News Desk AJMAN: Gulf Medical University (GMU) owned by the Thumbay Group, celebrated a major academic milestone today as 1,189 students joined the University this year, and all the Undergraduate students donned their white coats and took the professional oath—formally marking their entry into the study and practice of healthcare. This year’s cohort reflects GMU’s breadth across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: In just five days, Dubai will make history as it hosts the EuroLeague 2025/26 season opener at Coca-Cola Arena. The first-ever home sports franchise to represent the city, Dubai Basketball, will take to the court against Partizan in a clash that marks the beginning of the team’s EuroLeague career and the start of a historical season. …

ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited & Ufone 4G), Pakistan’s largest integrated ICT and telecom services provider, in collaboration with Mercantile, Apple’s authorized distributor in Pakistan, is offering the highly anticipated iPhone 17 nationwide. The rollout brings customers an unparalleled blend of the most famous gadget with cutting-edge technology and unmatched value. Every iPhone 17 purchased through this collaboration …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has once again cemented its position as a leader in the retail sector by winning the prestigious ‘Retail Company of the Year’ award at the Gulf Business Awards held last night at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. This marks the sixth time the airport retailer has received the accolade. Hosted annually by Motivate …

Web Desk KARACHI: Lucky Cement, in collaboration with Saylani Mass IT Training (SMIT), successfully conducted the test for its IT Skills Development Program at the Lucky Cement Pezu Plant, marking a significant step toward empowering local youth with modern IT skills. Over 1,000 students from the region appeared for the test, showcasing strong enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing their technical …

News Desk DUBAI: Popular retailer, ‘Union Coop’ has announced the rollout of its self-checkout service, ‘Scan and Go’ at 17 of its branches across Dubai. This follows the installation of 45 self-checkout counters as part of an expansion plan aimed at improving the shopping experience and encouraging the adoption of digital solutions in retail. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Nestlé UAE has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Foundation to support ne’ma, the UAE’s national initiative to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, during the Future Food …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, in collaboration with Imtiaz Stores, Pakistan’s largest retail chain, proudly inaugurated Indonesian Week at Imtiaz Stores today. The week-long event will showcase a wide range of authentic and high-quality Indonesian products to the Pakistani consumer market. The opening ceremony was graced by the Mr. Dewanto Priyokusumo, …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, received at its Dubai headquarters the all-female Emirates ICC panel of match officials, ahead of their journey to India and Sri Lanka to mark the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The panel of 14 umpires and four match referees, representing 10 nationalities, paid homage to Emirates, the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Ports Authority (DPA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at its headquarters in Mina Rashid. The visit highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between two of the world’s most prominent maritime hubs and underscored Dubai’s commitment to fostering …