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 …

News Desk NEW YORK: The nternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations agency for digital technologies – Google, and musician, tech founder and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor Event at the UN General Assembly, the programme combines hands-on AI and robotics training …

MILAN/PALERMO, Italy: Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that it has provided the University of Palermo with AI-powered video security and access control solutions to help protect thousands of students, teachers and staff and secure every site of the college’s campus. These intelligent solutions, designed to proactively detect potential threats, can automatically alert security personnel and lock down physical access to classrooms and campus facilities. Additionally, …

News Desk NEW YORK: On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have announced a landmark joint initiative to support the Syrian Arab Republic. Together QFFD and SFD are providing US$89 million in funding through UNDP …

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tapsys Private Limited (Tapsys), a leading technology solutions provider, to deliver cutting-edge digital services for SMEs. The strategic alliance will focus on providing a comprehensive suite of digital and Shariah-compliant acceptance solutions, at par with global standards, to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: In a landmark step towards sustainability and environmental protection, the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hoora Pharma to plant 100,000 trees across Pakistan. The MoU was signed by Junaid Naqi Allahwala, President of KATI, and Abdul Rasheed Chohan, President & CEO of Hoora Pharma, marking a significant collaboration to combat climate change, promote green …

Jazz has partnered with Mercantile, the official Apple Authorized Distributor, to bring the highly anticipated iPhone 17 to Pakistan. This collaboration ensures customers receive the newest iPhone with full regulatory compliance, official warranty, and premium value-added services. The launch offers an exclusive bundle featuring 1 TB of high-speed data for a year, a complimentary launch freebie*, two years of warranty …

News Desk KARACHI: Mr. Ali Arsh Khan, Founder and Chairman of the International Business Forum (IBF), paid a courtesy visit to Additional Inspector General of Sindh, Mr. Javed Alam Odho, at his office in Karachi. During the meeting, Mr. Khan extended an invitation to Mr. Odho to attend an upcoming IBF event honoring the bravery and sacrifices of law enforcement …

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed the launch of the latest UK government’s report, by the British High Commission, on Pakistan’s Intellectual Property (IP) regime, noting that its findings strongly validate the Chamber’s longstanding call for urgent IP enforcement reforms. The report, developed by the UK Intellectual Property Office and the Department for Business & …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning global icon Ricky Martin is the latest musician confirmed for the 2025–2026 edition of Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi’s flagship open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island. The Puerto Rican superstar will make his debut in the UAE capital on 31 January 2026, bringing his trademark Latin pop sound and unmatched …