News Desk DUBAI: The successful launch of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced Earth observation satellite developed by the UAE, marks a defining moment for the nation’s burgeoning space programme. This milestone is a testament to the UAE’s ambitions in space exploration and a shining example of the “Make It In The Emirates” initiative championed by the UAE government. As a leading …

News Desk DOHA:: Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme’s relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar’s growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme’s growing popularity. In January 2025, the programme …

KARACHI: The Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) unveiled plans for the 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) during a well-attended press conference at a local hotel. The three-day festival, themed Narratives from the Soil, will take place from February 7 to 9, 2025. Media representatives gathered to learn about this highly anticipated cultural event that has become a cornerstone of Pakistan’s …

News Desk ABU DHABI: e& Carrier & Wholesale (C&WSS), the international wholesale arm of e&, is reinforcing its position as a global connectivity enabler with a strategic expansion into high-growth regions and a renewed focus on digital infrastructure. By strengthening its international footprint and integrating AI-driven solutions, e& C&WS is driving new business opportunities to scale, transform, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: AD Ports Grouphas signed a  50-year land lease agreement with Al Ain Mills, a member of Al Hazaa Investment Group. This strategic partnership will see the development of a state-of-the-art grain storage and processing facility at Khalifa Port at South Quay, further enhancing the port’s capabilities and reinforcing its position as a premier trade hub …

Web Desk KARACHI: On 2 February 2025 His Excellency, Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, has been invited to inaugurate the Thai pavilion and to give an interview to the media at the Legend Hotels & Resorts Pavilion during the three-day Pakistan Travel Mart 2025. Mr. Surashete expressed his wish that more Pakistanis visit Thailand, a country known …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has launched seven promotional campaigns throughout February, offering discounts of up to 50% on 3,000 selected products across its branches and through its smart store. This initiative aims to delight shoppers and provide them with high-quality products at competitive prices in line with the cooperative’s community-oriented initiatives. Mr. Shuaib Al Hammadi, Sr. Media Section Manager, …

News Desk DUBAI: Palazzo Versace Dubai, the city’s most fashionable address, introduces an exclusive Stay at Palazzo Versace. Fly The World offer, designed to redefine luxury. Located in the heart of Dubai overlooking Dubai Creek, this extraordinary offer promises an unforgettable experience, combining unparalleled elegance and delightful offerings, including a guaranteed return flight voucher to a destination of your choice. “As part of …

DUBAI: As part of ongoing efforts to repurpose waste and connect with communities, Emirates has recently distributed more than 12,000 First Class eye masks to schools for the blind, sensory services, and vision support centres across the UK. The donation was inspired by an idea from a creative teacher in Scotland, who connected Emirates to a network of more than …

News Desk KARACHI: Hashmanis Laboratory, a leading name in diagnostic and preventive healthcare services, is proud to announce the introduction of the Mandatory Meningitis Vaccine for travelers to Saudi Arabia. This initiative aligns with the latest health regulations set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which require all pilgrims, Umrah performers, and travelers to provide proof of meningitis vaccination before …