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MMBL’s financial inclusion initiative lauded

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank (MMBL) showcased its digital banking initiatives and women’s access to financial services at the ongoing Dubai Expo 2020, a statement said. MMBL President and CEO Ghazanfar Azzam shared the bank’s efforts in promoting financial inclusion in an integral event at the Pakistan Pavilion, “Women of Pakistan: Leading … Read more

Pakistan’s first certified female electricians inspire the world at Expo 2020 Dubai

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s first certified female electricians inspired the world at Expo 2020 by sharing their journey to become the bastions of safety within their neighbourhoods. Abeera Almas and Zara Afshan, who represented the ‘Roshni Baji’ programme introduced by K-Electric to provide a platform for women to showcase their talents, spoke about their critical role in … Read more

H&S Real Estate launches Rs11b project in Lahore

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KARACHI: H&S Real Estate, a Dubai-based property investment firm, has launched Rs11 billion ($70 million) Autograph, a hi-tech residential project in Lahore, a statement said on Monday. The company has also announced its plans of a series of real estate investments in major cities as Pakistan currently offers incentives to new foreign companies and the … Read more

Qalandars eye maiden title, in-form Sultans keen to create history

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After non-stop action for nearly a month, the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to come to an end with a grand finale on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. More than 400 sixes have been smashed by the batters in the competition whereas more than 900 fours have been … Read more

Why Dubai is a popular second-home destination

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Dubai has cemented its position as one of the top cities for expatriates due to its high-quality lifestyle and safe environment, a latest survey showed. Referring to the survey conducted by InterNations in which more than 12,000 members participated, Zoom Property Insights noted in a report that Dubai has emerged as a popular destination for … Read more

Fans’ welcome ‘exceeded expectations’, says Djokovic after winning return

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Novak Djokovic admitted the warm reception he was given by fans in Dubai on Monday exceeded his expectations as he made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia. The world No.1 kicked off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti, and was greeted … Read more

Antigen Test requirement scrapped for travellers to Dubai from Pakistan

Antigen Test requirement scrapped for travellers to Dubai from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has abolished the requirement of rapid antigen tests at airports for passengers travelling from Pakistan to Dubai. According to the notification, the UAE has scrapped the pre-departure PCR test for inbound travellers. While announcing a major policy shift, the UAE government said that all passengers transiting to Dubai … Read more

After Australian furore, Djokovic starts his season in Dubai

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Novak Djokovic’s season, derailed in January when he was deported from Australia, finally starts on Monday in Dubai with the world number one insisting players in the locker room “have been positive and welcoming” on his return. Djokovic missed the chance to win a 10th Australian Open, and 21st Grand Slam, due to the cancellation of his … Read more

District 2020 to spur Dubai realty growth

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The Dubai property market is expected to benefit exponentially from Expo 2020’s transition into District 2020, which is planned to be a sustainable and mixed-use community with the residential and commercial spaces to retain and reuse at least 80 per cent of the infrastructure used for the world’s largest expo. District 2020 will receive a … Read more

I miss tennis after all that has happened, says Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic, the world number one, stated on Thursday that he has missed playing tennis as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai following the coronavirus vaccine controversy that prevented him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia due to a lack of vaccinations, toured the Serbian pavilion at … Read more

H&S Real Estate celebrates Chinese New Year in Dubai

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KARACHI: H&S Real Estate, a real estate company and partner of Emaar Alliance, celebrated Chinese New Year with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Chinese elites, a statement said. Around 500 Chinese community members participated in the event, with a dazzling light show at Burj Khalifa wishing China for the new lunar year. H&S Real … Read more

Fashion milestones Pakistan hit the past week

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Three decades ago Pakistan nowhere on the fashion map of the world. Over the years, the country’s fashion industry has slowly marked its place and has shown its potential of making inroads into the international fashion arena. We are now part of the global village that the world has fast turned into. Our local brands … Read more

TDAP organises national pavilion in Intersec Dubai 2022

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KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has organised a national pavilion with four companies to participate in Intersec Dubai 2022, a statement said. The companies included Aqsa Trading; Chaudhry Fashions; M R & Sons; and Suntex Apparel Industries while Hilton Enterprises and Rasheed Ahmed & Sons participated directly at Intersec Dubai 2022, it … Read more

Waseem looks to add another feather in his cap

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Pakistan’s top professional boxer Muhammad Waseem’s journey has truly been inspirational where he has overcome all sorts of hurdles to shine at the biggest stages of the world. Waseem, who is also known as Falcon, is all set to have another feather in his cap as he is scheduled to take on International Boxing Federation … Read more

Rare collection of Apple products traces evolution

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Dubai: Diehard fans of Apple products often go into a frenzy when a new product from the tech giant hits shelves. The 4am queues in front of Apple showrooms, in the UAE and globally, when a new iPhone hit the shelves is proof of the brand’s massive popularity. But how many people remember the first … Read more

Expo 2020 drives Dubai property boom

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KARACHI: A recent boom in the Dubai real estate sector offers an opportunity to the investors and buyers, as the prices and demand for residential properties are on the rise. While there are other factors at play, leading towards the growth, mainly attributed to the Expo 2020 Dubai. The areas closer to the global fair … Read more

Here’s why Faysal Quraishi issues apology note for Nauman Ijaz!

