By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) concluded a mission to Karachi, reaffirming b with Pakistan as a strategic Asian palm oil market and underscoring Asia’s growing influence on global demand, market stability, and food security. The delegation met government, industry, and diplomatic stakeholders to discuss market dynamics, supply-chain resilience, and global edible oil trends, …

Sport Desk KARACHI: DIB Pakistan formally marked the opening of the 18th International Inter School Annual Rowing Regatta at the Karachi Boat Club, reaffirming its commitment to youth development, community engagement, and the promotion of healthy, values-driven lifestyles through sport. The opening ceremony featured a traditional row-past by participating teams, followed by addresses from the President and Captain of Boats …

WhatsApp allows its users to have a private conversation, just like one would in-person. It will always defend the right to privacy for its users, starting with default end-to-end encryption. But the organization knows that a few of the users – like journalists or public-facing figures – may need extreme safeguards against rare and highly-sophisticated cyber-attacks. That’s why a new, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) have signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge – a 40-key all-inclusive luxury lodge set to be situated on a 7,000-acre conservancy in Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge is expected to mark the first Ritz-Carlton Lodge in the world and a …

News Desk DUBAI: Following a landmark win at the Joy Awards, where his series Salma was named Favorite Levant Series, Nicolas Mouawad further strengthens his global profile as he becomes the first talent to sign with The Qode under its newly launched Talent Elevation Service, a strategic platform focused on creating high-value brand partnerships and international opportunities for leading regional talent. Mouawad reached …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free marked Blood Donors Day by hosting an event that honoured employees who have consistently donated blood since 2011 and by reinforcing its annual blood donation drive campaign. Organised by the company’s Corporate Responsibility Department, the event recognised nearly 300 dedicated Dubai Duty Free staff members from operations and back offices. Their continued participation over …

Product showcases include Pristine Multipurpose Cream, London Dairy WAVES, IGLOO® DOUBLE UP, and Noor Kids Pasta Soup DUBAI: IFFCO Group, the leading multinational FMCG group headquartered in the UAE, will participate in Gulfood 2026, where it will present a curated line-up of new product innovations designed to meet evolving consumer and foodservice needs across categories, including culinary, impulse, and convenience …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, hosted a business briefing session today on the sidelines of Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest exhibition and conference for the food and beverage sector. Gulfood 2026 is taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai from 26 …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, operated its inaugural flight today from Muscat to Port Sudan, marking the first operations of an Omani airline between the two cities. The new service, which will operate three flights per week, and further expands SalamAir’s network across the Middle East and Africa.  With this service, SalamAir becomes the first GCC airline to offer direct air links to Sudan, strengthening connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and Northeast …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As the Sustainability Partner of the 18th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted a panel discussion at the festival focused on sustainability and climate issues. The event, which opened on 21 January and ends on 27 January, is being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed …