ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has announced the expansion of its Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases (RLID-AD), marking a major milestone in enhancing the Emirate’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases, while strengthening its public health infrastructure and excellence and reinforcing its position as a global leader in health emergency preparedness and response. The …

Combined company expected to deliver institutional-grade on-chain solutions and real-world asset tokenization, setting a new benchmark for global standards NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Open World Ltd. (Open World), a trusted strategic partner behind many of the Web3 ecosystem’s most influential launches, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to merge with VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) (VerifyMe), a publicly traded provider of precision …

News Desk DUBAI: Renowned businessmen Mr. Rizwan Suriya, Mr. Atiq Nathani, and Mr. Anis Nathani hosted an elegant dinner reception in honour of the newly elected Progressive Group of Karachi Club on Tuesday, 6th January, 2026, at the Karachi Club Annexe. The evening brought together distinguished members of the club, prominent business leaders, and well-wishers to celebrate the group’s successful …

ABU DHABI: AAA Marine, formed through a strategic merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, has been announced as the authorised dealer of Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, and Itama) in the UAE and Oman. This partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Maritime Tourism Strategy, which seeks to position the UAE’s capital as a leading global maritime destination through …

News Desk DUBAI: The DSM-Firmenich Running Team, home to marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge, announced a revolutionary partnership with Huawei. As their official technology partner, Huawei joins forces with this unparalleled squad, known as the world’s most formidable running team, to elevate the spirit of running, inspire widespread passion for the sport, and advocate for smarter training methods. This fusion of …

News Desk KARACHI: Renowned Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered Pakistan to provide high-tech, long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings utilizing solar systems for electricity consumption. Speaking as the chief guest at the Hoymiles launching ceremony held at a local hotel on Monday, Ali Rashid, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh on Science and IT, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On January 6, 2026, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, in collaboration with the Directorate of Primary Product Export Development, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, successfully hosted the Indonesia-Pakistan Trade Forum: Business Pitching Online Meeting, bridging the geographical gap between Indonesian exporters and Pakistani importers to bolster the trade …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”), the global aviation services company, today reported its business transactions update for the full year 2025. DAE Capital: Signed and closed the US$2.0 billion acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital Acquired 280 aircraft (owned: 261; managed: 19) Sold 112 aircraft (owned: 95; managed: 17) Signed 273 lease agreements, extensions and amendments (owned: 227; managed: 46) Signed and completed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched an awareness campaign on the ‘Ejari’ system as part of its ongoing initiatives to reach all customer segments. This aligns with the DLD’s continued commitment to raising awareness of lease registration procedures, regulating the landlord-tenant relationship, and enhancing the customer experience in Dubai’s rental market, while ensuring the protection of …

News Desk DUBAI/KARACHI: An exclusive private dinner of TCN Executive Forum members was hosted at E Street – Bella Pizzeria by Mr. Zubair Baweja, Chief Executive Officer of the Bella Pizzeria Brand, bringing together prominent figures from the corporate, government, and defense sectors. The private dinner, held at the host’s flagship restaurant, provided a distinguished platform for networking, strategic dialogue, …