India restores air operations in northern regions as military tensions ease, allowing airlines to resume flights to key cities
Pakistan
Latest in Pakistan
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’
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