ABU DHABI: Smiles, e& UAE’s everyday rewards Super App that also houses its loyalty programme, has launched a partnership with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. Now offering customers of both programmes a fully integrated experience through the Rewards Exchange on the Smiles app, and soon via the Etihad website …

PTCL Group (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited & Ufone 4G), Pakistan’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has partnered with Teradata to transform and scale its Enterprise Data Warehouse platform. This extended engagement marks a significant milestone in the PTCL Group’s journey toward digital excellence, aligned with its vision to become a data-driven, AI-enabled enterprise. This partnership extension will enable PTCL …

News Desk KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has welcomed 29 outstanding individuals into the 11th batch of its prestigious Alfa Lead Management Trainee Program 2025. Launched in 2015, the program has successfully inducted over 329 management trainees, offering ambitious young professionals structured development, on-the-job learning, and strategic mentorship. The Alfa Lead Program continues to nurture the …

DUBAI: South African nationals residing in the UAE can now visit the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Wafi City, Dubai, to renew their passports. Effective July 2025, VFS Global is the sole outsourced partner for the South Africa Department of Home Affairs in the UAE. Applicants no longer need to visit the Consulate General in Dubai to submit their …

DUBAI: An Indian student and Emirati National have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Wayne Nash D’Souza, an 18-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 510 with ticket number …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has achieved Level 3 accreditation in the Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Accreditation programme, a significant milestone that marks the airport’s commitment to delivering world-class guest experiences. Awarded in July 2025, the Level 3 accreditation represents a major upgrade from the previous Levels 1 and 2, both of which have also …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has once again delivered a robust quarterly performance. Building on the solid foundation set in Q1 2025, the company reported sustained growth across all core business segments in the second quarter. The continued strength in property sales, a growing revenue backlog, and improved profitability reflect Emaar’s focused strategy, strong brand equity, and …

News Desk DUBAI: Orient Insurance, the leading UAE insurance provider and a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim, today announced an exceptional set of financial results for the first half of 2025. The company demonstrated remarkable growth and operational excellence, underscoring its strategic focus and resilience in a dynamic market environment. Key Financial Highlights for H1 2025: • Insurance Revenue: AED 4.47 billion, up by …

DUBAI: In a major boost for cricket in the region, the Kuwait Cricket Board has announced it will host the first-ever DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, scheduled to begin in September 2025 at the scenic Sulaibiya Cricket Ground. This milestone tournament aims to create a clear pathway for Kuwait’s top cricketing talent to potentially earn a spot in the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, today announced the release of its comprehensive ‘Economic Impact Assessment of foodpanda in Pakistan’ study, independently conducted by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The first-of-its-kind study unveils the significant economic contributions of foodpanda to Pakistan’s economy. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1953006398918320178?t=pxRAbMH0vGuObHxWdkr8IQ&s=19 The study, spearheaded by an accomplished team at LUMS, utilised primary …