Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Namibia to host a conference and expo on Industrial Revolution

Namibia will host the fourth conference and exhibition on the industrial revolution in Windhoek on June 7-8, Namibia’s president said on Thursday. Hosted by the Working Group of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) appointed by the President of Namibia, this event will be held under the theme “The 4th Industrial Revolution as a driving force for green and inclusive industrialization”. Namibia is a semi-arid country located in southwest … Read more

Dubai’s magnificent international expo will close its doors

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – On Thursday, Dubai will say goodbye to its lavish Expo 2020 global exhibition, leaving a multibillion-dollar mini-city in the desert and raising expectations for future hosts. Six months after the $7 billion, purpose-built site’s delayed launch, the Middle East commercial centre will close its doors with performances by Christina … 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

Feature: Smart, green techs shine at Macao’s BEYOND Expo

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MACAO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Electric manned aircraft, modularized integrated building technologies, intelligent recharging platform for electric vehicles, and contactless delivery robots…these are just a glimpse of the many hi-tech products showcased at the first BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo. The expo, being held in China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), pools together the latest … Read more

Dubai’s economy grows faster than expected

Dubai’s economy

DUBAI: Dubai’s economy is rebounding faster-than-expected, as property sales are rising and restaurants are busy, at a time when Europe is experiencing a surge in the Covid cases and tightening restrictions again, Bloomberg reported “The recovery has been faster than we expected,” said Scott Livermore, chief economist for Oxford Economics Middle East in Dubai. “Expo has played … Read more

Robots, big data as Gulf nations bet on AI

Robots, big data as Gulf nations bet on AI

DUBAI: Robots puttering around Dubai’s hi-tech Expo site could be a sign of things to come for the Gulf, where new cities are being built from scratch with artificial intelligence at their core. The 5G-enabled Expo, covering an area twice the size of Monaco, will remain as a “city of the future” and tech industry hub, Expo’s chief … Read more

China’s import expo brings world towards brighter future

SHANGHAI: The fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled for November 5 to 10, is set to open in China’s coastal city of Shanghai. As an icon of China’s opening-up and international cooperation, the expo, which has been held every year since 2018, has promoted global development and prosperity, and contributed to shaping a brighter … Read more

Fans pray for ‘peace’ ahead of India-Pakistan clash

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DUBAI: Fans of India and Pakistan called for “peace” and more cricket between the two Asian giants ahead of the blockbuster clash at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. The arch rivals will lock horns in Dubai in one of the biggest games of the tournament with an expected television audience of up to one billion people. … Read more

Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman: Razak Dawood

Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman: Razak Dawood

Pakistan will pursue individual trade deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Razak Dawood said. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes the mentioned countries along with Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, started talks about free trades with Pakistan in 2004. However, since 2015 the … Read more

Localisation key to success for high-end Pakistani handicrafts

BEIJING: The localisation is a key to success for the high-end Pakistani handicrafts such as a variety of minerals, marbles, wooden and leather products. “This design is specially made for the Chinese customers; they like it a lot,” Muhammad Kamil Khan, CEO of Pak Link Enterprises, said, while showcasing the high-end Pakistani handicrafts in the … Read more

Pakistani exporters to attend 10 Chinese exhibitions

BEIJING: Pakistani exporters and traders would participate in 10 exhibitions to be held in China during the fiscal year 2021/22 to promote different products. Due to the Covid-19, more emphasis has been placed on virtual activities; however, some physical exhibitions will also be held during the ongoing fiscal year. The 10 exhibitions, with Pakistan’s participation, … Read more

Emirates offers complimentary Dubai Expo passes

Emirates postpones flight resumption to Subcontinent till July 21

KARACHI: Emirates, the premier partner and the official airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched an exclusive offer for customers to experience the excitement of the World Expo, the largest-of-its-kind event in the region. Emirates customers visiting Dubai, and travelling through Dubai, anytime during the much-awaited mega event running from October 1, 2021 to March … Read more

Overseas aviation enterprises look to expanding presence in China

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CHANGSHA: Major players in the aviation industry sent positive signals for deeper cooperation with their Chinese counterparts at the latest edition of Hunan International General Aviation Industry Expo in central China’s Hunan Province. The three-day event attracted key enterprises from home and abroad, including the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the Aero Engine Corporation of … Read more

China viable market for Pakistani cosmetic products

Budget 2021-22: Imported Make-up, Food And Perfumes Set To Become Costly

BEIJING: The exports of Pakistani cosmetics to Chinese customers, particularly the Muslim community would be a good opportunity for the Pakistani products, as China has a huge and approachable market, an official said. Ahmad Zafar, director of Beauty Expert (Pvt) Ltd, said: “China is a huge market and it is an approachable market, as well. … Read more

Vaccination process halted as staff protest delay in salaries

To 'support emotional health' of frontline Covid responders Pakistan launches a mobile app

KARACHI: More than 300 staff members at the Karachi Expo vaccination centre staged a violent protest against delay in their salaries. A day ago, National Command Operation Center (NCOC) chief Asad Umar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan had urged the masses to get vaccinated to stem the … Read more

Expo 2020 Dubai Unveils the Ticket Prices, Event Kick starts From July 18

Expo 2020 Dubai Unveils the Ticket Prices, Event Kick starts From July 18

Expo 2020 Dubai has recently unveiled the prices for the event tickets as the preparations enter the final stage. A one-day ticket will cost AED95 ($26). If anyone is interested in attending the whole event, the ticket will cost AED495 ($135). Expo 2020 Dubai tickets will be available worldwide from July 18. Organizers are confident … Read more

Expo 2020 Dubai postponed to October, 2021 due to COVID-19

EXPO 2020 Dubai

EXPO 2020 Dubai has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and now it will be happened in October, 2021 on the same venue. According to the details, Members of Bureau International des Expositions had been voting on the request to delay the program. The global mega exhibition will now happen from 1 October 2021 … Read more

Sindh govt to convert Expo Karachi into isolation center

Expo isolation center

The Sindh government has taken the proactive decision to convert Karachi’s Expo Center into a 10,000-bed isolation centre as the province ramps up its efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, the development comes after the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the province rose to 213. The … Read more

Pakistan Participates in Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition

Pakistan Participates

For the First Time, Pakistan participates in Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (JTTX) that kicked off Wednesday at Hilton Hotel. It was reported that Pakistan participates in The 10th edition of the expo organized from February 26th till 28th 2020. Some 200 exhibitors from 30 countries — including ministries, airlines, and service providers in … Read more