August 16, 2026
The PCB has named women's squads for the ACC Women's Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan, with Fatima Sana captaining both after missing the Sri Lanka series. Pakistan face India on September 5.
July 20, 2026
Pakistan began issuing e-passports to its citizens in the United Arab Emirates on July 20, with the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai processing all new applications exclusively under the e-passport category. The new documents comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization's standards and carry biometric data and enhanced security features. The UAE is home to approximately 1.7 million Pakistani workers and is one of Pakistan's largest sources of remittances.
A general view of downtown Dubai showing the world’s tallest building Burj Al Khalifa, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2022. — Reuters DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market started 2026 on a buoyant note, recording property transactions worth AED 771.12 million ($210 million) on the first business day of the year, underscoring continued investor confidence after a record 2025. According to official data, 204 transactions were completed in a single day, comprising 140 residential units, 40 buildings and 24 plots, signaling broad demand across multiple real estate segments. The highest value transaction was recorded in Palm Jumeirah, where a
Pakistan U19 left Karachi for Dubai to take part in the eight-team ACC U19 Asia Cup scheduled from December 12 to 21. Pakistan, who are in Group ‘A’, will play their opening match against Malaysia at the Dubai Sevens Stadium on Friday, December 12.Pakistan’s second match of the tournament will be against India at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday, December 14, while their third match will be against the UAE on Tuesday, December 16, also at the ICC Academy Ground.Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka are part of Group ‘B’.As per the format of the tournament, the top two
December 5, 2025
General view of Burj Khalifa and downtown skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.— Reuters DUBAI: Dubai has become one of the world’s top destinations for billionaires, with global wealth set to reach $15.8 trillion in 2025, according to the latest Billionaire Aspirations Report 2025. The report is published annually by UBS — a major Swiss financial institution known internationally for managing the wealth of the world’s richest families and tracking global billionaire trends. The report explained that more wealthy families are moving than ever before, mainly because of security, business opportunities, tax benefits and a higher quality of life. The
November 21, 2025
Smoke and flames rise after the Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, 2025. — X/@IndianExpress India’s homegrown Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said, marking the second such crash in less than two years. The fighter was flying at low altitude around 2:15 p.m. (1015 GMT) before descending into a ball of fire, according to a witness. Footage from the scene showed black smoke rising from behind a cordoned-off airstrip. This is the second known crash of the fighter jet, which is powered by
Screens displaying stock information are seen as investors look at the Dubai Financial Market, June 17, 2013. — Reuters DUBAI: Dubai continues to attract foreign investors at a record pace, with 53,838 new companies joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first nine months of 2025. Pakistani companies ranked second among non-UAE investors, with 4,281 new registrations, highlighting the emirate’s growing importance as a hub for trade, investment and regional business expansion, according to the report. The chamber reported that the total value of members’ exports and re-exports reached AED 260 billion, representing an increase of 16% compared to
The property under construction is located near Dubai Marina, September 27, 2011. — Reuters DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market saw transactions worth AED 19 billion (nearly Rs 1.45 trillion) last week, the Dubai Land Department said, covering 5,375 deals across the emirate. Of the total, 4,034 sales were valued at AED 11.8 billion (Rs 901.7 billion), 910 mortgage deals totaled AED 4.4 billion (Rs 336.6 billion) and 215 gift transactions totaled AED 2.7 billion (Rs 206.6 billion). Weekly sales included 345 land deals, 3,477 home sales and 212 building sales, while mortgages included 222 on land, 853 on homes and
The Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA) will return for its third edition on November 22 at the Dubai Festival Arena, after a four-year hiatus. Nominations for 22 of the 24 categories were announced on Wednesday, covering works in film, television, music, fashion and digital content. The jury, announced on October 9, includes; Something High Managing Editor Hassan Choudary, YouTuber Taimoor Salahuddin (Mooroo) and cultural critics Kamran Jawaid, Maliha Rehman and Sabah Bano Malik. Something Haute Aamna Isani will be in charge of jury. The full list of candidates is as follows: Film Best Film – PopularTaxalis GateNayaabUmro Ayyar Best Actor
October 3, 2025
Pakistan’s Consulate in Dubai released a video aimed at informing Pakistani workers on the UAE on their rights and responsibilities for employment, according to Khaleej Times. The video covers the key issues in the workplace, including license, salary, free, overtime and the right process for legal abandonment. The consulate also informed the South Asia community to start employment only after receiving their work licenses. Authorities emphasized that employees who leave work during the test period without informing their employer could face a one -year employment ban. “As the Pakistanis Pakistanis in the UAE, we represent our country here, this video
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