KARACHI: Sri Lanka has announced a free tourist visa facility through an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for nationals of 40 countries, effective from May 25. The initiative includes citizens of Pakistan, India, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. According to Sri Lanka’s official ETA website, the facility applies to holders of diplomatic, official, service, and ordinary passports, aiming …

News Desk KARACHI: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman of Nutshell Group, was honored by the UAE Government through H.E. Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates, in recognition of his continued efforts to promote Pakistan’s investment potential, strengthen Pakistan-UAE economic cooperation, and foster meaningful international collaboration through constructive engagement and policy advocacy. [email protected]

DUBAI: As the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East prepare for a robust tourism comeback, Dubai is set to host the landmark ‘Elevate World’ virtual Tourism summit ‘Engage by Elevate ‘ on June 2nd. The three-day landmark event will unite over 250 hotels and key destination partners with international tour operators and travel agencies through an engaging programme of …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Rail has today unveiled the official uniforms that will be worn by its passenger-facing teams, offering the public a first look at one of the most visible symbols of the UAE’s national railway network ahead of the introduction of passenger services. The new uniforms, designed in a contemporary grey palette with distinctive red accents, …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Aligned with Visit Qatar’s ongoing campaign ‘Hala Summer’, Qatar Calendar has announced the entertainment and activation programme for the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, with Redbull as official entertainment partner and M7 as official partner, taking place from May 29 to 31, 2026 at Hall 1 of the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Hosting …

News Desk DUBAI: His Excellency Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), received his Excellency Khaled Abdulrahim Al-Zaabi, Consul General of the State of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at the Corporation’s headquarters in Dubai. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and partnership in areas related to …

UAE supermarket chain strengthens focus on healthier everyday choices with curated wellness range available across stores and online By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Choithrams has expanded its wellness offering across stores and online, making it easier for customers to access a wider range of healthier and lifestyle-focused products as part of their everyday shopping experience. The expanded wellness category brings together …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development continues to advance the sustainable development priorities of the Jordan through financing transformative projects valued at more than AED 9.4 billion since 1974. Spanning key strategic sectors, these initiatives have contributed to accelerating socioeconomic development, strengthening national infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across the Kingdom. The Fund’s development portfolio in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allied Biofuels Holding, based in Abu Dhabi, to explore the offtake and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) across local, regional, and international markets.  The fuels will be sourced from Allied …

News Desk LAHORE/SIALKOT: Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B e-commerce platform, today announced the launch of Accio Work in Pakistan, positioned as the Agentic Business Team for SMEs. This launch marks a significant shift in digital trade, providing small and medium-sized exporters with an autonomous, plug-and-play workforce capable of executing end-to-end business operations. As Pakistan’s export landscape continues to evolve, the …