News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has successfully upgraded its core banking system by transitioning from Temenos’ R17 to the R23 release of Temenos’ cloud-native core banking platform. The upgrade reflects Mobilink Bank’s ongoing commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric digital transformation. The successful transition was made possible through strategic partnerships with Temenos, a global …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports the operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, announces the appointment of Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With an extensive global track record in driving commercial strategy, revenue diversification, and customer-centric growth, Carsten will oversee the full spectrum of the company’s commercial operations including route development, retail, duty-free, …

Life in Pakistan’s bustling cities can be overwhelming, with traffic, tight schedules, and daily errands piling up. But with smartphones in nearly every pocket, a wave of apps is helping people manage daily tasks more easily. 1. inDrive Getting around in major cities isn’t always smooth, especially when reliable and affordable options are limited. That’s where inDrive, Pakistan’s top multi-service …

News Desk DUBAI: This autumn, Prague’s National Museum will unveil a historic exhibition that brings together two of the most significant fossils in human history — Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and Selam, her even older counterpart by 100,000 years. On loan from the National Museum of Ethiopia, this marks the first time these iconic specimens will be displayed together in …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: A new chapter in Kerala’s culinary journey is about to unfold in the heart of Fujairah. Celebrated culinary artist Chef Biju Mathew is proud to announce the grand opening of the second branch of Backwaters Kerala Restaurant, set to open its doors on September 10, 2025, at the prestigious Tennis Club, Fujairah. Renowned for his passion, precision, …

News Desk ABU DHABI: BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform, licensed for both brokerage and custody services by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, has announced that it is leveraging Fireblocks, an enterprise platform providing digital asset infrastructure solutions to businesses building on blockchain, to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, has announced positive summer 2025 results, recording significant year-on-year growth in occupany, Average Daily Rates (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar), underscoring the company’s strategic focus on high-growth markets and highlighting the region’s increasing appeal as a year-round tourism destination. During June this year, TIME Hotels saw a notable …

DUBAI: An Indian national has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian millionaires when his name was announced at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Pradeep Chalatan, a 55-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 512 …

ISLAMABAD: Oceanic Group / Marsh in Pakistan, led by Group MD Asad ur Rehman, recently hosted a meeting with Romanian officials, including Ambassador H.E. Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Robert Eduard Preda, and Head of Consular Section Cristian-Stelian COROMA. The meeting aimed to explore potential collaboration opportunities between Pakistan and Romania in the insurance, reinsurance, and IT …

Freshleaf made a refreshing splash at this year’s Indie Summer Pop on Sunday, 17 August, 2025 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, where its all-natural, non-toxic Room & Linen Sprays drew in curious visitors and loyal supporters alike. The Freshleaf stall became a hub of wellness and fragrance, offering guests the chance to experience the brand’s signature collections firsthand. Shoppers enjoyed …