KARACHI: As part of a mission to the region promoting post-Brexit business, delegates from the Mayor of London’s Office visit Karachi hub of London-backed startup colwiz. London-Karachi collaboration: colwiz Founder Tahir Mansoori with his team of talented engineers and designers and the Deputy Mayor of London, Rajesh Agrawal. The Deputy Mayor of London was in Karachi this week as part of …

BEIJING: In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, Star Alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) have agreed to closely cooperate to further establish Beijing Capital International Airport as a leading hub and transfer airport as well as to significantly enhance the future customer experience. …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: The International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local and international real estate markets, is set to take place in Dubai from 9th to 11th April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will be driving international sales through Country Pavilions that open up a world of investment opportunities …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The certificates’ distribution ceremony for the newly qualified Chartered Accountants was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and organised by the Southern Regional Committee (SRC), ICAP, here at a Marriott hotel. As many as 148 newly qualified CAs of the Southern Region received their certificates, 13 students were awarded merit certificates and …

DUBAI: Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced that it has recently launched The Caterer, a new age company offering nutritious and balanced meals to businesses, communities and individuals. This catering service, located in Dubai Investment Park, is the 30th commercial project to be launched under Tejar Dubai to date, while it is the fifth …

KARACHI: Members of the United Business Group (UBG) from Balochistan have announced their decision to join the Businessmen Panel (BMP) and its alliance partner, Pakistan Business Group (PBG). In a press conference on Wednesday at the Karachi Press Club, the group leaders of Balochistan Ghulam Farooq and the vice president of the FPCCI, Wali Muhammad said they were joining the …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited (PTCL) held a seminar on “The Power of Public Cloud” at a local hotel in Karachi, which was largely attended by CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT professionals from business and corporate sector. Dr. Daniel Ritz, President & CEO, PTCL was the keynote speaker on the occasion. Speaking on ‘The role of PTCL in the Digital …

DOHA: Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new direct non-stop service from Doha to Chiang Mai yesterday at Chiang Mai International Airport, after its first flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute. The newly-launched seasonal service to Thailand’s second biggest city will operate a four times-weekly schedule from Doha, with a flight time of just over six …

KARACHI: In recognition of its efforts in launching QR-based payment innovations in the country, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, has been honoured with the ‘Most Innovative Solution Deployed for Cash Displacement’ award at the recently concluded Mastercard MENA Acquirer Forum. Mr. Shariq Mubeen, Head of Alternate Distribution Channels,received the award on behalf of Meezan Bank. This award …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: Celebrate the heart-warming magic of the festive season at Al Raha Beach Hotel, the luxury beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, as you toast to blissful memories with family and friends with a carefully-crafted selection of stay and dining experiences. Join Al Raha Beach Hotel as it welcomes the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting …