ISLAMABAD: Investment in low-income housing would bring “massive” economic benefits to Pakistan, according to a new study published by Karandaaz Pakistan and funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). The new study, ‘Enhancing Builder Finance in Pakistan’, was launched at an event in Islamabad at the Marriott hotel.With this study, Karandaaz Pakistan aims to show the wide …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s Best Bank has now become the first Islamic Bank in the country to be granted a license by the SECP to act as ‘Banker to the Issue’ for Initial Public Offering of Shares (both for Book Building and General Public portion) for companies going through listing at Pakistan Stock Exchange. After successfully launching its electronic-Initial Public …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop in collaboration with Taylor Wessing (Middle East) which raised awareness about the UAE’s new arbitration law and examined how various provisions of the law may be interpreted and applied in practice. The workshop, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, arbitrators, lawyers, legal professionals, corporate …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has introduced an additional Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport), effective 1 December, replacing the previous Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. EK762 (JNB-DXB) and EK761 (DXB-JNB) are now served by the flagship A380 aircraft. This change in aircraft supports growing demand in South Africa, a 14% increase in seat capacity will …

SHARJAH: Zulekha Healthcare Group has launched its latest initiative, ‘Super 25’ aimed at easing the burden of medical emergencies and expenses on residents and visitors to the UAE. Established for over 25 years in the UAE, the healthcare group continues to uphold its patrons’ health and is well-known for its compassionate care among residents of the UAE. The six month long …

ISLAMABAD: Sigve Brekke, President and CEO of Telenor Group, along with Irfan Wahab Khan, CEO of Telenor Pakistan and Petter-Børre Furberg, Executive Vice President Telenor Group met the Honorable Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan to discuss the growing and evolving digital ecosystem in the country and Telenor Group’s longstanding commitment to the country. During the meeting, …

DUBAI: Emirati designer Latifa Al Gurg will showcase her chic but sustainable creations on a global stage at the next World Expo, after winning a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai staff and volunteers. Al Gurg, founder of fashion label Twisted Roots, emerged victorious after going head-to-head against two other finalists in a style showcase at Expo 2020’s …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in a seminar organised as part of the Interregional Export Forum in Perm, Russia, where participants were briefed on the various competitive advantages that Dubai offers to Russian exporters, companies and investors. During the forum, Sanan Nasibli, Head of Dubai Chamber’s Azerbaijan office, delivered a detailed presentation entitled “Doing Business in …

LAHORE: Cinepax Limited, Pakistan’s leading family entertainment company is proud to join hands with SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan. The CEO of Cinepax, Ms. Maryam El Bacha and the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, Ms. Saba Faisal signed a memorandum of understanding. The MOU will help to promote the work of SOS for the abandoned children. Ms. Saba Faisal welcomed …

ISLAMABAD: Jazz SDG Hackathon, zin partnership with Code for Pakistan and OPEN Islamabad, targeting young entrepreneurs, coders and innovators on using technology for civic solutions is set to take place from 7- 9 December, 2018, at the National Incubation Center, Islamabad.  Along with prize money worth PKR 300,000 for the winning team, attendees will learn design thinking, open-source hacking for …