By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Italian Consul in Karachi His Excellency Fabrizio Bielli paid a courtesy call on Honorable Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, where they discussed enhancing bilateral engagement with Italy. As part of the Governor’s plantation drive, Consul Bielli planted a tree, symbolizing their commitment to combat climate change for a sustainable future. Additionally, he visited the Bell …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has officially adopted its new Articles of Association, introducing key updates to the ‘terms and conditions’ for obtaining membership, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. The move follows the approval of the 43rd General Assembly held on March 18, 2025, and the endorsement of the new framework by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the …

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has called upon the startups and educational institutions to come up with solutions to Pakistan’s ongoing energy problems. KE is encouraging innovators to create new ideas and technologies to help meet the growing demand for electricity. This initiative is part of a broader push to make the energy sector more sustainable, which experts believe should focus on …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports has expanded its autism-inclusive training programme, equipping 45,000 employees – across the wider airport community, including partners and stakeholders – to better assist autistic and sensory-sensitive travellers navigating Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). The initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader ambition of becoming a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD). …

News Desk DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year. This impressive growth will be under the spotlight at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where Saudi Arabia will present its latest tourism milestones, showcase new projects …

Web Desk RIYADH: SRMG, the leading integrated media group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has been ranked among “LinkedIn’s Top 15 Companies 2025: The 15 best workplaces to grow your career in Saudi Arabia,” standing as the sole media organization on this prestigious list. This recognition underscores SRMG’s unique position as a trailblazer in the media …

The findings of a major international clinical trial EFFORT, recently presented at a conference hosted by Aga Khan University (AKU), offer new hope for the global fight against Plasmodium vivax malaria – the most prevalent strain in Pakistan accounting for over 80% of cases in the country. The results hold significant promise for transforming how the disease is treated and, …

Web Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) will webcast a live audio feed of its first-quarter 2025 financial results conference call with financial analysts and journalists Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 a.m. CT. The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the call will be available on the website …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank, has added yet another feather in its cap by winning silver for its ‘Invisible Heirs’ campaign at the prestigious Dubai Lynx Awards 2025 – the MENA region’s biggest creative and marketing event. The campaign excelled in the Creative Strategy Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category for elevating consciousness against the systemic denial …

By Rafiq Vayani HAMBURG, Germany: At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Boeing announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai’s 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins. Each Space Bin can accommodate up to six standard-sized bags per bin by turning a bag on its edge, an increase from four bags per bin compared to a …