News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has secured top honors at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, being recognized as Pakistan’s Best Digital Bank, Best Bank for Financial Inclusion, and Best Bank for Use of Technology in the domestic category. Organized by FinanceAsia, the premier capital markets platform in Asia Pacific, the awards recognize the region’s leading financial …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate, today announced the redevelopment and expansion of Mall of Al Ain, through its commercial real estate arm, Makani Real Estate, marking the Group’s first major investment in the destination since its acquisition in 2024. Scheduled …

By Rafiq Vayani ASTANA/ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, announced that His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has awarded its Managing Director & Group CEO, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, with the prestigious Order of Friendship, for his role in advancing UAE-Kazakhstan cooperation in supply chain …

KARACHI: K-Solar (Private) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of K-Electric’s investment arm KE Ventures Company (Pvt) Limited, and Mingyang Smart Energy Group Limited, one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer and a major global supplier of utility-scale and industrial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), have signed an agreement to bring Mingyang’s solutions to the local industry in Pakistan. Under …

Nearly 500 flights a day reflect the strong growth in daily flight movements By Rafiq Vayani Abu Dhabi, UAE, 02 July 2026: Abu Dhabi Airports has recorded strong traffic growth at Zayed International Airport (AUH), with average daily passenger and flight volumes surpassing levels recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures reflect AUH’s continued role in facilitating travel …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has celebrated the launch of its daily operations to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, marking its second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi. The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on 01 July, offering passengers more options to connect to one of Southeast Asia’s most popular …

News Desk DUBAI: Select Property, a leading UK-based real estate developer, has announced a new partnership with UAE-based finance content creator Kartik Iyer as part of its regional campaign to educate GCC investors on the benefits of diversifying their portfolios through UK real estate. The partnership coincides with the launch of Vita Living Circle Square North in Manchester, a completed …

KARACHI: One of Pakistan’s leading higher education institutions, Iqra University Business School (IUBS), successfully organized ECON FLIMORA 11.0 – Reimagining Economics Through Visualization at the Mini Auditorium, EDC, Main Campus, Karachi, bringing together students, faculty members, industry professionals and invited guests to celebrate creativity, innovation and applied learning in business economics. Sponsored by Faysal Funds, ECON FLIMORA 11.0 highlighted how …

By Rafiq Vayani NAIROBI: Just after 05:00 am this morning, Emirates’ long-awaited third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the first time. With the launch of EK717, Emirates now offers 21 weekly flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route, strengthening global connectivity and supporting Kenya’s tourism ambitions.    Optimally timed for the summer schedule, EK717 …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: The inauguration of the Etihad Rail service to Fujairah marks a transformative moment for the emirate, strengthening connectivity across the UAE while creating new opportunities for tourism, hospitality, and local businesses. As one of the country’s most anticipated infrastructure milestones, the railway will make it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover the unique beauty …