International
Emirates Group Hits Record Half-Year Profits Amid Strong Global Demand
KARACHI, November 07 2024: The Emirates Group has reported its highest-ever half-year profit, with profit before tax reaching AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of the 2024-25 financial year, marking a 1% increase from the same period last year. Despite the recent implementation of a 9% corporate tax in the…
A Milestone for Jiu-Jitsu in Pakistan
KARACHI, November 06 2024: The recent MOU signing ceremony at the Sindh Governor’s House in Karachi for the Pakistan UAE Jiu-Jitsu Friendship Cup is a momentous event that marks a new chapter in the development of Jiu-Jitsu in Pakistan. This collaboration between Pakistan and the UAE is not just a celebration of sportsmanship, but a…
Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes: A New Chapter for the World Agriculture Forum
KARACHI, November 03 2024: Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, the outgoing Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), is set to take the helm as Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in mid-November 2024. With an extensive career spanning over 30 years in agricultural research for development, Dr…
Over $10 million in business deals signed at Food Asia 2024
Karachi, October 31 2024: The 17th edition of the Plastic Packaging, Corrugated, and Food Asia International exhibition and conferences recorded over $10 million in business deals between foreign and local companies in different segments, according to the organizers. Various exhibiting companies from Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, China, and Iran have received overwhelming responses from local delegates…
Saudia Reports 10% Growth in Guest Transportation for Q3 2024
Saudia Arabia, October 30 2024: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced impressive operational results for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a 10% growth in guest transportation compared to the same period last year. The airline successfully transported over nine million guests on more than 49,500 flights, reflecting a 9% increase…