KARACHI: Pakistan’s pioneering electric motorcycle company, VLEKTRA, has won the SDGs Innovative Financing Challenge Cup, organized in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and JS Bank. The company stood out among over 200 contenders with their innovative vision for sustainable transportation. This achievement highlights VLEKTRA’s growing role in Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape. Their focus on crafting premium …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines announced that Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, will join the award-winning AAdvantage® travel rewards program in the coming year, offering members a host of benefits as well as earning and redemption capabilities when traveling on either airline. This collaboration means that AAdvantage® members will enjoy a seamless experience when traveling on Fiji Airways, …

DUBAI: Al Islami Foods, a UAE pioneer in wholesome halal poultry, meat & snacking food products and awarded top Halal Food Brand in the OIC countries, has now launched the fully cooked ‘Original Tempura Nuggets’ redefining convenience and nutrition. A favourite with children, Original Tempura Nuggets extend the brand’s Heat & Eat range and offer a healthy snack option without …

BankIslami Pakistan Limited, the first Islamic commercial bank to receive an Islamic banking license in Pakistan has demonstrated remarkable growth over the past few years. The bank has successfully maintained its equity ratings of AA-, reflecting a stable outlook. This can be attributed to the fact, it has developed a comprehensive range of product suites tailored to meet diverse customer needs, …

GENEVA/ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), one of the world’s leading facilitators of global trade, logistics, and industry, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO), signed today a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on trade facilitation, digital trade, logistics and transport through policy dialogue, digital trade solutions, capacity …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: realme, one of the world’s leading smartphone brands, this week announced the launch of its latest smartphones, the realme 12 and realme 12+ 5G in Pakistan. This highly anticipated announcement has generated significant excitement among realme enthusiasts, promising to shake up the market with their advanced features and competitive pricing. Since its debut, the realme number …

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blacklane Middle East, the region’s leading chauffeur service provider, to enhance and develop chauffeur services in accordance with international best practices. The agreement is part of Dubai Taxi’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic partnerships with major local …

DUBAI: Emirates steps onto the court for the first time as Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon. Taking place from 1 to 14 July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, the airline is set to serve world-class action throughout The Championships. To mark its grand debut – the airline has unveiled a special A380 livery featuring the iconic …

PARIS: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), in collaboration with the Saudi fashion designer Ashi, founder of Parisian couture house ASHI Studio, has unveiled its first-ever fashion collection, during Haute Couture Week in Paris. The airline took to the runway in style showcasing its stunning new lifestyle collection for its frontline …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received the “Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth” award at the MEA Business Achievement Awards. Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, received the award on the carrier’s behalf at an awards ceremony held in Dubai. The event was attended by key members across various industries such as travel and tourism, aviation, banking and …