News Desk SANTORINI: Santorini, one of the most iconic tourist destinations worldwide, is fully prepared for the new tourism season. The island’s infrastructure is operational, the local economy is thriving, and visitors can enjoy its unique natural and cultural wealth in complete safety. Tourism Minister, Ms. Olga Kefalogianni, visited the island and participated in an extensive meeting with local authorities, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Silicon Central Mall, one of Dubai’s premier shopping and lifestyle destinations, transforms its retail landscape with the introduction of globally renowned brands by Apparel Group. Strengthening its position as a key player in Dubai’s evolving shopping scene, the mall unveils an exciting mix of fashion, lifestyle, and dining brands, offering visitors an unmatched shopping experience. As part …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai-based popular retailer ‘Union Coop’ during its 43rd General Assembly Meeting has approved a cash dividend of 14% on the existing capital and a 5% return on shareholders’ purchases from the cooperative for the year 2024. The 43rd edition of the annual meeting was held at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, wherein the General Assembly approved the Board of …

News Desk LAHORE: Tetra Pak Pakistan has extended its official nutrition partnership with Islamabad United for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. This marks the seventh consecutive year of this successful collaboration. The agreement signing ceremony was held at Tetra Pak’s head office in Lahore, where Mr. Awais Bin Nasim, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Pakistan, and Mr. …

Web Desk KARACHI: A female Baloch Pakistani PhD student from the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, has been selected to participate in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, dedicated to Chemistry, scheduled to be held from June 29 to July 4, 2025, in Lindau, Germany. A spokesperson for the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, a UAE national carrier, operated a special flight carrying the UAE National Football Team. Flight FZ 4949 departed yesterday from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Tehran Airport (IKA), carrying the national team as they prepare to face the Iran National Football Team as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. This reflects the carrier’s ongoing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and NED University of Engineering and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech (CIFFT) at NED University. The MoU was signed by Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO – Meezan Bank and Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Vice Chancellor – NED …

News Desk KARACHI: ConnectHear, South Asia’s leading assistive technology startup, renowned for its innovative use of AI and optimization in accessibility solutions, officially launched its groundbreaking ‘AI for Inclusive Disaster Response’ project today at its Access.Ability.Tech. event, held in Karachi. The initiative, supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges and in partnership with HANDS and Ufone 4G, leverages …

ISLAMABAD: NEPRA concluded its hearing on K-Electric’s petition of provisional monthly fuel charge adjustments (FCA) for January 2025, as a relief of PKR 4.84 per unit. Following the public hearing, the regulator will issue a decision clarifying the FCA amount to be passed on to customer bills and the period for which they will be applicable. Fuel charge adjustments are …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has strengthened its partnership with award-winning filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first woman film producer and director. This announcement coincides with International Women’s Day 2025, whose theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ aligns with Canon’s commitment to advancing gender equality in visual storytelling. The partnership builds on a successful collaboration …