Hamdan bin Mohammed, Maktoum bin Mohammed visit Emirates Group Headquarters
DUBAI - H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Moham...
DUBAI – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today visited the Emirates Group Headquarters. Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Dep...
Dubai Chambers signs trade MoU with Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
• Large delegation visits UAE on fact-fi...
• Large delegation visits UAE on fact-finding mission to internationalise trade. • Lootah: “The trade visit was a great success, with the signing of an MoU heralding a new era in closer trade ties between Dubai and China.” • Expandable trade opportunities include ships and boats, textiles,...
Pakistan, Iran open border market, power transmission line
Iran and Pakistan on Thursday inaugu...
Iran and Pakistan on Thursday inaugurated a joint border market and an electricity transmission line. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and senior officials from both countries witnessed the opening ceremony. The Mand-Pishin Border Sustenance Marke...
Canadian airline to commence operations in Pakistan
In a significant initiative in the aviat...
In a significant initiative in the aviation sector, a private Canada’s ZARA Airways has shown intent to operate flights in Pakistan. Canada’s ZARA Airways’ new initiative is aimed at opening up new avenues for facilitating travel between the two countries. ZARA Airways intends to o...
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli Likely to Play in Same Team this Year
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is s...
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to decide on the fate of the Asia-Africa Cup during its upcoming meeting. If approved, cricket fans could witness the exciting pairing of Babar Azam and Virat Kohli playing together in the same team in June of this year. The Asia-Africa Cup is a prestigious tou...
Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets; Ukraine says 29 were shot down
KYIV, Ukraine - Russia fired 30 cruise...
KYIV, Ukraine – Russia fired 30 cruise missiles against different parts of Ukraine early Thursday in the latest nighttime test of Ukrainian air defenses, which shot down 29 of them, officials said. One person died and two were wounded by a Russian missile that got through and struck an industr...
G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA, Japan - The symbolism wil...
HIROSHIMA, Japan – The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima, a city whose name evokes the tragedy of war, to tackle a host of challenges including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising tensions in Asia. The attention on the war in ...
UAE: Mensha Ventures inks deal worth $1 billion with global banks for sustainability
Mensha Ventures, with an unwavering comm...
Mensha Ventures, with an unwavering commitment to advancing the global transition towards clean energy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with strategic partners from China to bolster UAE’s capabilities in sustainability and infrastructure. During the Annual Investment Meeting held in Abu D...
Thrive in challenging times: Master Sri Akarshana shares formula for happiness
In today's fast-paced world, anxiety...
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety, depression and tension have become ubiquitous. The pressure to succeed, meet deadlines, maintain a decent lifestyle, and keep up with the ever-changing demands of society take a heavy toll on our mental and physical health, depriving us of happiness. Maste...
UAE celebrates listing of Dirhams Islamic Treasury Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
His Excellency Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussa...
His Excellency Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, on Monday, rang the market-opening bell to celebrate and mark the listing of the domestic Dirhams Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) on Nasdaq Dubai. The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance as the iss...
Pakistan: Sajid Sadpara summits Mount Everest without oxygen
Pakistan’s renowned mountaineer Sajid Sa...
Pakistan’s renowned mountaineer Sajid Sadpara has made history as he scaled the world’s highest peak Mount Everest without the support of supplemental oxygen and assistance from Sherpas, who are considered elite mountain climbers, on Sunday in Nepal. He is the first Pakistani to climb the world....
Thrive in challenging times: Master Sri Akarshana shares formula for happiness
In today's fast-paced world, anxiety...
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety, depression and tension have become ubiquitous. The pressure to succeed, meet deadlines, maintain a decent lifestyle, and keep up with the ever-changing demands of society take a heavy toll on our mental and physical health, depriving us of happiness. Maste...
At the top of the world: Naila Kiani second Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest
Pakistan’s mountaineer Naila Kiani on Su...
Pakistan’s mountaineer Naila Kiani on Sunday etched her name in the chronicles of history as she scaled the top of Mount Everest. Naila’s remarkable achievement makes her the second woman from Pakistan to complete this extraordinary expedition. The first female mountaineer from Pakistan to summi...
