DUBAI: In a special video message, Mawlana Hazar Imam sent his good wishes for the success of the Global Encounters Festival 2025. Hazar Imam expressed his thanks to the government of the United Arab Emirates for welcoming the Jamat to the city of Dubai, and for its long-standing partnership with the Ismaili Imamat. He conveyed Mubarak to all participants and …

Web Desk DUBAI: AI is revolutionising how governments serve their people, and in the Middle East, nowhere is this more evident than in the UAE. With AI expected to contribute nearly 14% of the UAE’s GDP by 2030, the government has adopted a proactive, strategic blueprint for integration, building dedicated platforms and mechanisms designed to capture AI’s full potential. As …

News Desk DUBAI: In a significant enhancement to its Irish operations, Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter starting from 26 October 2025. The world’s largest international airline will offer customers more travel choices to Dubai and beyond, as well as increased cargo capacity to/from Dublin. Emirates flight EK165 will depart Dubai at 02:10hrs …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Tayer Motors, the official Ford Trucks importer-distributor in the United Arab Emirates has won the prestigious Champions Award 2024 for its overall performance in Sales, After-Sales Services, and Marketing. It is the only distributor in the Middle East to receive this accolade for the seventh time. The win comes even as Al Tayer Motors recorded …

KARACHI: As digital devices become indispensable to everyday life, Daraz Pakistan has partnered with Jubilee General Insurance to launch a seamless Device Insurance solution that safeguards customers’ investments from unexpected risks. This new offering is designed to provide customers with complete peace of mind when purchasing electronic devices online by protecting their investment from unforeseen and sudden risks. This initiative reflects Daraz’s …

ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by recent flash floods and torrential rains in various parts of Pakistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the many communities facing hardship as a result of these catastrophic events. These recurring …

DUBAI: What a “smurftastic” day at Reem Mall. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted yesterday, 17 July 2025, marking the official opening of the first-ever Smurfs live stage show at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi. The event was honoured by the presence of Mr Joren Selleslaghs, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates, who joined …

News Desk KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) is proud to announce that its innovative digital health solution, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Electronic Immunization Registry (KP-EIR), has received a Merit honour at the prestigious Spring 2025 Digital Health Awards®. This international competition, presented by the Digital Health Resource Center (dHRC), recognizes the world’s best digital health resources. The KP-EIR, a customized …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won two Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards 2025, presented by Thomson Reuters, the international news agency. DEWA received the awards in recognition of its efforts to advance sustainability. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, implemented by DEWA, won the ‘Low Carbon Energy Generation’ award, while DEWA’s Sustainability and …

By Moossa M Alavi Founder and CEO of Techbot ERP The UAE is fast becoming a fertile ground for tech innovation, particularly among startups seeking agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. At the heart of this digital evolution lies Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) — an enabler that is rapidly reshaping business operations across industries. In recent years, the SaaS market has been growing at …