KARACHI: On 19 December 2023, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi His Excellency Mr. Narut Soontarodom presided over the opening of Thailand Week at Imtiaz Mega, a retail chain in Karachi, Pakistan. This was the first time that Thai products were specially showcased at Imtiaz Mega Store, as well as at other Imtiaz stores across Pakistan. Imtiaz Group had increased …

KARACHI: Anticipation reaches a crescendo as the highly awaited Pakistani film, ‘Wakhri,’ prepares for its national premiere, finally unveiling the cinematic production to the local audience. The motion picture is set to be showcased across Pakistan on January 5th, 2024, promising a cinematic experience like no other. Penned and directed by the visionary Iram Parveen Bilal, the film is produced …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The True Honey Co., one of the world’s leading premium mānuka honey producers from New Zealand, has toppled its own record, harvesting a mānuka honey that has achieved the highest grade ever documented.  The Rare Harvest 2050 MGO (34 UMF™), available now in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and right across the GCC, was …

DUBAI: Toluna, a leading consumer insights, technology, panel, and market research consultancy provider, has released the findings from its recent survey on New Year’s resolutions of UAE residents for 2024. The data collected confirms an enduring commitment to healthier choices and lifestyles across the Emirates. Health Takes Centre Stage, Again Health and healthy choices remain a paramount focus among respondents, …

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The Almarai Bakery Factory in Hail won the award of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Hail Region “Basma”, in its main branch as the best project that motivates and supports the process of sustainable development in the Hail region, which contributes to achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. During the sixth annual Basma ceremony …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and UAE-based Excel ASTRA Engineering & Construction, a leading construction contractor providing integrated solutions for Energy sector projects, have signed a 50-year lease agreement to set up a fabrication facility in KEZAD. Excel Astra to invest approximately AED …

By Seraj Khan, Managing Director of Orient Finance The broad realm of finance has been often defined by numbers, data and rational calculations. The financial industry is generally considered to be developed upon complex algorithms and economic theories, which have been used to predict, optimise and control outcomes. But it is not all about funds and computations, there is a …

DUBAI: Amid Dubai’s unprecedented growth in real estate transactions, Samana Developers proudly reflects on a year of extraordinary accomplishments in 2023. The developer has surpassed the target of Dh3.3 billion in sales in 2023. Dubai’s status as a global destination for living, working, and business continues to propel its real estate market to new heights. The economic factors driving the …

ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has announced that it has signed a definitive concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (“RSPA”) for the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Safaga Sea Port. Following the Government of Egypt’s approval, this significant milestone reaffirms the strong trade ties …

News Desk SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its non-stop flights from Sharjah to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Kabul International Airport daily starting from January 10, 2024. Schedule from and to Kabul, effective January 10, 2024 (all times local): …