By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized the tenth CFO Conference, in Karachi and Islamabad with theme 5 Steps to Greatness – Rising to Your True Potential CFO & Beyond. The event, organized by ICAP’s Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, was attended by the top management of renowned national and multinational organizations, with …

DUBAI: The winners of the Stars of Business Leadership Awards 2019, the latest edition of one of the Arab region’s most credible and prestigious awards for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), were revealed during a grand awarding ceremony held recently at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai. The high-profile event was attended by VIPs, government dignitaries, senior representatives from the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading telecom and digital services provider, Telenor Pakistan, is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a renewed commitment to empowering Pakistan. Since the beginning of its commercial operations in 2005, the company has emerged as the second largest cellular operator in the country with 44 million strong and growing customer base and 28% share in the Pakistani telecom market. …

MANAMA: Khaadi, Pakistan’s premium retail and lifestyle brand opens doors to a 4026 sq. feet new international store in Bahrain, their first ever in the country. Located at the City Centre Bahrain, this new store is home to Khaadi’s unstitched and ready to wear product lines, in an ambience of detailed decor and contemporary style. The design philosophy of Khaadi’s …

ISLAMABAD: Helen Brand OBE, Chief Executive, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) visited the National Incubation Center (NIC) in Islamabad, Pakistan’s largest technology incubation centre, and was briefed on how the incubation centres run by NIC support and nurture innovation and technology enablement & transformation in the country. Zouhair Khaliq, Member of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on IT & Telecom …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) opened the THAI Catering Restaurant in Phuket, which has been redesigned with a new look. Mr. Phakkaphong Tavipatana, Phuket Governor, and Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham, THAI President, presided over the opening ceremony, which was attended by Mr. Thanee Chuangchoo, General Manager of Phuket International Airport, Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, THAI Executive Vice President, Commercial, …

ISLAMABAD: The two-day long ‘Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit’ successfully concluded at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on March 14th, 2019. Over 50 international delegates participated in the event, and through various panel discussions, shared their ideas on a wide range of subjects, including, “The geo-political backdrop”, “The future of work”, “The future of diversity and inclusion”, “Future world, through …

RIYADH: The Emirates A380 drew in more than 3000 visitors in two days at the first ever Saudi International Airshow. The Emirates A380 was the largest commercial aircraft on display at the milestone event. The aircraft received a royal visit from HRH Sultan bin Salman, Chairman of the Board of Saudi Space Agency. HRH was received by Adel Al Ghaith, …

DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD, successfully concluded today after 3 days of highly enriching and productive discussions on the most urgent issues facing refugees and migrants in …

JAKARTA: Climate change is having a clear and direct economic impact on a global level and this pressing issue requires solutions and actions from all segments of the global community, including chambers of commerce, and public and private sector stakeholders, according to H.E. Hamad Buamim, Chair of the ICC – World Chambers Federation and President and CEO of Dubai Chamber …