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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
KTM AG returns to full production
KTM AG resumed production across all four lines at its main plants of Mattighofen and Munderfing, with 1,000 production employees returning to normal operations. Production for its KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas motorcycle brands is included. "A special thank you goes to our employees, who have made this restart possible through their tremendous dedication, flexibility, and team spirit over the past months," said KTM AG CEO Gottfried Neumeister in a news release. "Their commitment during one of the most challenging phases has been - and continues to be - a key success factor for the company's future development. Restarting production gives us the stability we need to fully refocus on quality, customer proximity, and further development." While this does not necessarily conclude the saga of KYM parent company Pierer Mobility AG's restructuring, which was announced in November 2024, it further lessens speculation about the overall health of the company that produced last year's Pro Motocross champion, Chase Sexton. In May 2025, the company announced that Bajaj Auto Ltd., a co-owner of KTM AG alongside Stefan Pierer, had secured a one-year, $632 million loan to keep the company operational as it restructured some of its debt. Representing KTM, Sexton is currently fourth in SuperMotocross World Championship points. Husqvarna's top rider is Malcolm Stewart, who sits sixth in the standings. GasGas is best represented by Justin Barcia in ninth. More SuperMotocross News Motocross of Nations to return to U.S. in 2028, 2031Loretta's Lap-a-Thon Benefitting St. Jude returns for 2025Washougal 450 Results | 250 ResultsJo Shimoda earns second Motocross win of 2025 at WashougalChase Sexton beats Jett Lawrence at WashougalHaiden Deegan wins Washougal Moto 1 over Jo ShimodaChase Sexton wins Washougal Moto 1, Jett Lawrence thirdWashougal 450 Qualification | 250 QualificationJason Anderson out for remainder of 2025 SMX seasonWashougal Preview | Betting Guide


What's On
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
11 homegrown brands to shop instead of international luxury labels
There's no shopping like shopping in Dubai. You get all the international luxury labels and beyond in the many malls available here, as well as numerous online websites delivering from around the world, but what if we told, you don't need to look that far. We have incredible luxury labels right here on our doorstep, offering the very best of the fashion world. This list of homegrown brands swaps will take you through an entire outfit – from the dress to the accessories. The dress… Reemami Launched by Reema Al Banna in 2009, Reemami is a homegrown hero championing all forms of dopamine dressing – bright prints, playful colours, whimsical design and big, bold silhouettes for days. Reemami collections come in beautiful unique shapes and flowy designs. @reemamiofficial …and That's My Gal Shop That's My Gal, a homegrown label that celebrates bold prints, joyful hues, and resort-ready silhouettes, all with a distinctly Indian flair. Founded by expat Pia in 2022, the brand offers breezy dresses, kaftans, co-ord sets, and beach-ready accessories. Expect free-flowing fabrics, thoughtful handwork, and pieces designed for sun-drenched style and carefree days. @thatsmy_gal Ahlam Shahin Emirati designer Ahlam Shahin's namesake label offers flowy, frilly, feminine silhouettes, with drama and flair. Rooted in traditional local fashion, the pieces are perfect for special occasions, incorporating the art of fall, fabric and embellishment into their designs – perfect for your next big party. It's a beautiful blend of local and international taste. @ahlamshahinatelier My Fancy Closet Founded by Bashayer Al Mahmoud, this Emirati brand is dedicated to reimagining the romance of vintage elegance for the modern era. Founded in 2013, the brand brings those big, bold silhouettes, flowy and romantic, with lots of fabric, detailing and inspiration taken from traditional local fashion. If you're looking for your occasion wear find, this is where you need to look. Bonus: it's great for the modest girlies too. @my_fancy_closet The shoes… ZAIA Emirati footwear brand ZAIA is all about quiet luxury, effortless design and all-day comfort. Featuring a line of stunning, classic loafers in a variety of colours, this is your swap for the wildly popular Loro Piano loafers that still have the luxury fashion community in a chokehold. Pick from beautiful shades, neutrals to brights and more combinations. Dhs1,450, @zaiadubai The bag… Okhtein Founded by Egyptian sisters Aya and Mounaz Abdel Raouf, Okhtein is known for its bold glamour, artisanal craftsmanship and unmistakable silhouettes. Each bag is a statement piece that blends heritage and high fashion – from sculptural shapes and metallic accents to their newly launched woven summer collection. Designed to elevate evening wear, these are accessories with a story, rooted in culture and made to stand out. @okhtein Odeem Emirati brand Odeem is all about leather craftsmanship, bringing leather bags in iconic, timeless designs, meant to be keepsakes for life. Founded by Fatma Al Otaiba in 2019, the brand is deeply passionate about putting only the best product on your arm. Swap the ever-popular Hermès Picotin for an Odeem design – homegrown, made on this land with love. But not just for this one design – if you're looking for quality leather craft, then Odeem is the one for you. @odeem_official Nuaimi Collective Huda Al Nuaimi is the brains behind this luxury print and product design label. With several gorgeous fabrics to choose from, anyone can purchase these designs and utilise it for your own personalised creation. Whether you want a bag, dress, shirt or scarf made, your item will be totally unique. @nuaimi_collective The accessories… Toktam In a world full of trends, how does one stand out? You take the trend and make it your own, and Toktam will help you do just that. Wrist stacks have been made insanely popular by brands like Cartier and Tiffany – everyone seems to have a Juste Un Clou or Tiffany T bangle. Homegrown brand Toktam's bangles are perfect for stacking, but making it your own. Fine jewellery designer Toktam Shekarriz blends her Persian heritage with Arabic influences in these stunning pieces. @ Zei Jewels Same vibe, but elevated. The novelty of Zei Jewels is that the pieces come with a fine skeleton and interchangeable back plates in different materials. One piece, endless versatility. You'll find the same colours and pearlescent finish that is so recognisable with Van Cleef and the Alhambra collection, with a bit more bling. Inspired by all things land, sea and nature, this brand has a collection for every mood. @ Karen Wazen Eyewear Founded by influencer and entrepreneur Karen Wazen Bakhazi, this eyewear brand has gone global, but remains true to it's homegrown roots. Offering sleek and extremely on-trend pieces for every outfit and mood, reach for this brand instead of the viral Miu Miu skinny glasses that practically everyone was wearing last year. Besides this, they also have a load of other designs to choose from. @bykarenwazen Images: Socials


Business Recorder
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Here's how to apply for new Ajrak design number plates online
The issue of registration for new number plate has taken Karachi by whirlwind, leaving people scrambling to obtain one for their vehicle as the traffic police have launched crackdown on the citizens commuting without Ajrak-style number plates. Sindh's Excise and Taxation minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla believes these number plates hold profound significance in a bid to make the city safer. He said the Sindh government began working on the Safe City Project in 2018, under which 12,000 surveillance cameras have been installed in the megalopolis. Talking to Business Recorder, Chawla stressed that unless vehicles and bikes were registered and properly transferred in the name of the rightful owner, crime in the city could not be effectively controlled. Describing the features of the new number plates, he said the plates included threads in the background, 3D holograms, and barcodes. 'They are also camera-readable, even at night,' he said, pointing towards CCTV camera's use in detecting a vehicle. The minister said plates made in the open market did not have the security features and could not be read by cameras, making them unacceptable under the new system. He stated that the Excise Department had launched three different coloured number plates: white plates for private vehicles and bikes, yellow plates for commercial vehicles, and green plates for government vehicles. Chawla mentioned that the fee for four wheeler vehicle number plates — whether government or commercial — was set at Rs2,450, while the fee for bike plates is Rs1,850. He said that the registration process was not limited to cars and bikes but those with trucks and dumpers could also apply. Following few steps you can register for a number plate online for your vehicle. Here's how to apply for registration for a vehicle's new Ajrak-style number plate in Sindh:


Business Recorder
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Number plates with Ajrak design: only Excise-issued plates are valid, says minister
Sindh's Excise and Taxation minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla has emphasised the necessity of new car and motorcycle number plates, stating that the Safe City Project could not succeed until the security-enhanced number plates issued by the government were fully implemented. Talking to Business Recorder, the minister clarified that only Excise offices could issue the new Ajrak design number plates and those issued by outside agents or shops would not be considered valid. 'So far, we have issued 2 million number plates for vehicles and bikes in Karachi,' the minister said. He explained that Sindh government had first introduced these number plates in 2011 by floating tenders, in which both local and international companies participated. However, certain political parties obtained a stay order, which remained in effect until 2013. After the 2013 elections, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) formed the government in Sindh again, and the process was resumed in 2014. However, another stay order was obtained by political parties, which continued until 2018. Chawla stated that the stay order remained in place until 2021. After that, the provincialngovernment decided not to float new tender but to continue the process on a government-to-government level. Subsequently, the contract for manufacturing the number plates was awarded to NRTC (National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation), which had already worked in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. He added that the work on Safe City Project began in 2018. 