Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy is determined to break his duck at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship – celebrating its 20th edition this week – as he looks to add the Falcon Trophy to his stunning collection of UAE titles. Seven of McIlroy’s 20 DP World Tour victories have come in the UAE, with four …

The 4th European Film Festival (EUFF) 2025 returns to Pakistan this November, bringing together audiences in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore for a celebration of European cinema, creativity, and cultural exchange. Hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan and curated by Olomopolo Media, the festival highlights the power of cinema to connect communities and inspire reflection on shared …

Experts and students debate whether ancient wisdom holds answers for modern societies DOHA: As the world grapples with questions of meaning and moral direction, Doha Debates takes on a fundamental question: Should ancient wisdom guide today’s societies? In this episode of the new flagship season, moderated by Dareen Abughaida, students from across Qatar join three global thinkers to wrestle with …

The Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) has concluded its three-day Global Conference on Brain and Mental Health, held from November 3–5 at AKU’s Stadium Road campus in Karachi. Themed “Building Thriving Communities: Promoting Brain and Mental Health,” the conference brought together leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers and community leaders from across Pakistan and around the world to discuss …

By Rafiq Vayan KARACHI: THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS) 9th Edition, one of Pakistan’s premier thought leadership platforms, opened in Karachi with a powerful call for “Course Correction: Redefining the Direction.” Co-hosted by the Nutshell Group and NBP, in strategic partnership with Faysal Bank Limited and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), the Summit brought together national policymakers, …

GM Middle East’s third quarter 2025 sales climb 28% compared to last year across Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac; DUBAI: General Motors continues to be a dominant player in the full-size SUV landscape in the Middle East, powered by its world-class vehicles from Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, as well as a growing base of youth, recording a rise of 28% year-over-year …

ASICS, the global performance and innovation brand, in partnership with the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), has announced the winners of the ASICS Innovation Pitch, a pioneering initiative designed to accelerate the future of sports innovation and digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following the final showcase held on October 30, 2025, in Riyadh, AmplifAI Health was …

DUBAI: The UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov, located in South Bohemia in the heart of Czechia, is set to captivate visitors this winter with the launch of its Winter Illuminations Festival. Running from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, the festival promises to transform the historic town into a magical winter wonderland. This seasonal celebration offers GCC travellers an …

Sport Desk FUJAIRAH: The Jordan national tennis team claimed victory at the first-ever Fujairah Nation Cup Tournament, organized by the Tennis & Country Club Fujairah in collaboration with the UAE Tennis Federation. Jordan secured the championship title after an exhilarating final against Qatar, while Iran finished in third place. The winners were crowned by Abdul Ghafoor Behroozian, Chairman of the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Embassy of Romania to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), hosted a grand reception in Karachi to mark the early celebration of the 107th Anniversary of the National Day of Romania. The event, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, was graced by distinguished members of the diplomatic corps, …