Flyadeal launches new domestic routes and reveals expansion to Pakistan in February
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Flyadeal announces Karachi flights as it expands to South Asia
Flights from Riyadh and Jeddah commence on 2 February; CEO Greenway promises ‘an exciting year of expansion as more aircraft join the fleet’
cricket tournament
UAE to host blockbuster India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match
Dubai likely to host all India matches after Pakistan Cricket Board agrees to a hybrid model following India’s refusal to travel
AD Ports Group
AD Ports Group signs 4 MoUs with Pakistan to boost trade and transport links
AD Ports Group is a major investor in Pakistan, which is a strategic trade gateway to Central Asia and Russia
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Dubai real estate supply; Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; $100m startup boost; Best Arab universities; Saudi expat job skill tests – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate supply, ‘World’s Best Airline’, $100m startup boost, Saudi expat job skills and more of the top news stories this week
Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia tests skills of expat workers from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; 209,500 workers accredited in job scheme
Saudi Arabia’s Professional Accreditation Program aims to enable employers to assess their workforce
geopolitical conflicts
Israel-Iran war would be ‘catastrophic’ and ‘devastating’ for Pakistan, says ambassador
The ambassador also called for peace and stability in the region
Imran Khan
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with attempted murder
The former cricket star faces a new charge following the death of a police officer during protests organised by his party members
Amnesty seekers
UAE visas ‘at the top of the agenda,’ says Pakistan ambassador ahead of deputy Prime Minister visit
Pakistani nationals in the UAE are currently being urged to take advantage of the country’s visa amnesty program
Pakistan
Sharjah Chamber hosts inaugural meeting of Pakistan Business Council
It seeks to boost trade and investment exchanges, fostering sustainable economic development that benefits both countries
Pakistan
Pakistan fintech PostEx to disrupt e-commerce sector in Saudi Arabia, UAE with upfront payment solutions to merchants
Company founder Khan says while there are existing players in both markets, their hybrid solution will make it unique in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE
AI
AI real estate consultant launched; Pakistan updates visa rules; travel ban rule change; UAE and Saudi law updates – 10 things you missed this week
UAE and Saudi law changes, Pakistan changes visa rules, Dubai real estate developments and more of the top stories this week
e-visas
Pakistan announces visa on arrival for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, fees waived for 126 countries: reports
Pakistan will offer visa-on-arrival to GCC residents, waives visa fees for 126 countries according to media reports in the country
Pakistan
Pakistan Independence Day 2024 celebrations in the UAE
10,000 people expected at Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in the UAE
music industry
Why “Piya Piya Calling” is an example of the soft power that Pakistan needs to promote
The number one trending song in both Norway and Pakistan signals an unexpected artistic collaboration with global resonance
Aviation
Flydubai launches daily flights to Islamabad, Lahore in Pakistan
Services to Islamabad International Airport and Allama Iqbal International Airport will operate from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport
Eid Al Adha
Emirates Red Crescent’s Eid Al-Adha sacrificial meat campaign to benefit 4,000 families in Pakistan
The campaign is in line with its mission to strengthen bridges of cooperation and giving with all brotherly and friendly nations