'So far, 12,000 cameras under safe city project have been installed.' Chawla stressed that unless vehicles and bikes were registered and properly transferred in the name of the rightful owner, crime in the city could not be effectively controlled. Describing the features of the new number plates, he said the plates included threads in the background, 3D holograms, and barcodes. 'They are also camera-readable, even at night.' He said plates made in the open market did not possess those security features and could not be read by cameras, making them unacceptable under the new system. The minister stated that the Excise Department had launched three different colored number plates: white plates for private vehicles and bikes, yellow plates for commercial vehicles, and green plates for government vehicles. He mentioned that the fee for vehicle number plates—whether government or commercial—was set at Rs2,450, while the fee for bike plates is Rs1,850. Chawla added that the registration process was not limited to cars and bikes but those with trucks and dumpers could also apply He said the Excise Department had integrated its data with the Police and Traffic Police departments. 'Through this data linkage, authorities can determine which vehicles have paid taxes and which have not.' According to conservative estimates, around 5 million vehicles and motorcycles exist in Karachi, many of which are very old or no longer functional. With the implementation of the new system, the Excise Department believes it would have accurate data on the actual number of vehicles. Around 2 million vehicles and bikes had been registered since 2023, and number plates had been issued to their owners, he added. In the first batch, as per data provided by the minister, 800,000 plates were manufactured by NRTC, while in the second batch, 1.2 million plates were produced and delivered. Chawla also revealed that the Excise Department achieved a revenue target of 20 billion rupees in the fiscal year 2025. When asked about the third-party agents or 'agent mafia' active outside Excise offices, Chawla said strict action would be taken against them. He emphasised that the entire process was being conducted under a one-window operation and advised the public to directly approach Excise offices instead of dealing with agents. Meanwhile, a car owner Muhammad Danish told Business Recorder that he had paid an agent Rs10,000 to get his car registered, and he had received the number plate within a month. Sohail Khan, a bike owner, said he had applied for a number plate three months ago but hasn't received as yet, despite several visits to the Excise office. Another Motorcycle rider Muhammad Faiz Ahmed said he had a duplicate number plate made from the market and was managing with it. He expressed his lack of trust in the system, saying he believed deadlines would continue to be extended and things would remain the same. Earlier this week, leaders of the All Pakistan Organisation of Small Traders and Cottage Industries Karachi urged the Chief Justice of Sindh to take suo motu notice of what they term a 'broad daylight robbery' of Rs8 billion, being extracted from Karachi's citizens and traders under the pretext of replacing motorcycle number plates with newly designed Ajrak-themed ones. 'The new number plate campaign has turned into an excuse for bribery and exploitation by police,' they said in a joint statement.


New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Suspect breaks into Muadzam Shah home as owner is asleep, drives away Myvi
ROMPIN: A teacher received a rude shock when she woke up to discover that her house had been broken into and her car stolen at Prima Gadak in Muadzam Shah near here today. The suspects, who broke into the premises while the 33-year-old victim was asleep with her two children, aged six and one, also made off with a gold ring, a bracelet, and RM250 in cash. Rompin district police chief Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the victim realised her house had been burgled around 7am when she noticed her mobile phone was missing. "She discovered that the cupboard in her room had been ransacked and her handbag was gone. When she stepped out of the room, she saw her Perodua Myvi, which had been parked in front of the house, was missing. "Upon inspecting the premises, she found the back room window open and the rear toilet window was wide open. She usually keeps the toilet window unlocked for ventilation," he said in a statement today. Sharif Shai said investigations revealed the woman and her children were the only ones at home during the incident, as her husband was at work at a nearby factory. "The suspects are believed to have entered the house through the toilet window and taken the car key, which was hanging on the wall and climbed out through the window. No CCTV cameras were installed at the premises. "The woman's handbag, along with several documents, was later recovered near her house's back alley. It is believed the suspects discarded it before fleeing," he said, adding that losses were estimated some RM33,450. He said the case is being investigated under housebreaking and vehicle theft, and police are urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station.