IMF asks Pakistan to arrange $8 billion for bailout package, avoid default
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) ha...
Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to arrange fresh loans worth $8 billion to support external debt repayments over the next seven months for the completion of the long-stalled 9th review bailout package. A staff-level agreement to release a $1.1 billion tranche out of a $6.5 b...
Emirates-Etihad partnership: Is a Mideast aviation powerhouse in the making?
Two major airlines, Emirates and Etihad,...
Arab Emirates
Two major airlines, Emirates and Etihad, both based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are set to work more closely together. This has sparked discussions about the possibility of a merger and the potential for a Mideast super airline. The UAE’s ownership of two dominant global Emirates and Etihad...
Pakistan: Court grants blanket bail to Imran Khan in multiple cases
Former prime minister Imran Khan on Frid...
Former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday got blanket relief from Islamabad High Court (IHC) as it barred the authorities from arresting him in any case till Monday morning (May 15). A two-member special divisional bench granted two-week bail to the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan in th...
Pakistan's Supreme Court orders release of Imran Khan, declares arrest unlawful
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday dec...
Pakistan‘s Supreme Court on Thursday declared former prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest “illegal” after hearing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition challenging the arrest of the party chief. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial...
Pakistan: Rupee touches 300 in historic low against dollar due to political instability, IMF deal delay
The lingering political turmoil has been...
The lingering political turmoil has been taking a severe toll on the market sentiments as the Pakistani rupee depreciated a further 3 % to a record 298.93 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed that the Pakistani currency closed at 29...
Pakistan: Imran Khan's arrest triggers 13% drop in remittances
Overseas Pakistanis remittances declined...
Overseas Pakistanis remittances declined by 13% Month on Month to $ 2.2 billion during April 2023 compared to $ 2.5 billion during March 2023, according the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks a 29% decrease on a Year on Year basis in remittances, with analysts attributing the downfall to the current...
Pakistan: Imran Khan's deputy Shah Mahmood, Asad Umer arrested
Police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
Police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and Asad Umer on Wednesday in high profile raids followed by the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been taken into custody for 15 days under Section III of the Maintenance of Public....
Pakistan: Imran Khan appears in court as violent protests grip the country
Violent protesters put the building of R...
Violent protesters put the building of Radio Pakistan in Peshawar on fire as Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan appeared before a judge, a day after his arrest on corruption charges sparked nationwide protests. A violent mob broke down the gate of Radio Pakistan and entered the buildi...
Imran Khan’s arrest: Pakistan sinks deeper into crises?
Pakistan's most popular opposition leade...
Pakistan‘s most popular opposition leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by paramilitary forces on Tuesday outside an Islamabad court over corruption allegations. This move, political analysts and critics say, is destined to plunge the country into a much deeper crisis. Inte...
Pakistan: Nationwide violent protests erupt after former PM Imran Khan's arrest
At least one person wa...
At least one person was reported killed in clashes between protesters and the military in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province, with another five people wounded there, while about 15 injuries were reported amid similar violence in Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Lahore. Violent protests hav...
Second International Solar Energy Meet kicks off on Friday
The second International Solar Energy Me...
The second International Solar Energy Meet (ISEM) & IEEEP IREM Expo (Pakistan‘s Premium Electronics and Electrical Exhibition) will start from Friday at Expo Center. The event will be attended by the local and international energy & power sector experts, primarily working in renewable....
Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan arrested in Al-Qadir Trust case in Islamabad
Pakistan’s restive politics took a new t...
Pakistan’s restive politics took a new turn as former prime minister Imran Khan has been taken into custody over corruption allegations during his appearance in the Islamabad High Court. Khan has termed the charges ‘politically motivated’, and this dramatic move threatens fresh turmoil in the ...
UAE: Middle East’s ATM 2023 sets new record with over 40,000 attendance
More than 40,000 people – including 30,0...
More than 40,000 people – including 30,000 visitors – attended the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded last week in Dubai, UAE. This not only represents a year-on-year increase of 29% in attendees compared to 2022, it also represents a 5% increase over 2019. It establish...
