DUBAI: Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas made it third time lucky at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday night, defeating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to claim his maiden ATP 500 title in front of a jubilant Centre Court under the lights at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Making his first Dubai appearance since 2020, when he was defeated in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Indonesian Business Council. The launch of the new council is aimed at enhancing trade and investment relations, fostering new business opportunities, and expanding collaboration between the business communities in Dubai and Indonesia. The establishment brings the total …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading tech hub and the home of artificial intelligence (AI) pioneers from around the world, conducted high-level meetings with dignitaries and officials from Europe to further cement its role in building bridges between international tech businesses and talent. Held recently including on the side-lines of Step Dubai, which was organised in strategic …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax 2024, has introduced off-airport check-in service in Makkah, providing Hajj and Umrah passengers with a seamless and hassle-free travel experience. Launched in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS), this service enables passengers to complete check-in formalities, receive their boarding passes, and the baggage to be collected from the city, …

News Desk KARACHI: A conference on climate change themed as Green Minds, Greener Schools held at JS Auditorium, IBA brought together educators, students, policymakers and environmental leaders in a powerful call to action for climate literacy, sustainable development and youth leadership. Organized by Pakistan Academic Consortium (PAC) in collaboration with Directorate of Inspection & Registration of Private Schools (Govt. of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: On February 25, 2025, the Rotary Club of Karachi hosted a dinner meeting at Pearl Continental Hotel, marking the last session before Ramadhan. The distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Shafiq Khan, CEO & Co-Founder of “Teach The World Foundation”, delivered a thought-provoking discussion on Solving Pakistan’s Education & Economic Crises through Digital Learning and AI. His expertise …

News Desk KARACHI: BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC) has commenced vehicle deliveries in Pakistan marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward sustainable mobility. Starting today, customers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad will begin to receive their much-anticipated BYD vehicles, signifying the brand’s strong commitment to the …

News Desk DUBAI: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Ramadan refreshments in the lounges At the Emirates Lounges …

News Desk KARACHI: On 25 February 2025, Mr. Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, attended the International conference on “ Exploiting Tourism Potential of Pakistan: Lessons from Southeast Asia ” at the University of Sindh, Jumshoro, where he delivered a speech on the topic of Thai tourism. The Consul General shared Thailand’s experiences in tourism with Pakistani scholars …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Stefanos Tsitsipas will compete in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for a third time in four appearances after easing past Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. The World No11, in what will be his 30th career final, will face the ATP Tour’s most in-form player, Felix Auger-Aliassime, after the …