By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI:More than 2,875 Emirati businesswomen have joined the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ADCCI) membership during the first six months of 2025, reflecting an increasing contribution of Emirati women to the national economy and a supportive environment for female entrepreneurship in the emirate. Data from the Chamber shows that Mobdea licences made up the …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) welcomed a delegation from the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions, headquartered in Doha, led by H.E. Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali, Secretary-General of the Network. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise between the two institution. The delegation included senior Network officials, …

SUKKUR: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi conducted a working visit to Sukkur, the third-largest city in Sindh Province, Pakistan, on 26–27 August 2025. The visit aimed to promote the upcoming Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025, which will take place on 15–19 October 2025 in BSD City, Indonesia. During the meeting with the Sukkur Chamber of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market in the UAE, through its wholly owned subsidiary Globalpharma – UAE’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Ministry of Health to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in DIP Angola. The MoU reflects the strengthened bilateral relations highlighted during the …

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has partnered with Qist Bazaar to offer exclusive discounts on a wide range of essential products for its driver community across Pakistan. The initiative is part of inDrive’s commitment to creating a supportive ecosystem that enhances driver welfare and makes everyday needs more affordable. Through this collaboration, inDrive drivers can purchase various …

Web Desk KARACHI: In a landmark initiative to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, hosted the first official influencer trip from Pakistan to Türkiye this month. The trip was curated by Asiatic Public Relations Network (APR). Six prominent Pakistani social …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company, has become one of the first companies to receive the Dubai AI Seal at Tier S — the highest certification level — in recognition of its advanced, reliable, and impactful AI solutions. This government-issued recognition positions Yango Group among a select group of trusted AI providers actively shaping the future of …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced resuming direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait as of the first of November, to further expand its network in line with its growth and expansion plan and in alignment with national objectives in the aviation and tourism sectors. Effective …

ISLAMABAD: Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses, recently held a high-level meeting with the Honourable Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima , to explore avenues for advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation and fostering long-term technology partnerships. The Yango Tech delegation was led by Evgeny Chernikov, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Yango …

News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited delivered a resilient financial performance with a profit before tax of PKR 32.9bn compared to PKR 49.3bn in H1’24. The Bank posted a revenue of PKR 44.4 bn lower by 24% compared to H1’24, primarily due to a sharp reduction in interest rates. This was partially offset by an increase in non-funded …