment awareness among its partner’s drivers. Through this collaboration, Yango will facilitate access for partner drivers and couriers to Shariah-compliant investment solutions, allowing them to invest their …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/KARACHI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the formation of a new joint venture (JV) with CEI Supply Chain Private Limited, a premier logistics service provider in Pakistan, to develop a robust, asset-light network delivering door-to-door solutions across the region. The signing ceremony was held in …

Explore more of Dubai for less with Yango Ride and Visa’s new discount offer As Dubai welcomes its peak wave of visitors, Yango Ride, the globally renowned ride-hailing service part of Yango Group, has teamed up with Visa to make getting around the city extra easy. As part of this limited-time offer, Dubai visitors can enjoy five discounted rides when …

KARACHI: Dr. Shehzad Amin, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), has expressed serious concern over the recent findings regarding the quality of loose milk sold in Karachi, describing the situation as a critical public health and food safety issue that requires immediate attention. Amin highlighted that ensuring the health of consumers, particularly future generations, is a shared …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction are partnering for an exclusive online auction to offer special Emirates Skywards membership numbers that come with Platinum tier status benefits valid for up to 20 years. Running from 17 December 2025 until 17 January 2026, bids can be made for special membership numbers with Platinum tier status benefits. The …