By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chambers and Standard Chartered signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration aimed at fostering the growth of UAE businesses and supporting their expansion into promising global markets. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will cooperate to provide access to integrated banking services for international companies establishing their operations in Dubai with …

KARACHI: On November 22nd, Waheedi Arts, organized by Sohail Kashmiri, held a stunning tribute event at the Arts Council of Pakistan in memory of the late, legendary “Chocolaty Hero,” Waheed Murad. The evening was filled with heartfelt tributes from a host of renowned actors and singers, including Mustafa Qureshi, Rauf Lala, Shakeel Siddique, Hassan Jehangir, Shamoon Abbasi, Hanif Raja, Rafiya …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Get ready to step into a winter wonderland at Deerfields Mall this festive season! From November 1 to December 31, Deerfields Mall will transform its garden into a magical Winter Adventure zone, offering exciting activities, delicious food, and endless fun for the entire family. Visitors can indulge in a variety of experiences including a Winter Market, …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Tällberg Foundation has announced the selection of Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, Cofounder and COO of SehatKahani, as one of 14 global emerging leaders for the 2025 Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders (TLML) Fellowship Program. Dr. Aga was chosen from a competitive pool of 818 applicants from 109 countries for her exceptional leadership in transforming healthcare through technology. …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi have formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing capacity building and data sharing. This MOU marks a significant milestone in their shared commitment to advancing financial education and market research in Pakistan. The MoU was signed by Mr. Farrukh H. Sabzwari, Managing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the esteemed leadership of Patron-in-Chief Mr. Anis Arfa and Founder and Chairman Mr. Ali Arsh Khan, the International Business Forum (IBF) successfully held its first Executive Members Gathering and Certificate Distribution Ceremony in Karachi. The event marked a significant milestone for IBF, bringing together a diverse and dynamic 14-member Managing Committee comprising the following individuals: …

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, received two prestigious awards at the 10th Islamic Retail Banking Awards, securing recognition as the Best Islamic Retail Bank for Consumer Financing and Best Islamic Digital Banker in Pakistan for 2024. These awards reaffirm FBL’s position as a leader in the Islamic banking sector and highlight a commitment to delivering innovative …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1861716247546581145?t=cQQnZ7UqUBRcmS8t-VUIHw&s=19 Mr Daniel Lam, Regional Director, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Union Coop’s Chief Community Relations Officer, extended his heartfelt congratulations and wishes to UAE’s wise leadership, as well as its citizens and residents, on the occasion of the 53rd UAE National Day. He also announced that Union Coop will celebrate this national occasion with a special promotional campaign featuring exciting discounts and prizes, …

DUBAI: Regional fashion powerhouse 6thStreet has achieved a significant 5-8x return on ad spend (ROAS) through its partnership with Gupshup, the world’s leading Conversational AI Engagement platform. This underscores the transformative power of personalized, segment-based marketing on rich channels like WhatsApp. The platform’s capabilities like product discovery and upsell recommendations have enabled the brand to deliver highly personalized shopping experiences. …