News Desk DUBAI: Arab Bank Group reported net income after tax of $182.4 million as compared to $152.1 million for the same period last year, recording a growth of 20%. During the first quarter of 2021, Arab Bank consolidated the financial statements of Oman Arab Bank under its Group accounts increasing total assets by $8.2 billion to reach $63 billion …

RINSTRA, Pakistan’s first short-form digital media app held its first press conference at Karachi Press Club. The exclusive event had been limited to restricted media, celebrities, and corporates strictly following Covid-19 SOPs. The event was marked by the screening of its prized up-coming web-series, “Abhi Nahi” the last project written by the late iconic Haseena Moin. Shanaz Ramzi, CEO Starlinks …

News Desk GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly below pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all …

News Desk GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019). This pushed first half-year air cargo growth to 8%, its strongest first half performance since 2017 (when the industry posted 10.2% year-on-year growth). As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted …

Over 2,500 Emirates customers enhanced their travel experience by adding innovative home check-in services to their bookings in July. The airline’s popular service enables passengers departing from Dubai to quickly and efficiently complete the check-in process in the comfort of their home and enjoy a swift and smooth journey through the airport. During the peak summer travel departures from the …

Shell Pakistan Limited collaborated with Uber and Muawin by Cashew Financial Services, to deliver a fuel management solution with unparalleled features to Uber partner drivers. Through this collaboration, Uber partner drivers will get access to fuel financing from Muawin by Cashew Financial Services, to fulfill their mobility needs at Shell. By means of tech-enabled financing and personalized Shell Fleet Cards, …

The second session of the virtual ‘Digital Next Leadership Series’ will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Global delegates, experts, leaders and VIPs will gather online to engage and discuss on the theme ‘The Revolution of Digital Government Engagement.’ The ‘Digital Next Leadership Series’ sessions are pre-event webinars in preparation for the Digital Next Summit Second Edition on February …

Kashmir Premier League is associated with the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, backed by the Pakistan Cricket Board conducting a Twenty-20 league commencing from August 6, 2021 till August 16, 2021 in Muzaffarabad, AK. Muzaffarabad Tigers has emerged as one of the best teams of KPL and this partnership is anticipated to leverage both organizations across the Kashmir division …

British Airways is adding thousands of extra seats on key routes to the UK from the USA and EU, following a huge increase in interest in travel to London since the UK Government announced that quarantine restrictions would be lifted for fully-vaccinated US and EU customers when travelling to the UK. Within a couple of hours British Airways saw bookings …

Zong, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, now brings even greater value for the users of its popular My Zong App (MZA). The flash sale of up to 70% on bundles and products will give Zong users all the more reason to make the most of the app that regularly brings amazing offers that they just can’t miss. The …