By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade relations with the Republic of Uganda, reaffirming its commitment to fostering stronger bilateral business ties and advancing investment partnerships across key growth sectors. The move reflects SCCI’s ongoing efforts to create new opportunities to enhance business cooperation between the two countries …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Culinary Cup 2026, organized by The Culinary Folks, concluded successfully on 4th and 5th July 2026, bringing together talented chefs, culinary students, hospitality professionals, and food enthusiasts from across Pakistan. The event commenced with the Tilawat-e-Quran, followed by the National Anthem, creating a respectful and patriotic atmosphere before the official inauguration. The two-day culinary festival featured …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Quaid-e-Azam House Museum (QAHM) Institute of Nation Building hosted a thought-provoking talk titled “Quaid to Camera: The Media’s Role in Nation Building” at Flagstaff House today. The session featured Sultana Siddiqui, Chairperson of HUM Network, who shared her personal journey and insights on media, leadership, and national progress. The event began with a welcome address …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, is resuming its flights to the Middle East. As flights resume on some routes that were temporarily suspended due to developments in the region, frequencies will be gradually increased, and new routes will be added to the network. Flights on the Izmir-Dubai route resumed on 7th July and …

By Larisa Tseng The future of defense won’t be decided by who builds the fastest interceptor or fields the biggest fleet of autonomous systems. It will come down to who can turn raw information into a decision people can actually trust, and do it first. Across defense and public safety, the whole idea of operational security is shifting. Commercial drones …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: H.E. Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, met with Mr. Fahad Haroon, Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Digital Media, at the Consulate General in Karachi. The meeting focused on the evolving dynamics of the global digital economy, the integration of emerging technologies, …

KARACHI: Federal and provincial health leaders joined global experts in Karachi this week to press for a shift toward evidence-informed and technology-driven health policymaking in Pakistan, with policymakers, researchers, development partners, academia and global health experts calling for artificial intelligence and stronger delivery systems to improve care.  The call came at a two-day symposium organised and hosted by the Aga …

Sport Desk DUBAI: One of the most anticipated sporting spectacles of the year is set to take center stage as BATL of Nations brings the legendary Pakistan-India rivalry to Dubai on Friday, 17 July 2025, at 6:00 PM at The Meydan Hotel. The event will feature elite athletes from both nations competing in a thrilling display of skill, strength, and …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr welcomed Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Founder and Chairman of Dubai Basketball, to the company’s headquarters, where he presented the ABA League trophy following the club’s historic season. The ABA League title marks a major milestone for Dubai Basketball, which secured the championship in its second season – an exceptional achievement that highlights the club’s rapid …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SAMANA Developers, the established and award-winning Dubai based real estate company, has officially announced the launch of its latest residential masterpiece, SAMANA South Haven. Positioned in the rapidly expanding corridor of Dubai Industrial City and Dubai South, the project is designed to elevate everyday living through modern architecture, resort inspired landscaping, and a comprehensive suite of …