News Desk KARACHI: As Pakistan grapples with the rising prevalence of diseases, countless patients find themselves in hospital wards during one of the most cherished times of the year—Eid. For these individuals, the holiday season is marked by separation from loved ones, missing out on traditional celebrations, and longing for the warmth of home. Eid is a time of togetherness, …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Airline, today released its On-Time Performance (OTP) for the 1st Quarter of 2025. OTP is a measurement of how often an airline is on time and is a good measure of the ability of the airline to meet its commitment of punctuality to its customers. In the 1st Quarter 2025 (January, February and March), SalamAir operated …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), a leading global enabler of trade, transport, industry, and logistics, issued its 2024 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profit growth, as the Group consolidated two major acquisitions, and drove forward its profit-enhancing international expansion. The report highlights the ongoing expansion of the Group, as it consolidated …

Web Desk DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to February 2024 levels (+0.4% for international operations). This marks the first decline since mid-2023. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 0.4% compared to February 2024 (+1.1% …

DUBAI: Backed by almost four decades’ experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to pilot and finesse the product, with the goal to make …

News Desk ABU DHABI: EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the launch of UNMASK, a powerful cybersecurity solution offered by its entity ORYXLABS, a global provider of advanced digital solutions designed to help enterprises monitor, secure, and optimise their networked environments. Developed to support law enforcement and national security organisations, this solution enables users …

MUSCAT: Oman Cables Industry (OCI), the leading cable solutions provider in the Sultanate of Oman, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today. The shareholders reviewed and approved the Group’s financial results for the year 2024: the company records another excellent year, with sales turnover marking 8.3% year-on-year increase, reaching 268.7 million OMR, and net profit surging 19.5%, reaching 22.622 million …

News Desk SYDNEY, Australia: Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. This final determination officially signals the green light for Virgin Australia’s new 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha – operated under a wet-lease with Qatar Airways – to proceed. The ACCC’s authorisation …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AMPAK-BDF) hosted a prestigious gathering of national and international dignitaries at our Annual Iftar Dinner in Karachi. The event was attended by: Diplomatic Corps Representatives from the US Consulate, German Consulate, Philippines, and other countries. National Elites Members of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sindh Government Ministers, Advisor to the …

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic banks in Pakistan, furthered its commitment to community well-being with a notable visit to Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). During the visit, Mr. Mian Muhammad Younis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, inaugurated a dedicated floor at the hospital’s new building. The newly inaugurated floor marks a valuable addition …