News Desk ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 regarding the application of the reverse charge mechanism on trading of metal-scrap between registrants in the UAE, effective from 14 January 2026. The measures taken pursuant to the provisions of Federal DecreeLaw No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Beginning in December, Emirates is curating the perfect restorative sleep ritual in the sky with new loungewear, indulgent bed linen, and a thoughtful turndown service for First Class customers. Further elevating the transition into relaxation, First Class customers are invited to enjoy premium drinks served in new cut crystal glassware, relish moments of calm with the …

Web Desk KARACHI: A landmark initiative aimed at supporting the continued development of Islamic banking and finance in Pakistan was marked with the inauguration of the Irfan Siddiqui Center for Advancement of Islamic Finance at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA). The Center has been established to commemorate  Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, widely recognized as a pioneer and leading architect …

The Eat-Pakistan Culinary Guild, in collaboration with Marriott Karachi, successfully hosted an exclusive culinary masterclass at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel on Friday, 19 December 2025. The highly anticipated event featured distinguished international Lebanese culinary expert Chef Naoum, who led an immersive and interactive session showcasing the richness of Lebanese cuisine. Attended by chefs, hospitality professionals, culinary students, and food enthusiasts, the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As the highly anticipated celebrations for New Year’s Eve draw closer, Dubai residents and tourists seeking a truly unique way to bring in 2026 that also offers value for money, should look no further than The Fort – Lisaili. The multi-experience desert offering by the team at Arabian Adventures is located away from the city crowds …

CAIRO/ABU DHABI: Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Agriculture – Egypt, to advance Egypt’s logistics infrastructure and further enhance its position as a regional hub for trade and supply chain solutions. Based on the MoU, Noatum Ports aims to explore joint investment and development opportunities through …

Sharpen your pencils (or maybe just your detective instincts) because the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026 is stacking its shelves with a killer line-up of crime writers. From courtroom dramas to domestic noir, SAS shootouts to chilling true investigations, this year’s programme is proof that crime doesn’t just pay… it sells out auditoriums. Here’s your guide to the sessions …

DUBAI: Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced, customizable B2B technology solutions, will close 2025 with 10 new partners worldwide, including key partners in the Middle East. Yango Tech forged new partnerships across the Middle East, including ROOTS, a food tech and retail company and signed a strategic agreement with Grand Hypermarkets to deploy Yango Tech’s full e-grocery automation stack …

KARACHI: Pakistani-origin fintech ABHI announced a partnership to introduce Zignaly’s first Real-World Asset (RWA) private credit offering in the UAE. This milestone enables global stablecoin investors to earn short-duration, asset-backed yield generated directly from ABHI’s SME receivables portfolio with minimum ticket sizes as low as $10, according to the press released issued by ABHI. The product creates a direct bridge …

News Desk LAHORE: Pakistan continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution, ranking as the world’s third-most polluted country according to IQAir data with average PM2.5 concentrations of 73.7 μg/m³, far exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. In urban centers such as Lahore, winter smog regularly pushes PM2.5 levels beyond 145 μg/m³, a reality that guided much of the discussion at …