KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has successfully transitioned to a One-Share Lot system for investor transactions on the regular market, aligning with international best practices for stock market investments. Previously, the minimum marketable lot sizes for listed companies varied from 20, 50, 100, and 500 shares based on their prices. To enhance investor convenience and streamline stock market transactions, this …

The Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, has announced Chess.com as its Official Platform Partner. The multi-year partnership with the world’s largest online chess platform aims to enhance the rising popularity of chess, enabling players and fans to interact and experience action from the Global Chess League. This strategic partnership will allow millions of players and fans follow …

DUBAI: Organisations often grapple with the complexities of access to skills, particularly in anticipating project needs and rapid talent deployment. In 2023, about 1 in 5 global financial services firms achieved less than half of their project goals, largely (40%) due to a lack of skilled talent, which has become increasingly evident over the last three years. Addressing this challenge, …

News Desk DUBAI: Careem Pay, the digital wallet and fintech platform within the Careem ‘everything app’, expands its international remittance service to include money transfers to bank accounts in the Philippines. UAE residents can send up to AED 45,000 per transaction and up to AED 135,000 per month, with an average transfer time of just 7 minutes. Transfers reach the …

News Desk DUBAI: Alshaya Group, one of the leading international retail franchise operators, has partnered with Mastercard to expand its award-winning loyalty programme, Aura. The partnership, which will see the launch of an Aura co-branded credit card in multiple markets over the next two years including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, aims to drive growth of the retail …

DUBAI: Guests are invited to experience the ultimate Royal Summer, stay 3 nights or more and receive AED 200 resort credit per day per room, available until the end of September. Offer Details Deluxe Rooms and Royal Club Rooms: Enjoy AED 200 resort credit per day, per room. Suites, Pool Villas, and Signature Penthouses: Indulge with AED 400 resort credit per …

MANAMA: The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Directorate of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior for the Kingdom of Bahrain. This agreement marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to enhance strong fire safety and prevention measures in Bahrain. The MoU signing ceremony, held during the annual NFPA …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In a move that showcases the rising prominence of the United Arab Emirates in driving a global sustainable mission, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) Chairperson Habiba Al Mar’ashi, has been appointed the Vice Chair of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). In her capacity as Co-founder, Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) Habiba attended …

News Desk DUBAI: Fitness First is thrilled to announce the launch of new levels of its highly anticipated Reformer Pilates classes! Embrace a new level of fitness with our detailed and diverse Reformer Pilates program, now available at select clubs including Motor City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Mudon, DAMAC Mall (Ladies Only), and Uptown Mirdif (Ladies Only). Reformer Pilates is known …

North American Association for South Asian Affairs (NAASAA) recently held an event in Karachi, aimed at facilitating Pakistani talent to showcase their skills worldwide. Speaking at the occasion, President NAASAA Dr Sarah Alam said that Pakistani scholars need a platform that helps them exhibit their academic talent worldwide, mainly for presenting their research papers, hence, our forum is working to …