ISLAMABAD: Novacare Hospitals (Private) Limited announced today that it will start constructing a state-of-the-art hospital in Islamabad, and has signed an international affiliation agreement with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a leading UK teaching hospital group. The total investment in the project will be USD 110 million, and the hospital will be located on a 50-kanal (225,000 square foot) plot …

DUBAI: The key role of human resource (HR) professionals in maximizing the business value of AI by ensuring the technology is used in a relevant, reliable and responsible way came under the spotlight at the Dubai edition of SAP’s HR Connect. Experts speaking at the event this week agreed that people and culture leaders need to prepare for continuous change …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The official launch party unfolded at Nazcaa Dubai, Downtown Dubai on Thursday, March 7, 2024, welcoming a select group of Dubai’s most celebrated beauty influencers. Guests were immersed into the electrifying world of BPerfect, experiencing firsthand the brand’s distinctive fusion of cutting-edge beauty, versatility, and innovation. With a DJ spinning tunes, a claw machine filled with BPerfect minis, and captivating product demos, …

The Emirates Group celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with a bestselling author, by launching a new initiative, and highlighting its unwavering commitment to and steady investments in women and gender equality at the workplace. The Group launched its very own Gender Balance Council torepresent all its women employees, create a knowledge sharing platform, and advance the cause of gender balance. On the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Development Bank (“EDB”, the Bank), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, today announced a new partnership with KLAIM, a UAE-based healthcare-focused fintech company, to provide low-risk, short-term working capital solutions to support healthcare providers in maintaining efficient cash flows. Under this partnership, EDB will launch a Healthcare Receivables Financing product with …

DUBAI: In a dazzling ceremony held at Citymax Business Bay, EPRICX hosted the first season of the International Women Achievers Award on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2024. Ms. Simra Abdia, the dynamic organizer behind the event, expressed overwhelming gratitude for the overwhelming response with over 100 female nominees participating from various fields, each exemplifying excellence and …

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, …