By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, today announced that it has begun the process to launch an airline and receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pursuant to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). The announcement positions beOnd at the heart of the Kingdom’s ambitious tourism and aviation vision. …

Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has resumed operations and rejoined the national grid after more than ten weeks of suspension that began on October 1, 2025. With the tariff issue resolved, KAPCO’s return strengthens supply reliability in southern Punjab and restores a key Black Start–capable facility to the national system. The interruption occurred due to tariff limitations linked with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo City Dubai Authority and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, have teamed up to enhance the banking facilities available to Expo City’s diverse business community, boosting operational efficiency and enabling businesses to launch, scale and thrive. The partnership, formalised with the signing of a Memorandum …

The Middle East is entering a new phase of logistics expansion as governments accelerate long-term strategies to position the region as a global trade and distribution hub. The Middle East logistics market is set to double this year compared with 2020, reflecting the scale of investment now flowing into infrastructure, technology, and supply chain modernisation. This momentum is reshaping expectations …

News Desk KARACHI: A US-based data center operator Datarocx and Data Vault, Pakistan’s first dedicated AI data center, have signed a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Pakistan into a regional hub for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Under the partnership, Datarocx will extend its US operations into Pakistan, while Data Vault will serve as the sovereign, in country AI infrastructure …

News Desk ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, was recognised by Guinness World Records™ for the most AI agents deployed in a logistics facility. AD Ports Group received the recognition on 11 November 2025 after deploying 205 AI agents across its global operations. H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Chairman of …

6,850 new Pakistani companies joined the chamber during the first nine months of 2025 alone. By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new international representative office in Karachi, with the goal of strengthening bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and Pakistan. The opening of …

Web Desk DUBAI: In its continuous effort to enhance the experience for thousands of visitors, Dubai Taxi Company P.J.S.C (DTC) joins forces with Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s premier live entertainment destination. The strategic alignment aims to provide guests with seamless, hassle-free limousine and taxi transport services, from the arena; ensuring the journey is just as memorable as the show itself. Under …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company, and noon, the region’s leading homegrown e-commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy and scale autonomous robot delivery across the region. The partnership begins with autonomous deliveries for noon Minutes customers, moving the technology from pilot stage to a live, operational service at scale. This joint initiative reflects …

KARACHI: PSRM (Pvt.) Limited and K-Electric have entered into an agreement under which a dedicated distribution system comprising a 132 kV grid station and transmission line will be built at Gharo. The project will ensure reliable and efficient power supply of 15MW supporting the growth in operations of the local steel industry. The new grid station is aimed at enhancing …