News Desk KARACHI: Growing from strength to strength, JS Bank reported profit before tax of PKR 628.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as compared to profit before tax of PKR 54.7 million over the corresponding period last year, an incredible 1000% increase.   Profitability showed a marked increase primarily due to markup and commission income, FCY income and …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading telecommunication network, Zong 4G has partnered with one of the fastest-growing company in the pharmaceutical industry, GENIX PHARMA, to provide customized corporate voice and data services. The strategic collaboration will enable seamless connectivity and unmatched services to GENIX for an enhanced experience. The agreement was signed between Mr. Moied Javeed, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, ZONG …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free is welcoming travelling passengers following the partial re-opening of its retail area in Concourse B – West at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The airport retailer closed its retail operation on 25th March across DXB and AMIA, following the UAE Government announcement to suspend passenger flights due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Commenting on the partial re-opening, …

KARACHI: Jazz, the country’s largest digital company, continues to play a leading role in supporting the government authorities in the fight against the spread of the virus. In a recent development that showcases support for the local healthcare sector in its fight to save human lives, the mobile operator has provided ten patient monitors along with personal protective equipment (PPEs) …

News Desk DUBAI: Right Health, the UAE’s largest and fastest-growing value healthcare organization backed by Foundation Holdings, honoured its Covid-19 warriors who were tested positive while working frontline and recovered from the disease. The chain of clinics had 25 of its healthcare workers tested positive while working for the UAE’s largest Covid screening campaign covering the labour communities. About 15 …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, is the world’s first airline frequent flyer programme to launch an innovative new mobile application which allows UAE-based members to spend their miles seamlessly at selected malls in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Matched with a sleek user interface, the app makes it easier for customers …

News Desk LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan recently published its ‘Nestlé in Society: Creating Shared Value (CSV) 2019 report highlighting its three main focus areas globally: for individuals and families, for communities, and for the planet. Talking about Nestle’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) philosophy, Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs, Nestlé Pakistan, said, “Our CSV initiatives are geared towards addressing the challenges faced …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently kicked off a webinar series providing African business leaders and entrepreneurs with useful information about doing business in Dubai, and promoting Dubai as an ideal hub for African companies. The Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai series was organised by the Chamber’s representative offices in Africa and attended by …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University announced today that it will be offering all healthcare workers in the United Arab Emirates and their immediate family members a special 30% scholarship on all its programmes starting September 2020. The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees and is offered on joining a postgraduate or undergraduate programme provided that students meet the programme specific entry …

News Desk DUBAI: To help stranded Egyptians get home, Emirates plans to operate four flights between Dubai and Cairo on 14,18,19 and 21 June. Customers can also connect to these flights in Dubai from any destination on Emirates’ current network of 30 destinations in the GCC, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Flights can be booked on emirates.com, via travel agents, Emirates sales office …