By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi celebrated the ninth edition of the Italian Design Day in Karachi. An initiative promoted and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome through its network of diplomatic missions abroad. “Inequalities. Design for a better life” is the theme of this year’s design day, in dialogue with the next …

DUBAI: While AI agents promise to boost business productivity by automating complex tasks, their effectiveness hinges on access to high-quality structured and unstructured data. However, managing access control and maintaining strict privacy protocols while efficiently retrieving accurate information presents a significant challenge for many organisations. To address this problem, Snowflake is launching Cortex Agents, a fully managed service that simplifies …

تواصل دبي تعزيز مكانتها كوجهة عالمية للسكن الفاخر، فقد أعلن نجم كرة القدم الدولي “إيمريك لابورت” انتقاله إلى نادي مالكي البنتهاوس في “بوغاتي ريزيدنسز” من بن غاطي، ليصبح بذلك ثالث شخصية دولية تختار هذا المشروع المتميز، بعد مغني الأوبرا العالمي أندريا بوتشيلي ونجم كرة القدم نيمار جونيور.يلعب لابورت في مركز الدفاع بنادي النصر في الدوري السعودي للمحترفين ويمثّل المنتخب الإسباني، …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024. The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million); a 16% growth compared to the previous financial year with a total revenue of AED 12.8 billion (USD 3.5 …

DUBAI: Monty Holiday Home, a tech-driven leader in short-term rental management, has announced the launch of an innovative subscription-based property management model designed to eliminate high commission fees and maximize rental profits for homeowners. The groundbreaking model, set to officially launch on March 1, 2025, marks a major shift in the industry by allowing property owners to retain 100% of …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai’s reputation as a magnet for luxury living and exclusivity continues to soar as international football star Aymeric Laporte becomes the latest global icon to acquire a luxury penthouse in the iconic Bugatti Residences by Binghatti. Laporte is the third international celebrity to own a penthouse in Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, following legendary global opera singer Andrea …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) successfully completed its annual National round of the International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) 2025, on Saturday, 22nd February, 2025 at the Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi. The Award Distribution Ceremony was graced by the President ESUP Mr. Pervez H. Madraswala, Honorary Secretary General ESUP Mr. Majyd Aziz and senior …

LAHORE: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, in partnership with Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP), hosts the ‘1st Faysal Bank SOP Unified Marathon 2025,’ for the first time in Lahore. The event brought together different spectrums of the society, including specially-abled individuals of all age groups, celebrities, government officials, and citizens from all walks of life to …

GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on …

DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old sensation Mirra Andreeva made history on Saturday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, beating Denmark’s Clara Tauson in straight sets 7-6(1), 6-1 to become the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title since the format’s inception in 2009. Dubai’s women’s tournament – celebrating its 25-year anniversary this week – featured two first-time finalists for a …