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 …

DUBAI: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced that it plans to accelerate enterprise adoption of Gemini Enterprise using Google’s Gemini 2.5 multimodal models. Through this collaboration, Tech Mahindra will empower customers to harness the full potential of Gemini Enterprise to drive measurable outcomes through responsible, human-centered AI. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has unveiled a new centralised screening control room at its Dubai International airport (DXB) cargo facility, developed in partnership with Dubai Police. The project marks a major step in the digital transformation of air cargo operations, combining real-time automation with enhanced security oversight. From a single high-tech …

News Desk KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continued to take action against electricity theft to bring down distribution loss, removing nearly 200 kilogrammes of illegal hooked connections (kunda) in Metroville, Orangi Town. KE’s enforcement teams removed illegal connections that were causing a loss of around 350,000 units per month. This is not the first kunda removal drive in the area. During the …

KARACHI: Magnum, the Netherlands–based global manufacturer of frozen desserts and ice cream, has begun operations in Pakistan as an independent company. The company has expressed its intention to invest in expanding manufacturing capacity, strengthening cold-chain infrastructure, and enhancing digital capabilities in the near future. The establishment of Magnum Ice Cream Company Pakistan Limited (Magnum Pakistan) took place earlier this year …

Chairman Ghassan Aboud meets with H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, to discuss long-term investment collaboration across priority sectors DUBAI: Ghassan Aboud Holding, a diversified conglomerate with a track record of over 32 years in the UAE and deep roots across the automotive, retail, logistics, hospitality, and digital commerce sectors, held high-level discussions with His Excellency Paul …

Avari Towers Karachi has opened its Italian Food Festival for public dining from 12 to 14 December at Asia Live, following the exclusive inaugural gathering hosted earlier by the Consulate of Italy. The festival is part of Avari Towers’ continued commitment to introducing distinguished international culinary experiences to the city. For this special occasion, Chef Vincenzo De Liso has arrived …

News Desk DUBAI: The evolution of smartphones took a new trajectory in the summer of 2024. After months of speculation and rumours, as Huawei unveiled the first-ever commercially available trifold to the world, it was praised universally. It proved that there is still room for groundbreaking innovations in smartphones. The HUAWEI Mate XT was so ahead of its time, it …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel hosted an exquisite Lebanese Night at Bistro Rozana, bringing together fine dining, cultural exchange, and an elevated social experience under one roof. The evening was graciously hosted by the General Manager, Mr. Raza Abbas, who welcomed an esteemed gathering of diplomats and members of the diplomatic corps, including the Consul Generals and representatives …

Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in Messinia, in the southwest Peloponnese steps into 2026 with the introduction of a series of immersive, multi-generational guest experiences inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. Creating a powerful narrative rooted in Homeric legacy, the new experiences are rooted in mythology, local culture, and authentic hospitality, inviting guests across The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, The Romanos, a …