The in-principle approval lays the groundwork for digital wallets, faster fund access and new product lines for Pemo’s 6,000+ UAE business customers DUBAI: Pemo, the UAE’s leading all-in-one spend management platform built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), today announced that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consul of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, attended an exclusive dinner hosted by Mr. Nadeem Omar, Chairman of the Omar Group of Companies and owner of the Quetta Gladiators, to celebrate the opening of Don Corrado restaurant.The new restaurant brings a luxury expression of Italian cuisine to the city, blending premium hospitality with timeless interiors …

Customers Can Now use Crypto.com Pay™ on the Airline’s App and Website Platforms By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay™, allowing its customers to use the digital payment solution on the airline’s website and app platforms. Customers with a Crypto.com account booking on emirates.com and the Emirates App can now select Crypto.com Pay™ at checkout, with transactions …

By Rafiq Vayani MUNICH, Germany: “Spider-Man™: Brand New Day”, the latest instalment in one of the world’s most successful film franchises, will be released exclusively in cinemas on 31 July 2026. Key parts are played by the new BMW iX3, the first Neue Klasse model, and the BMW 5 Series Sedan. Both vehicles are not only visible, but woven into …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has recorded a 105% increase in subscribers to its Union Coop Unlimited program over the past two months, reflecting strong customer demand for its digital shopping benefits and value-added services. The program is first of its kind for an omni-channel grocery retailer. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, said the growth demonstrates rising …

KARACHI: A team from US server and data center giant Super Micro Computer Inc. (Supermicro) has visited Pakistan to carry out a feasibility study for deploying next-generation AI chips at Data Vault Pakistan’s Karachi facility. The study is understood to focus on the deployment of Nvidia’s most advanced accelerators, the Blackwell-class B200 and B300, and the rack-scale GB300 NVL72 platform, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, His Excellency Herman Hardynata Ahmad held a farewell courtesy call with Mr. Bashir Jan Mohammad and Mr. Abdul Rasheed Jan Mohammad of Westbury Group as he concludes his diplomatic assignment in Pakistan. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the longstanding friendship and constructive engagement between the Consulate …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Emirates Park Zoo & Resort has been recognised as the Best Destination in the UAE at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards, adding another significant tribute to its growing list of achievements. The award celebrates Emirates Park Zoo & Resort’s unique approach to hospitality and guest experiences, bringing together zoo, nature, adventure, and resort hospitality …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a UAE based tech company, has invested through its corporate venture fund, Yango Ventures, in Egypt-based Fincart as part of the e-commerce operations platform’s oversubscribed $2.8 million seed round. The funding will support product development, team growth and new commercial partnerships as Fincart prepares to expand into additional markets across MENA and Africa. Yango Ventures …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Service My Car, the UAE’s leading digital car service platform powered by Bahwan International Group, has revealed the four most common maintenance mistakes made by motorists following an analysis of more than 50,000 vehicle inspections conducted across the UAE. The findings show that many drivers continue to delay essential maintenance, increasing the risk of breakdowns, reduced …