KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its latest IPR Survey during the visit of IPO-Pakistan Director General Nauman Aslam to the Chamber. The survey, covering eight sectors, found that intellectual property violations are costing the country an estimated Rs. 860 billion annually in lost revenue and taxes. Every six in 10 OICCI member companies participating …

News Desk NAIROBI: Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, together with ALL Accor, the award-winning booking platform and loyalty programme, has today announced a strategic partnership that marks a significant milestone for African travel making Kenya Airways the first African airline to partner with the globally renowned programme. Through this partnership, members of the Asante Rewards and ALL Accor …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistani finance leader, author, and public thought leader Asma Jan Muhammad has been honored with the Overseas Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in recognition of her distinguished international achievements, leadership contributions, and continued impact on the global professional landscape. A dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW & ICAP) with an MBA in International …

News Desk DUBAI: Demonstrating its commitment to fostering financial literacy and empowering the next generation, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced its participation in the second annual Global Money Week being held in the UAE. As a Flagship Partner and Gold Sponsor, the bank will support Zoud, The …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank hosted a focused client event in Karachi for members of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), a key trade body representing one of the city’s most important SME and industrial business communities. The event was held to strengthen engagement with NKATI members, support the onboarding of new SME clients, and …

KARACHI: Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited (EETL) hosted an industry-wide event in Karachi, bringing together key stakeholders from Pakistan’s terminals and maritime ecosystem to recognize the role of critical terminal infrastructure in supporting national economic progress, energy security and everyday life across the country. The event was attended by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad …

Dubai’s real estate market shows higher YoY value growth and resilient buyer interest, with off-plan activity accounting for the majority of market demand DUBAI: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners operating across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, has published its latest Dubai Real Estate Market Overview, offering insights into off-plan and secondary residential sales …

News Desk GENEVA: As urbanization accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organizations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to shape the future of city living. The message was at the heart of events for the 3rd …

أعلنت شركة نيوبري للتطوير العقاري رسمياً عن إطلاق سلسلة مشاريعها السكنية الجديدة تحت اسم “شابتر”، ما يمثل خطوة هامة في استراتيجية توسع الشركة ضمن سوق العقارات المتطور بسرعة في دبي.ويمثل هذا الإطلاق الظهور الأول لمشروع من سلسلة “شابتر” في منطقة الورسان 4، والتي تقع ضمن المرحلة الثانية من المدينة العالمية، حيث يقدم هذا المشروع مفهوماً سكنياً عصرياً يتمحور حول “الفخامة …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports (DA) has been recognised as a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner, placing the organisation among a select group of international employers that record the highest levels of employee engagement. DA sits in the 77th percentile in this competitive benchmark, with a score of 74% for employee engagement, up from 71% in 2025, reflecting a significant …