SHARJAH: Sharjah hosted the 18th edition of the World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The event was held from September 15 – 17 at Expo …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: On 17 September 2025, Mrs. Wan Zetti Rafina binti Wan Mohamad Zuki, the newly arrived Immigration Attaché at the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad, paid a courtesy call on High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan. During the meeting, Mrs. Wan Zetti Rafina conveyed her appreciation for the warm welcome …

RIYADH: MENAP-based fintech ABHI and TRAY, a leading cloud-based POS and business management platform in the Kingdom, have joined forces to introduce Earned Wage Access services for the fast-growing F&B sector. Earned Wage Access is a financial solution that allows employees to withdraw a portion of their earned salary anytime before payday, eliminating the need to wait until the end …

Event highlights include book talk on ethics in corporate life and exclusive reveal of author’s upcoming book Smart But Wrong By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully hosted a thought-provoking edition of its Book Forum on Friday, 19 September, 2025 at ICAP House, Karachi, featuring UAE-based finance leader, trainer, and award-winning author Asma Jan …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR/ ABU DHABI: The Global Halal Summit officially launched on Friday, 19 September, 2025, in conjunction with the 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2025). The prestigious Opening Ceremony was graced by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, together with ministry leaders and esteemed guests of honour. The programme featured welcoming remarks …

تواصل شركة دانوب بروبرتيز، إحدى أبرز وأوثق شركات التطوير العقاري في دولة الإمارات، ترسيخ مكانتها الرائدة في مجال المساكن الفاخرة والقيمة المضافة من خلال إطلاق أحدث مشاريعها الرائدة – بريز من دانوب. يرتفع البرج شامخاً في مدينة دبي البحرية كأطول برج سكني فيها، ليجسد عصراً جديداً من أسلوب المعيشة الفاخرة على الواجهة البحرية، حيث تلتقي الإطلالات البحرية البانورامية مع التصميم …

فازت مجموعة الأندلس للتطوير العقاري، التي تتخذ من دبي مقرًا لها، بجائزة تقديرية للابتكار والتميّز خلال فعاليات معرض “ري كي” إيطاليا 2025، أحد أبرز الفعاليات العقارية العالمية الذي انطلق في العاصمة الإيطالية روما هذا الشهر برعاية الاتحاد الدولي للعقارات.جاءت الجائزة تكريمًا لمشروع مجموعة الأندلس الرائد “بوتيغا ريزيدنسيز” وإسهاماته في إعادة تعريف مفهوم السكن ذي العلامات التجارية على المستوى العالمي.وخلال الحدث، …

KARACHI: Jahanzeb Khan, President & CEO of easypaisa digital bank, emphasized that disruptive digital innovation, keeping local market insights and ground realities in mind, has the potential to drive full-scale financial inclusion across Pakistan, which currently has a financial inclusion rate of over 60%. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Future of Global Finance is Local+Digital” alongside fintech and digital …

Web Desk ROME: Andalusia Group, the Dubai-based developer behind the pioneering Bottega Residences brand, was recognized at “RE-KEY Italy 2025” for innovation and excellence, underscoring the UAE’s role in shaping the future of global real estate. At the event, Andalusia Group presented Bottega Residences to an audience of high-level investors, industry leaders, and real estate experts. The concept, created as …

News Desk RIYADH: MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, and D360 Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed during Money 20/20 Middle East, underscores the commitment of both organizations to accelerate digital transformation and support Saudi Vision 2030’s financial sector development agenda. The collaboration will focus on enhancing cross-border payment capabilities …