By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat along economic team visited the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) to discuss bilateral trade relations with the members of KATI. The visit was marked by a keynote speech delivered by Mr. Syed Johar Ali Qandhari, President of KATI, followed by …

Mohammad Wasay, Professor of Neurology at the Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University has been honoured with the Advocate of the Year Award by the American Academy of Neurology for Global Patient and Neurology Advocacy in Colorado. Prof Wasay is a consultant neurologist with expertise in general neurology and stroke. He has also served as the President of the Pakistan …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With the overarching theme “Reinventing Together,” the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and extending relationships with its stakeholders. Hosting over 500 esteemed guests, the event offered hands-on experience with its latest …

DUBAI: On Thursday 18 April, at around 7pm, the first ball was bowled to start an international women’s cricket match between Irelandand Thailand at The Sevens Stadium. It was the first match played at the stadium after it successfully reopened just two days after heavy rains caused major flooding across its pitches, and high winds damaged other areas across its facilities. …

DUBAI/ALMATY: Tourism Malaysia gears up its promotion in Central Asia by participating in the 22nd Kazakhstan International Exhibition “Tourism and Travel” (KITF) 2024, scheduled from 24 to 26 April 2024 at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This three-day event serves as a vital platform to strengthen Malaysia’s presence in the Central Asia market and to provide updates …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from 1 November, 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “As a city celebrated for its style and ambiance, Paris is the perfect …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: For the second consecutive year, Dubai will remain in the spotlight as it hosts the second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE and President of DIFC, which is …

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony to formally mark the listing of the Mahaana Islamic Index Exchange Traded Fund (MIIETF) managed by Mahaana Wealth Limited (MWL). Mr. Akif Saeed, Chairman SECP, and H.E. Mr. Henrik Persson, Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, graced the occasion as Chief Guests. The gong was struck by the Chief Guests amidst the presence …

DUBAI/KARACHI: Universal Brothers (Pvt.) Limited are proud to announce that an agreement with Al Bait Guests for ‘Mashaer 5 days of hajj VIP services’ for our Hujjaj. Universal Brothers being the pioneer & trend-setter in private hajj-Services has designed different VIP packages to suit the requirements of Hujjaj. keeping in view of overseas hujjaj, we have designed exclusive short packages …

News Desk DUBAI: Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites is delighted to announce that it has received the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2023. With an overall score of 4.8/5, the hotel has been recognised for the incredible lengths it goes to, ensuring every guest’s stay is memorable and every holiday is a magical experience.   Resting on the picturesque eastern crescent …