By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has launched its exciting “Breaking Fares” campaign, giving travelers the chance to fly to amazing destinations at fares starting from OMR 19.99. The campaign connects passengers from Muscat to different cities across its wide network, including Doha, Dubai, Alexandria, Kuwait, Dammam, Hyderabad, Calicut, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Tehran, Shiraz, Delhi, Sialkot, …

KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi successfully hosted the ASEAN Friendship Bowling Tournament 2025 on Saturday, 23 August 2025. It was the third instalment of this annual tradition since 2023, in commemoration of ASEAN Day on 8 August. The tournament took place at Royal Rodale, DHA,  showcasing camaraderie, cultural diplomacy and people-to-people engagement. This year’s tournament included, for …

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on the occasion of 78th Independence Day of Pakistan, and its 75th anniversary, launched the NBP Amirah PayPak Pink Debit Card, the country’s first PayPak debit card exclusively for women who hold an Aitemad Islamic Amirah account. This unique card is designed to give women greater convenience, security, and financial independence, along with special …

KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship and provide mentorship opportunities to freelancers and startups across Pakistan. The strategic partnership aims to empower young entrepreneurs with guidance, training, and resources to build sustainable businesses in the digital economy. Under the MoU, PAFLA and …

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة — ظهرت اثنتان من أضخم وأندر الأحجار الكريمة الطبيعية في العالم لأول مرة في الإمارات، في حدث يُعتبر علامة فارقة في تاريخ صناعة الأحجار الكريمة عالميًا. مقيم في الإمارات من أصول سريلانكية أصبح الآن المالك الوحيد المسجل في موسوعة غينيس للأرقام القياسية لهذين الحجرين الاستثنائيين: أكبر حجر ياقوت نجمي أسود طبيعي في العالم المسمى “نجمة إيفا …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/NEW YORK: Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach …

KARACHI: inDrive has opened applications for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a flagship initiative by the organization to honor women tech founders from around the world — including Pakistan — who are creating meaningful social impact through innovation. This award is designed to highlight women entrepreneurs on a global stage, providing them with international recognition, opportunities to connect with major …

Their combined estimated value of gemstones exceeds USD 500 million (AED 1.8 billion) DUBAI: Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry. A Sri Lankan-born UAE resident is now the sole Guinness World Records holder for these extraordinary treasures — …

DUBAI: Amaal, the visionary Emirati real estate developer redefining luxury living, hosted a high-profile sales roadshow in Bodrum, Turkey, showcasing the world’s first MANSORY Residences to a select audience of high-net-worth discerning investors, property enthusiasts, and luxury lifestyle seekers from across the region. Held at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum on 16–17 August, the exclusive two-day event was hosted in …

News Desk DUBAI: From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the delicacy onboard, Emirates has noted an increase of more than 30% in caviar consumption, year on year. The route recording the highest levels of customers …