Dubai celebrated the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day with a major gathering at the Dubai Exhibition Centre
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Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group expands its presence in Pakistan with new Islamabad office
Will serve as a critical platform for deepening engagement with government stakeholders and advancing priority trade initiatives
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi doubles flights to Pakistan cities Faisalabad, Multan
The increase in capacity strengthens air connectivity between the UAE and Pakistan
Dubai
Dubai’s DIB helps arrange $1 billion sovereign financing for Pakistan
The Dubai bank was the sole Islamic global coordinator and worked with Standard Chartered as Joint Mandated Lead Arrangers
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways expands Karachi flight routes
The UAE carrier will provide 28 weekly services on the Abu Dhabi-Karachi route, with tickets now available for purchase
Bitcoin
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW to power Bitcoin mining and AI data centres
Pakistan plans to use surplus electricity to support bitcoin mining and AI centres, aiming to boost jobs and attract investment
Airspace
India announces opening of 32 airports after ceasefire with Pakistan
India restores air operations in northern regions as military tensions ease, allowing airlines to resume flights to key cities
Cricket
IPL suspended and PSL moved to UAE amid India-Pakistan tensions
Indian and Pakistan cricket authorities make decision on postponed and rehomed tournaments
Airspace
UAE carriers temporarily suspend Pakistan flights as military tensions with India escalate
The violence marks the worst military flare-up between the two countries in more than two decades
Air India
Air India seeks $600mn in aid if Pakistan airspace ban persists for a year: Report
The Tata-owned carrier Air India says rerouted long-haul flights to Europe and North America are burning more fuel and straining crew resources
digital healthcare
Pakistan’s MedIQ raises $6mn to expand digital healthcare platform across GCC
Healthcare tech startup MedIQ will expand into Qatar and neighboring GCC markets following a $6 million investment led by Rasmal Ventures and Joa Capital
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways adds Peshawar to growing Pakistan network from September 2025
Etihad will deploy its Airbus A320 family aircraft on the route, configured with eight Business Class and 150 Economy Class seats
digital financial services
Pakistan’s Haball secures $52mn pre-Series A funding round, eyes Saudi Arabia expansion
The Sharia-compliant fintech Haball is exploring additional market entries across the Middle East, including the UAE and Qatar, as well as Asia
AD Ports Group
Maqta Technologies to partner Pakistan Single Window in driving cross-border trade
AD Ports Group’s company will enhance digital innovation and efficiency in Pakistan’s cross-border trade by helping implement cutting-edge solutions
AD Ports Group
AD Ports Group signs major deal to develop industrial zone near Pakistan’s largest ports
AD Ports Group signs MoU with Pakistan Board of Investment to boost trade and economic activity
Aviation
Saudi airline flyadeal announces 5 new routes, plans expansion to Pakistan
Flyadeal launches new domestic routes and reveals expansion to Pakistan in February
Aviation
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’