News Desk DUBAI: The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing a new annual sales record of Dhs7.901 billion (US$2.164 billion) for 2024, with a major surge in sales happening towards the end of the year. The month of December set a record with sales of Dhs821.944 million (US$225.190 million), a 2% …

Web Desk DIRIYAH: Diriyah Company, the developer behind Saudi Arabia’s 14 sq km landmark cultural and lifestyle destination, Diriyah, has announced its successful deployment of SAP Private Cloud Solutions, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. This initiative, supported by cloud computing solutions, will significantly enhance services provided to visitors, residents, partners, and employees of Diriyah. As one …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain. Services will start 8 January, making them the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft. Emirates will operate its Airbus A350 on the following services to Kuwait and Bahrain: Kuwait: The Emirates A350 will operate on EK853 and EK854. …

KARACHI: On the occasion of member of Georgia Assembly Farooq Mughal’s visit to Pakistan, an important meeting was held under the chairmanship of USA Business Council FPCCI Chairman Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain to discuss business development between US and Pakistan All the office bearers and members praised Farooq Mughal for his services to overseas Pakistanis and his initiative to promote the …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat capacity on the route by 30 percent and supports Sri Lanka’s plans to considerably increase tourist arrivals in 2025. The additional service will operate six times a week …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading fintech platform, has launched Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), a convenient alternative to traditional credit cards. The service is now available in retail stores for the electronics shopping platform Telemart and the fashion brand EGO and will soon be launched for leading brands, including MBasics, Alkaram, Dune London, and more. As consumers look for ways to manage their budgets …

News Desk DUBAI: Qi Card, a leading player in Iraq’s fintech sector, has unveiled its groundbreaking third-generation app, SuperQi, in collaboration with Ant International, powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation headquartered in Singapore. Powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi integrates a digital lifestyle super app with a fully functional digital bank, bringing a new era of financial …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: The inaugural Ajman leg of the Global Champions Arabians Tour 2025 season is set to captivate audiences with its showcase of the majestic Arabian horse. Taking place in Ajman’s scenic Al Zorah beachfront from the 3rd to the 6th of January, this event marks the start of a thrilling second season of GCAT’s Europe and the …

JS Bank, recognized as one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing financial institutions, has announced the launch of its Priority Banking services, a tailored offering designed to meet the diverse needs of its most valued clients. The initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to delivering personalized solutions for an elevated banking experience. The new Priority Banking services provide exclusive benefits, including access to dedicated …

DUBAI: Aramex, the leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced significant operational improvements following the implementation of the innovative Seamless Inspections initiative by Dubai’s Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC). The program, which stations customs officers directly at Aramex warehouses, has reduced shipment processing times by more than 50% and achieved time savings of approximately …