KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank recently signed a fee collection agreement with the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (IBA). Under this agreement, the Bank will provide Payments & Cash Management servicesto IBAthrough the Bank’sstate-of-the-art web based electronic solution ‘eBiz+’. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ijaz Farooq, Group Head Retail Banking- Meezan Bank and Mr. Moeid …

DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has reached 20 million members. To celebrate this major milestone, Emirates Skywards will be celebrating with its members. Those travelling from Dubai on Emirates flights during the week beginning 4th March 2018 can look forward to little surprises at check-in, on board and in the lounges for some of its …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently exhibited at the Philippines Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Travel Tour Expo and the Thai International Travel Fair (TITF). Both events provided a platform for Oman Air to showcase its latest news and products, and proved to be a great success. Oman Air representatives welcomed guests at both events …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018, which paved the way for stronger investment and trade ties between Dubai and the city-region of Bogotá, Colombia. The agreement was signed by His Excellency …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, today officially opened the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show at its stunning temporary home at the mouth of the Dubai Canal in Jumeirah. Held from February 27th to March 3rd at the Dubai Canal, next to the Dubai Ladies Club, the Middle East’s number one …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai will provide an unprecedented opportunity for countries in the Arab World and Latin America to redefine themselves on a global scale, H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said during the government address today at the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018 in Atlantis …

DUBAI: Sobha Realty is a multinational, multi product Realty with developments and investments in U.A.E., Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei and India. Established in 1976 by a first-generation Omani entrepreneur, PNC Menon as an interior decoration firm under the name of Services and Trade Company in Muscat, Oman, the Realty has grown into one of the most respected names …

BIZ TODAY REPORT RIYADH: TIME Hotels’ CEO, Mohamed Awadalla, has outlined the importance of mid-market hotels to the Kingdom’s tourism industry during the inaugural Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference (SHIC), which took place yesterday, 26th February at the Marriott Convention Centre, Riyadh Marriott Hotel. According to new research, published ahead of SHIC by Colliers International, recent reforms in Saudi Arabia …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Gulf Craft, the UAE’s pioneering builder of luxury superyachts, fine yachts and leisure boats boasted an imposing presence with a global premiere of its new creations at the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show. Starting from 27th February to 3rd March, this year’s show was held at an exciting new location – Dubai Canal, …

KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s number one digital company, has launched Jazz Digit 1 – a 4G enabled ‘smart’ feature phone for customers across Pakistan. The launch is in line with Jazz’s commitment of introducing affordable products and services in a bid to bridge the prevalent digital divide. The Digit 1 is a Jazz branded ‘smart’ feature phone that offers 6 months …