UAE: Ministry of Finance determined to safeguard fiscal integrity for investment climate
Under the patronage of the UAE’s Ministr...
Under the patronage of the UAE’s Ministry of Finance, the two-day 2023 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East commenced at the Fairmont, The Palm – Dubai. Over 300 anti-fraud leaders and experts from diverse sectors in the Middle East are participating in the two-day conference. Association of Certif...
Wizz Air plan to extend service to India, UAE-Pakistan flight for as low as Dh 179
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a budget airline, ha...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a budget airline, has revealed its plans to extend its services to India and neighbouring nations after marking its debut in the Pakistani market. Reportedly, the low-cost airline has received clearance from the government to initiate flights to and from Pakistan. Experts have de...
UAE: Sultan al-Neyadi shares stunning photos of Dubai from space
The United Arab Emirates’ astronaut Sult...
The United Arab Emirates’ astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi has shared a stunning night-time view of Dubai from space – capturing some of the emirate’s most famous landmarks. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, shared the photo on his Twitter account, describing it as “an awe-inspiri...
SriLankan seeks the right partner to spread its wings
SriLankan Airlines will continue to ...
SriLankan Airlines will continue to play its vital role in stabilising the national economy by attracting international tourists through its growing operational network, its top official says. Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, said the government would find the right pa...
UK: Historic ceremony marks coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
King Charles and Queen Camilla have ...
Charles III
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been crowned on a historic day of pageantry, capped by cheering from crowds in front of Buckingham Palace. Thousands packed the Mall despite the rain, after a deeply religious Coronation service at Westminster Abbey and a huge procession through London. The King a...
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 102 runs, become No. 1 ODI team
After a somewhat off-colour performance ...
After a somewhat off-colour performance where Pakistan allowed New Zealand to get close to them, this was back to business for the hosts. A century from Babar Azam – his 18th in ODIs – helped Pakistan post an intimidating 334 for 6 after being put in to bat. It was then up to the bowlers...
UK prepares for King Charles coronation at Buckingham Palace today
The first coronation in 70 years is ...
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The first coronation in 70 years is to take place on Saturday morning, with King Charles III and the Queen Consort preparing for their historic carriage ride to Westminster Abbey. Despite forecasts of rain, crowds have already begun to gather on the procession route. There will be a huge security op...
Forbes' 2023 Rich List: Cristiano Ronaldo outranks Messi and Mbappe
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of...
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2023, with his earnings nearly doubling after his move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The football superstar earned $136 million, thanks to an estimated annual playing salary of $75 million. This makes him the wo...
UAE, US explore investment avenues in clean tech start ups
A delegation of senior officials and bus...
A delegation of senior officials and business leaders from the UAE, headed by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has visited the US state of Texas, the single-largest state exporter to the UAE, to identify new bilateral investment and collaboration op...
Selena Gomez's fake Met Gala image creates buzz on Twitter, breaks records
Selena Gomez may have been absent from t...
Selena Gomez may have been absent from this year’s Met Gala, but that didn’t stop her from making headlines. Two viral photos of the 30-year-old singer supposedly at the event left netizens a little confused. However, it quickly became apparent that the photos were doctored, and Selena d...
Pakistan's FM Bilawal Bhutto reaches India to attend SCO ministers summit
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal ...
PakistaIndiaRelations
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reached Indian city of Goa on Thursday to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers’ Summit. The Indian officials welcomed Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Goa. Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto departed from Karachi to attend Shanghai Cooperation ...
UAE: AI, sustainability key drivers of tourism tech, experts tell ATM 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities are attracting the highest levels of investment in travel technology at present, according to innovation specialist, Plug and Play. Experts from the Silicon Valley-headquartered firm shared a range of i...
UAE: Ministry of Economy launches survey ahead of new CEPA negotiations
The Ministry of Economy has announced th...
The Ministry of Economy has announced the launch of a new survey targeting the UAE’s business owners, industrialists and entrepreneurs for their insights and inputs ahead of negotiations for upcoming Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA). The survey will help shape the parameters of...
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