News Desk KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s most established and progressive financial institutions, has successfully completed Phase 1 of its core banking automation testing program in just 16 weeks, delivered by automation partner AUTON8. This milestone marks a pivotal step in UBL’s digital transformation journey, validating its core systems with speed and accuracy to meet the demands …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has officially launched its annual “Back to School” campaigns in preparation for the new academic year. The initiative reaffirms the retailer’s commitment to offering high-quality and diverse school supplies that cater to the needs of students, parents and teachers, while keeping pace with the latest developments in education. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Mohamed …

Web Desk MADINAH: Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa, in partnership with Taiba, a Saudi forward hospitality company proudly announces the relaunch of two iconic properties in the heart of Madinah: Millennium Al Aqeeq and Millennium Taiba. Strategically located steps from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, both properties offer a spiritually enriching stay experience for Umrah pilgrims, families, and travelers seeking …

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax 2025, has completed the Starlink installation programme on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, delivering on its promise to offer the fastest Wi-Fi onboard at a record speed. This milestone makes Qatar Airways the operator of the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. It also cements the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 2025 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, 9 August produced one of the most competitive renewals in recent years with the newly-created Asia Team comprising Suraj Narredu, Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata edging out Europe by one point in a thrilling conclusion to the international jockeys’ competition. Asia …

AL DHAFRA, Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusive growth and regional business empowerment, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) – Al Dhafra Branch conducted field visits to a selected group of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Al Dhafra region. This outreach initiative reflects the Chamber’s drive to elevate private sector businesses in …

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development for Pakistan’s agri-lending sector, HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce satellite-based agricultural analytics into the lending ecosystem. This is the first-ever partnership between a bank and SUPARCO for such a cutting-edge solution. The collaboration marks a significant …

KARACHI: Discover Pakistan TV’s Regional Office in Karachi recently welcomed officials from the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), led by Chairman Mr. Sohail Shamim Firpo and Advisor & COO Mr. Atif Farooqi, who also serves as a valued member of Discover Pakistan TV’s Board of Advisors. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Kaiser Rafiq, Chairman of Discover Pakistan TV. The …

Web Desk DUBAI: Salama (DFM: “SALAMA”), a leading regional Takaful provider, today announced its interim consolidated financial results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025. The Company reported a positive profit in the first six months of 2025 and continued strengthening of its balance sheet, driven by a significant rebound in profitability during the second quarter of 2025. Net …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: realme has officially entered the premium smartphone arena in Pakistan with the launch of its flagship realme GT 7, marking a milestone as the first smartphone in the country to feature the advanced Dimensity 9400e processor. Building on its recent partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, realme introduced the GT 7 Dream Edition, …