LAHORE: FINCA Microfinance Bank Pakistan announced that it has secured an 8-year, PKR 800 million Tier II/subordinated bilateral loan facility from Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC). The facility marks an inaugural Tier 2 transaction by PMIC and will be used by FINCA Pakistan to support its balance sheet expansion. The facility will contribute towards FINCA’S Tier II Capital for complying …

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link (ERL) kicks off its Visit Malaysia 2020 Campaign support with a colourful and entertaining cultural performance for tourists and locals alike at KL Sentral Station on Friday, 17, January, 2020. Dancers from the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) perform popular traditional dances such as Zapin, Joget, Classical Indian Dance, Chinese Fan Dance, Ngajat …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has taken a major step forward in its growth and service, debuting its first codeshare flights connecting Oman and the USA, which streamline travel from Muscat to New York and Miami, via Milan, through its partnership with Air Italy. Additional U.S. destinations, which are expected to be announced in …

ABU DHABI: As part of its participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020, the UAE Space Agency discussed its continuous efforts for achieving a sustainable future, both through space exploration as well as the implementation of innovative space technologies on earth to mitigate climate change. The Agency engaged with the youth andencouraged them to enter the space sector, stressing …

PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s leading telecommunication network, Zong 4G’s ‘New Hope’ volunteers spent a day with children and elderly suffering from cancer at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, Peshawar. To instill a sense of renewed hope and ease the suffering of patients, the volunteers carried out a string of activities. The “New Hope” volunteers spent their time to bring smiles on the patients’ …

LONDON: British Airways has yesterday made thousands of hand-baggage-only flights to Europe available for £40 or less each way*. Customers can choose from a wide selection of over 70 routes across the airline’s comprehensive European network including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Kefalonia, Faro and Verona. The airline is also including domestic flights between London and UK cities in its offer, such as …

KARACHI: One of the leaders in the spice industry, Shan Foods has furthered its commitment for a cleaner, greener Pakistan by joining the fight against plastic pollution. Understanding the negative impact plastic waste has on our environment Shan Foods has donated more than nineteen thousand eco-friendly bags to Naheed Supermarket, as an alternative to conventional plastic bags. The bags are available …

KARACHI: Easypaisa, the country’s leading digital payments platform has partnered with Airlift Technologies, the first decentralized mass transit service in Pakistan, to allow quick, easy and cashless payments for passengers around various routes available across Karachi and Lahore. This agreement will allow Airlift users to conveniently make payments through the Easypaisa payment platform integrated within the Airlift application. Additionally, this …

TUNIS: Hazem Ben-Gacem invests half a million euros in Tunisian fashion brand; LYOUM set to accelerate its international expansion plans Tunisian fashion brand LYOUM (LYOUM.fr/en/) is eyeing new product ranges and expansion in international markets after an investment of €500,000 from Hazem Ben-Gacem. The Tunisian philanthropist believes the Tunis-based business, founded by French and Tunisian couple Claire and Sofiane Ben Chaabane, can …

ISLAMABAD: Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, has appointed Kashan Hasan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Pakistan business. Kashan will be spearheading the health business with immediate effect. Kashan has been associated with RB for the last 12 years, serving in various successful leadership roles across the globe in Pakistan, UK, South …