Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, has partnered with ABHI, an embedded finance platform, to introduce the Mastercard-enabled Salary Advance Cards for the first time in Pakistan. ABHI users will be able to order this card via the ABHI app, 24/7 call center, or through the HR departments of their associated companies, enabling them to access earned …

DUBAI: IAN Group is excited to announce its strategic partnership with iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI), a go-to-market and startup accelerator under the patronage of Dubai SME. This collaboration is set to open up significant opportunities for Middle Eastern investors looking to explore and invest in the thriving Indian startup ecosystem and Indian startups expand their business in the …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, today celebrated the start of its flights to Al Qassim, marking the first flight ever connecting the UAE’s capital with Al Qassim in the central region of KSA. The new route becomes Etihad’s fourth destination to Saudi Arabia and offers guests four non-stop flights per week. This service will enhance …

DUBAI: Emirates has unveiled its highly-anticipated premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. The airline’s exclusive 925 square meter lounge opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members. The world’s largest international airline has invested close to AED 3.5 million to design an extraordinary lounge experience in Paris …

News Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ title by Skytrax, returning to the top for an unprecedented eighth time. This distinction highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The 5-star carrier was also recognised with three additional awards: ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: 1st Meeting of FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Horticulture held on 24th June 2024 at FPCCI Head Office Karachi and via Zoom Link, convened by Mr. Muhammad Noman Saigal Convener of the Committee. The Convener and Members of the Committee discussed on (1) Methods of drastic improvement in the Horticulture Industry of Pakistan (2) Key factors …

RIYADH: PayerMax, a leading global payment solutions provider, is proud to announce its decision to expand into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and its noteworthy commitment to the KSA by establishing its regional headquarters in Riyadh. PayerMax participated in the Regional Headquarters Program (RHQ) established by the Ministry of Investment and obtained an RHQ licence this month. PayerMax held …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has launched an innovative online chat feature designed to ensure its guests have the latest accurate information on the documents they need before they travel. The system can be accessed through the airline’s online chat feature on etihad.com, found in the ‘Get In Touch’ section of the Help page. Simply choose the Travel Guidelines and Transit Information …

DUBAI/ISLAMABAD:  flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the launch of flights to Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan starting from 01 July 2024. Flights to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) will operate daily from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB), offering passengers from the UAE and the region more convenient options for travel. Hamad Obaidalla, …

DUBAI: PlanRadar, a leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction, facility management, and real estate, has released an analysis on the impact of digital platforms on ESG due diligence. The main finding indicates that only one-third of construction industry professionals believe digital tools are useful for ESG certification management[1], yet customers of PlanRadar report significant gains when …