Waada and Zong 4G have officially joined hands as partners to distribute micro-insurance services to the masses of Pakistan. Zong 4G, coming on board as the distribution partner, will enable Waada to distribute insurance services to its 40 million-plus customer base. The alliance is a strategic move by Waada to enhance its reach and portfolio of partners.  Waada is a …

Today’s competitive environment requires marketing because how else will you make people aware that you’re selling a product or service? Marketing drives product awareness, cultivates brand credibility and builds trust among your target buyers. HFS is a buy/sell marketing platform created by Ayesha Wajid who herself owns a business “Snax time”, to support other homebased food businesses.Also through different events, …

News Desk KARACHI: The three-day colourful Furniture Ending Exhibition will initiate from November 12 at the Expo Center in Karachi giving all deco lovers a chance to see and buy beautiful and elegant furniture. The two-halls of Karachi Expo Center will provide a unique opportunity to see and buy variety of furniture comprising 45 brands of high quality, both local …

Governor Sate Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr. Reza Baqir, met the Governors of Saudi Central Bank (SCB) and Bank Indonesia (BI) today on the side lines of the 15th Islamic Finance Services Board (IFSB) Summit 2021, hosted by the Saudi Central Bank, in Jeddah.  In separate meetings with the two Governors, various topics of mutual interest related to Islamic Banking, …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched the third phase of its golden jubilee celebrations. In a series of videos launched over the next three weeks, Etihad will bring together experts from the fields of Formula 1, Music and Fashion from around the world, with their Emirati counterpart, hosted in …

Held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the 10th Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIACC) will be held on November 13, 2021, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Organized by SPPS, DIACC – the UAE’s official air power conference – is supported by the …

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zakia Kazi as the new Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Zakia’s roots in the sphere of Marketing and Public Relations dates back to 2006 in her native India, where she joined The Taj Group of Hotels.  She perfected her craft in increasingly responsible roles …

RIYADH/DUBAI: The majority of CEOs in Saudi Arabia are integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their business strategies for sustainable growth, as their risk profile shifts towards disruptive technology and environmental concerns, reveals KPMG in their annual CEO Outlook. The CEO Outlook Saudi Arabia 2021: Purpose-led and prepared for growth is based on a global survey among 1,325 CEOs …

By Mehreen Mushtaq Kazi KARACHI: Another lucrative event by Womenza Pakistan. Aiman Sami Khan is thriving to empower women in Karachi. She is making an effort to seek them, raising the status of women through promote their business and make them come forward with confidence. Aiman named her members, Womenzians. Syeda Raafia Mamujee was chief guest, she is President Women’s …

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, today announced strong financial results for the third quarter of this year ending September 30, 2021, despite the lasting impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the aviation industry. Air Arabia registered a strong net profit of AED 209 million for the three months ending September …