News Desk ABU DHABI: e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e&, and the Office for IT and e-Government of the Government of the Republic of Serbia today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement sets a framework for cooperation on advanced digital infrastructure projects, including plans to expand Serbia’s data center capacity and strengthen …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Continuing its commitment to providing top-tier services to the corporate sector and offering advanced digital financial solutions to enhance operational efficiency, Alinma Bank has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management and corporate card platform. The investment officially adds Qashio to Alinma Bank’s portfolio of financial technology (Fintech) companies, …

Web Desk DUBAI: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai hosted the Hon’ble Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Government of India, for a closed-door roundtable with leaders of Indian universities with campuses in the UAE. Senior representatives from Symbiosis International University (Dubai), BITS Pilani (Dubai), IMT Dubai and Amity University Dubai participated. Also in attendance were H.E. Sunjay Sudhir, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South continues to achieve outstanding growth in private jet movements, recording 9,753 in the first six months of 2025—a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This sustained growth reaffirms Al Maktoum International Airport’s position as the leading airport for international business aviation movements in the …

LAHORE: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its expansion in Pakistan as part of its continued growth strategy across key emerging markets. With Pakistan’s travel sector witnessing steady growth and a rising demand for both domestic and international trips, Wego is entering the market …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: MASA President Mr. Wassim Abdul Razzak held a fruitful meeting with Mr. Kamran Ghani, President of the WMO Middle East Chapter at Park Regis Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between MASA and WMO through a potential bilateral agreement, with the aim of enhancing community development initiatives and exploring new avenues of …

News Desk KARACHI: A gong ceremony was held at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday to mark the successful listing of the Retail Listed Short-Term Sukuk that was issued by K-Electric, the only vertically integrated power utility in Pakistan that supplies electricity to Karachi and its adjoining areas. The ceremony was attended by Farrukh H Sabzwari, MD & CEO …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The 2nd Pakistan International Date Palm Festival commenced today at the Expo Center, Karachi, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration of Pakistan’s growing date palm industry. The festival will continue on September 17 and 18, 2025, bringing together industry leaders, farmers, researchers, and international delegates to promote date cultivation, trade, and innovation. The Ribbon-cutting ceremony …

KARACHI: Team Envision – PNEC-NUST and Xenith Public Relations (XPR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their 360-degree communication efforts and strengthen the team’s participation at the upcoming Shell Eco-Marathon 2026. The MoU, officiated and signed between Ms. Sereen Atif, Faculty Advisor for the student-led engineering society at PNEC-NUST, and Mr. Syed Raheel Nabi, Chief Executive Officer …

Longer getaways captured 66% of travel spend, while emerging destinations such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Qatar spend rose 63% By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the 2025 summer holiday period in Pakistan, based on the Visa Consulting & Analytics Retail Spend Monitor. The data reveals a 36% …