KARACHI: Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a 7-year agreement with Western Union (NYSE: WU). Under the new deal, Western Union customers will be able to receive money from their family and friends’ eligible Visa cards and bank accounts in 40 countries across five regions. The agreement encompasses card issuance, Western Union’s integration with Visa Direct, and value-added services delivery including …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has listed the Mahaana Islamic Index Exchange Traded Fund (MIIETF) managed by Mahaana Wealth Limited (MWL). The commencement of trading of units of MIIETF has taken place with effect from March 11, 2024. The ETF aims to track the performance of Mahaana Islamic Index (MII30) whereby the Index shall be periodically rebalanced and reconstituted in order …

News Desk DUBAI: W Capital, a Dubai based real estate brokerage, announced the Emirati citizen Fawzia Hassan Ahmed Al Marzooqi a winner of Dhs100,000 prize. The winner’s brother received the award on her behalf in a special gala organized by the company after holding a regular draw under the supervision of the Dubai Land Department. The draw, which was organized …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has recently opened its newest City Check-in facility in Dubai. The facility is located at City Centre Al Shindagha in the Al Fahidi area. This opening brings the total number of City Check-in facilities in the UAE to 12, …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s first low-cost airline, is thrilled to announce the revival of two of its most sought-after summer destinations, Baku in Azerbaijan, and Almaty in Kazakhstan, in response to overwhelming travel demand. Following a highly successful summer season last year, the decision to restart these destinations reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the preferences and desires of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In a landmark achievement for air travel technology, Zayed International Airport has successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology. Building on a long-term commitment …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to transform the traveler experience and support outreach efforts in preparation for Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026. The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) exchange ceremony recently. As part of the MOC, Mastercard will also be named as Tourism Malaysia’s Exclusive Payment Partner, with …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is marking the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, both in-flight and on the ground to immerse passengers in the spirit of Ramadan and enhance their travel experience during this holy time. Starting from the 10 March, passengers across all cabin classes to selected Etihad destinations can expect a variety of amenities tailored …

News desk DUBAI: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Ramadan refreshments in the lounges At the Emirates lounges …

ISLAMABAD: A landmark 5G Innovation Hackathon, a joint effort by leading telecom Jazz, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the National IT Board (NITB), and Code for Pakistan (CfP) concluded successfully in Islamabad. Supported by technology partners Oppo, Huawei, and Tecno, the event was held at the Jazz 5G Research Lab situated within the School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences …