To celebrate the first Porsche sports car imported to the Middle East, a limited production of just 20 vehicles will be available exclusively for the Kuwait market STUTTGART/KUWAIT: Porsche is marking 70 years of the brand in the Middle East with a limited-edition model. The Turbo S Sadu Edition is based on the latest 911 Turbo S (992.II generation) and …

Demand for design-led, investment-smart waterfront living shapes Abu Dhabi’s premium residential market ABU DHABI: MERED, the award-winning real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront project designed by Herzog & de Meuron, revealing what is driving high-net-worth buyer decisions in Abu Dhabi’s premium property segment. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in Q1 2026, the …

KARACHI: A road naming and inauguration ceremony was held in Block I, North Nazimabad Town under the auspices of the town administration, where streets were officially named after legendary music composer Nisar Bazmi and renowned playwright Haseena Moin. The event was attended by President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmad Shah, as the chief guest. Other notable participants included …

Researchers highlight ethical AI solutions for health, education, and development KARACHI: From AI-powered cough analysis for diagnosis of tuberculosis to machine learning models supporting maternal and child health, researchers across Aga Khan University (AKU) are harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Intelligence (DI) to address some of today’s most pressing challenges in health, education, and development. These innovations took centre …

KARACHI: Service Long March Tyres Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) book building has witnessed historic investor participation which was oversubscribed 16.7X generating total interest of approximately PKR 69.4 billion (250 million dollars) during the two-day process, marking a remarkable milestone for Pakistan’s capital market. The IPO received the the highest ever bids by any IPO at PSX. The level of …

News Desk KARACHI: Pakistan’s Islamic banking industry is expected to maintain its strong growth momentum, with total assets projected to reach Rs18–19 trillion by December 2026, compared with Rs14.47 trillion by December 2025, according to industry estimates shared during a media briefing held by Meezan Bank in Karachi. The briefing was addressed by Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group Head Consumer Finance, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:Sherpa Communications, a leading B2B-focused business consultancy and PR agency operating across the Middle East region and Africa, has been recognised with the ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Real Estate Business Consultancy’ award at the Gulf Business Real Estate Awards 2026. This recognition reinforces Sherpa Communications’ position as a trusted strategic partner in the built environment ecosystem. The …

ABU DHABI: Building on the successful collaboration launched last year, e& UAE in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), has announced an exclusive package dedicated to its customers performing Hajj, aimed at supporting their digital needs and enabling seamless communication with their families during the forthcoming Hajj season. This collaboration reflects e& UAE’s commitment …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Ibrahim presented the Letters of Credence to 15 newly appointed Heads of Diplomatic Missions of Malaysia during an official ceremony held at Istana Negara. The ceremony was attended by Mohamad Hasan and senior officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among the distinguished diplomats appointed was Abu Bakar Mamat, who has been named the …

News Desk KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi attended the International Summer Drinks Show by Biz Today International powered by Hamdard Laboratories held at The Wok Hei Restaurant on Saturday, 16 May 2026. The event offered a refreshing experience featuring a variety of creative summer beverages prepared by talented student chefs. The participants showcased an impressive range of …