ISLAMABAD: easypaisa Digital Bank has made Shariah-compliant savings simple, accessible, and fully digital by offering an Islamic Takaful Savings solution within its app. The initiative, being offered in collaboration with EFU Life, also represents another step forward in advancing financial inclusion and expanding access to Shariah-compliant financial products through digital channels. By integrating savings and protection into a seamless customer …

DUBAI: Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, affirmed that strengthening the presence of national products on the cooperative’s shelves is a key pillar of its strategy to support the UAE’s objectives of achieving food security and advancing economic sustainability. He noted that supporting local products is no longer merely a commercial choice, but a national responsibility that contributes …

DUBAI: Huawei Digital Power, a leading global provider of solar and renewable energy technology, successfully hosted the FusionSolar Technical Innovation Summit in Dubai on July 15 to address the critical grid-stability challenges facing the Middle East and Central Asia’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. The event gathered industry leaders, policymakers, technology experts, utilities, EPCs, developers, consultants, and partners from across …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Sav, the region’s rapidly growing consumer fintech platform, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, have signed an exclusive five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic partnership that will see Visa become Sav’s exclusive card network across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will accelerate product innovation, customer acquisition, and the expansion of Sav’s card ecosystem across both …

KARACHI: Mashreq Pakistan, part of Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of Muhammad Umar Ilyas as Chief Information Officer, reinforcing the bank’s continued investment in technology, innovation and digital banking capabilities in Pakistan. Muhammad Umar Ilyas brings more than 22 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and large-scale IT …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: TDF delegation, led by Sabrina Dawood, Vice Chair, The Dawood Foundation, and Ahsan Zafar Syed, CEO, Engro met with Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, to discuss future collaborations aimed at strengthening Karachi’s science, heritage, and public learning landscape. The meeting focused on fostering meaningful partnerships to expand informal learning through TDF MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) …

Exclusively available in the UAE and KSA, Nissan’s Connected Car Services (CCS) 2.0 enriches digital ownership experience of the 2026 Kicks News Desk DUBAI: Nissan has introduced the new, sporty Kicks SR to the Middle East, expanding the 2026 Kicks line-up with a new flagship grade that reflects evolving customer expectations across the region. Building on the compact crossover’s strong reception …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RAKBANK and Mastercard today renewed their collaboration agreement to support continued payments innovation by delivering enhanced solutions across retail, business and wholesale banking. Building on their long-standing strategic relationship, the move reflects a shared commitment to developing secure and more seamless payment experiences that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses in an increasingly digital …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: National Bonds, the UAE’s Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, today announced the adoption of “Generation Shaper” as the new designation replacing “Housewife” across all its digital and electronic transactions, alongside a rewards package directed at Generation Shapers and their children, including quarterly incentive rewards, dedicated rewards for children, and year-round recreational and educational activities. This move …

News Desk KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today confirmed Nadeem Khan as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Nadeem Khan’s telecommunication career includes over two decades of association with the PTCL and Ufone and prior to that more than 7 years of international assignments with Millicom International Cellular. He joined Ufone as Chief Financial Officer …