By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Under this MoU Signing, KPMG as a part of its CSR activities, agreed to provide pro bono services to act as the tax & financial advisors of SAF. These services will include tax advisory on routine tax matters, assistance in tax compliances, provide financial advisory services i.e development of financial systems for the organization, development of …

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited has announced its H1 2018 Results. The Bank declared aProfit (after tax) of PKR 5.2 billion in H1 2018, which has increased 3per cent year on year. Client revenue has increased by 10per cent year on year with positive contribution from transaction banking, financial markets and retail deposits.While administrative costs increased year on year, …

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah in their meeting held in Abu Dhabi on 26 August 2018, approved the Bank’s un-audited condensed interim financial statements for the quarter and half year ended June 30, 2018. The Bank’s Profit before Taxation for the six months period ended June 30, 2018 was recorded at Rs.10.008 Billion, as against Rs. 8.470 …

FORT WORTH: The American Airlines CR Smith Museum reopens to the public this Labor Day weekend following the successful completion of a redesign of its permanent exhibitions. To celebrate the reopening, the museum will offer free admission to children Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1–2. The redesign, made possible through a lead donation by the American Airlines Group and gifts by …

DUBAI: Dubai Creek Harbour, the six square kilometre mega-development nearly twice the size of Downtown Dubai, will welcome its first residents early next year. A vibrant new community will take shape in a trend-setting Riviera-style neighbourhood as the first residences in Creek Island Dubai, the premier district in Dubai Creek Harbour, are being readied for hand-over. The result of meticulous planning by …

KARACHI: The Research & Policy Division of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry is organizing a Roundtable discussion on “Water Scarcity in Pakistan” on Wednesday (August 29) at FPCCI Head Office to discuss the intensity of the problem and solution and make recommendations to meet the challenges. Prominent personalities and representatives of the concern organizations are invited to discuss …

DUBAI: To celebrate the inaugural flight to Edinburgh on October 1st, Emirates is offering passengers attractive fares to the Scottish capital. Travellers in the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 10th September 2018 for travel between 1st October and 31st May 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from AED …

DUBAI: Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from 1 September 2018. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East & Iran said:  “Emirates’ expanded schedule …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  A developer for innovative technologies; i-Life Digital Technology yesterday announced the launch of its latest notebooks for students in the UAE. With schools moving towards e-learning; digital devices are the most essential and a must-have for students today. I-Life has launched three new devices, Zednote Prime- Convertible, Zedair-Ultra slim and Zedair-Lite Ultra slim notebook. i-Life’s new range …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines would like to inform its esteemed customers that the planned strike by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Addis Ababa on Monday August 27, 2018 will have no effect on its operations. The airline has made provisions for adequate alternative measures enabling smooth conduct of its operations with no delays or flight disruptions, …