The diet related Non communicable Diseases (NCDs) are skyrocketing in Pakistan. Unhealthy diet and sugary drinks are the major cause of obesity and many fetal diseases like diabetes, ischemic heart diseases and stroke. The PNDS demanded FBR and Ministry of Finance to increase federal excise tax in the 2023-24 finance bill, on all types of sweetened drinks to reduce the …

News Desk SHARJAH: Marhaba Auctions, a leading name in the car auction industry, is thrilled to announce its upcoming auction on Sunday May 21, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Set to be the largest LIVE car auction ever to be conducted in the UAE, this event promises an exhilarating experience for car enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers alike. With a staggering selection of 360 cars …

News Desk DUBAI: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group and the Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has …

News Desk AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development signed a memorandum of understanding with Thumbay Group which aims to establish a partnership between them to exchange knowledge and expertise to support medical tourism in the emirate of Ajman and reinforce its position as an ideal destination for wellness and therapy. The memorandum of understanding was signed between His Excellency …

FUJAIRAH: The 2nd Master Chef competition 2023, which took place at the Tennis & Country Club Fujairah on August 19th, has closed successfully with 20 participants from different nationalities and age groups. Many Emirati entrepreneurs showed excitement in being a part of this event. It was a one-day event. Aleksey, Ayesha, Bisma Umer were declared as the competition winners for …

In line with its commitment to providing high-quality user journeys, UPaisa has introduced an innovative QR Code Scan feature on its digital app to bring unprecedented ease and convenience to its users. The innovative upgrade simplifies financial transactions and enhances the usability of financial technology for a larger section of the population. UPaisa is one of the most trusted financial …

News Desk JAKARTA/KARACHI/DUBAI: The impact of the 2022 flood disaster in Pakistan is still being felt by some Pakistani victims, even though most of them have returned to their homes to start their lives again. Of course, this will not escape the attention of the government of Pakistan through NDMA, which continues to distribute aid, especially assistance coming from friendly …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: A recent enhancement to Emirates’ inflight connectivity means that all Emirates passengers in every class of travel can enjoy some form of free connectivity once they sign up to Emirates Skywards. The development has resulted in an additional 30,000 Economy Class passengers connecting to complimentary onboard Wi-Fi every week. Emirates has constantly been at the forefront of …

News Desk ABU DHABI/KARACHI: A senior delegation from United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited Karachi and met with H.E. Faisal Sabzwari, Federal Minister For Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan. The delegation was led by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group along with senior delegates. AD Ports Group is the leading global facilitator of trade, …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its annual sustainability report, detailing the company’s commitment to sustainability and its progress towards its sustainability goals. In 2022, the airline achieved an impressive 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometer (RTK) to 482g compared to 2019 baseline. Etihad’s sustainability strategy is based on principles of …