News Desk LAHORE: In a significant step toward realizing the vision of a Digital Pakistan, Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and easypaisa digital bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote digital financial inclusion across 93 villages under RUDA’s jurisdiction. The ceremony, held at RUDA’s Head Office in Lahore, establishes a framework for cooperation focused on raising awareness …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from 17-20 August 2026, with the venue remaining unchanged. The decision to reschedule the event has been made to prioritise the safety …

Winners from five different countries celebrated success during the 2025-26 Dubai Racing Carnival at Meydan – the most in the 22-year history of the event. Horses trained in the UK, Denmark, France and Oman provided 22 overseas winners during 16 race meetings. That made this the best Carnival yet for international trainers and owners. Dubai Racing Club welcomed 47 international …

Web Desk DUBAI: Huawei has announced the return of the global Huawei XMAGE Awards, inviting smartphone photography enthusiasts worldwide to showcase their creativity and visual storytelling between March 23 and August 16. The highly anticipated competition celebrates the art of mobile imaging and the power of photography to capture meaningful human moments. The announcement follows the remarkable success of the …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced a strategic collaboration with Arcube, a UK-based travel-technology company, to launch eSIM and e-Visa services, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to enhancing passengers experience beyond the flight. The newly launched services are integrated into SalamAir’s digital booking platforms, enabling passengers to manage essential travel needs in one place, from connectivity to travel documentation, before, during and after their journey. The new ancillary partnership between SalamAir and Arcube will support SalamAir’s delivery of timely and …

News Desk KARACHI: The Ministry of Commerce has formally sought the intervention of aviation authorities over complaints from meat exporters regarding additional logistics charges imposed on export consignments, marking a significant development in an ongoing dispute that industry representatives warn could disrupt Pakistan’s meat exports. In an official letter dated March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce asked the Director General …

News Desk DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid‑range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% (2024-2050) from the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consul, Fabrizio Bielli had the pleasure of meeting Chairman Omar Group and Owner of Quetta Gladiators, Mr. Nadeem Omar along with Mr. Hasan Omar and Mr. Faraz Maqbool, Marketing Chief Quetta Gladiators. They discussed the potential of bilateral trade opportunities in chemicals and promotion of sports between Italy and Pakistan. The Consul was presented with …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, has become the first ride-hailing platform in Pakistan to receive an official Transport Network Company (TNC) operating license from the Punjab Provincial Transport Authority, marking a significant milestone for the country’s rapidly evolving mobility sector. The license authorizes Yango Ride to operate under the Provincial Motor Vehicle …

On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Biz Today International had the pleasure of experiencing an exceptional stay at the Boutique Hotel Fujairah, graciously extended by Ms. Hania Reggi, General Manager of Tennis & Country Club Fujairah, to Mr. Rafiq Vayani, Executive Editor. Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hajar Mountains, the property offers a rare fusion of tranquil natural beauty …