Here's why Faysal Quraishi issues apology note for Nauman Ijaz!

Pakistani actor and host Faysal Quraishi is apologizing after fellow actor Nauman Ijaz quietly chastised him for being ‘too busy‘ to appear on his talk program. Faysal Quraishi has apologized after colleague Nauman Ijaz gently chided him for being ‘too busy to participate in his talk show. Faysal went on to say that if Nauman had … Read more

Dubai named most popular destination of 2022, beats London, Bali

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DUBAI: Dubai has beaten popular holiday destinations such as London, Bali and Rome to become the most popular destination for 2022, Gulf News reported. In a list released by Tripadvisor, Dubai has taken the top spot, and is followed by London (UK), Cancun (Mexico), Bali (Indonesia) and Crete (Greece). “Dubai is a destination that mixes modern … Read more

Novak Djokovic heads home in Serbia after Australia deportation

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Number one tennis star Novak Djokovic headed home on Monday after Australia deported him over his Covid-19 vaccination status while the Australian Open went underway without him. Djokovic left Australia on Sunday after losing his court bid to stay in the country. The Serbian tennis player has d a brief stop at Dubai. Djokovic was … Read more

Most popular areas for tenants in Dubai

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DUBAI: Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) remained the most popular destination for rental properties in Dubai’s affordable housing segment during 2021; followed closely by Al Nahda, Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Akoya Oxygen, according to Zoom Property Insights. In the luxury category, the highest number of searches were recorded,for Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai. Jumeirah Beach … Read more

Airblue resumes flights to UAE on January 15

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KARACHI: Airblue, Pakistan’s second-largest airline, has resumed international flight operations to the United Arab Emirates. Airblue had received relevant permissions from the Pakistan government and as approvals from the UAE government were received, the airline announced its flight schedule. Airblue aims at flying to most of the cities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It … Read more

Ayesha Omar enjoys the priceless view of her life in Dubai

Ayesha Omar enjoys the priceless view of her life in Dubai

Ayesha Omar, one of the most stylish actresses in Pakistan’s showbiz industry, is enjoying the priceless moments of her life as she is currently enjoying her trip to Dubai. The diva has shared her pictures from the highest point of The View, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai on Instagram.

The BulBulay star shared a video in which she shows a beautiful view of The View Palm.

Sharing the video, the diva wrote in the caption, “The View Palm through my eyes! Follow me as I take you guys to @theviewpalm a man-made wonder that took a whole lot of planning and vision to execute… absolutely breathtaking!”

“We’re shooting some content here too so giving you a glimpse behind the scenes. This is a must see when you #visitdubai,” she added.

 

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Ayesha Omar enjoys winter in Dubai

Actress Ayesha Omar loves to travel and this time her vacationing spot is Dubai and the star is relishing her winter time there. Omar taking it to her Instagram reveals that she has been hanging out in Dubai and enjoying her favourite food on the go. Read more: Throwback when Ayesha Omar sizzled in a … Read more

UAE launches AED100 million ‘Arab genius project’

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ABU DHABI: Ruler of Dubai, vice president and prime minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has launched the AED100 million “Arab genius project”, Khaleej Times reported. The Dubai Ruler has used his 16th Accession Day anniversary to launch the project that will search for 1,000 Arab pioneers in different fields. Sheikh Mohammed said … Read more

Sana Javed flashes a pose at top of Burj Khalifa

Sana Javed flashes a pose at top of Burj Khalifa

The gorgeous actress Sana Javed is giving her fans tourist vibes in the latest photos she posted on her Instagram account. Sana while donning an olive green blazer with black jeans gave a striking pose at the top of Burj Khalifa. The Khaani actress finished the look with a pair of white sneakers and retro … Read more

Expo 2020 passes half-way mark, with just 87 days left

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DUBAI: The Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 8,958,132 visits during its first three months, boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second half of its six-month run, Emirates news agency WAM reported. From October to December 2021, the expo hosted … Read more

Cricket: India’s Ranji Trophy postponed after Covid surge

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NEW DELHI: India’s domestic Ranji Trophy has been postponed after a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, the country’s cricket board said in a statement. The first-class competition — named for Maharaja Ranjitsinhji, an Indian prince who played for England in the 1890s — was scheduled to start this month. But the long-format tournament and February’s Twenty20 women’s league … Read more

Emirates upbeat on growth despite global surge in Covid

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DUBAI: Aviation giant Emirates said on Thursday it expects business to grow next year despite the surge in global coronavirus cases fuelled by the Omicron variant. The Dubai-based carrier said in November it was already on the path to recovery as six-month losses dropped by more than half from a year earlier. “Despite the recent … Read more