By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On Sunday morning, 17 August 2025, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi held flag hoisting ceremony commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The ceremony was presided over by H. E. Mr. Dewanto Priyokusumo, Charge de Affairs of the Consulate. This year’s celebration was anchored in the theme …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has welcomed its largest cohort for its Fall 2025 intake, enrolling 403 new students. This includes its inaugural undergraduate class, new graduate cohorts in existing programmes in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Robotics, and the first intakes into the Master of Science in …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year. These additions form an integral part of the airline’s strategic growth plans, enabling the continued expansion of its network, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing capacity on …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has announced exceptional financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, driven by strategic retail expansion, innovative digital services, and a customer-centric approach that has solidified its leadership in the UAE’s retail sector. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, Union Coop’s CEO, revealed that the cooperative recorded a net profit of AED 173.6M after tax …

Onic proudly marks its second anniversary, celebrating two years of transforming Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape through a fully digital, end-to-end customer experience. As the country’s first fully digital telecom brand, Onic empowers users with complete control over their mobile journey, free from the limitations of traditional telecom. Built for digital natives, the brand champions freedom, flexibility, and transparency, fostering a loyal …

DUBAI: Taraf, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, has officially commenced the groundbreaking of KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS, a landmark development that marks the brand’s debut in the Middle East residential market. This extraordinary project brings the legacy of the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld to life in one of Dubai’s most exclusive residential enclaves. Located …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Freshleaf proudly announces the launch of its all-natural Room & Linen Spray collection, debuting at an exclusive exhibition on August 17th, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Beach Luxury Hotel. Crafted with pure, chemical-free ingredients, these sprays refresh spaces with nature-inspired aromas while being safe for home and family. Visitors will experience Freshleaf’s signature scents …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: In line with its continued efforts to foster knowledge exchange and adopt global best practices, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), in collaboration with its strategic partner, the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF), organized a joint specialized workshop on the ’Adaptive Results Based Management (aRBM)’. The initiative underscores ADFD’s commitment to advancing operational excellence and …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital wallet, and EFU Life, one of the country’s premier life and health insurers, have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end digital insurance journey set to reshape the way millions of Pakistanis access insurance. This strategic collaboration aims to simplify and digitize the entire insurance value chain from instant policy subscription to seamless servicing …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Al Reem Island has cemented its position as the leading residential investment destination in Abu Dhabi, achieving a remarkable 38% year-on-year increase in off-plan property weighted average prices during Q2 2025. These figures, analyzed by MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, using comprehensive transaction data from Quanta, place the island at the forefront of the …