By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: In a landmark moment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited – PSX, a powerful alliance between Sunridge Foods (a subsidiary of Unity Foods Ltd.), InfraZamin Pakistan and BankIslami Pakistan Limited, unveiled Pakistan’s first-ever Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk, setting a bold precedent for ethical, climate-resilient finance in agriculture. Dr. Shamshad Akhtar opened the dialogue with a compelling call for …

The project will generate 17.3 MW and cut 21,650 tons of carbon emissions annually—equivalent to planting approximately 325,000 trees By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop (UNIONCOOP:DFM), the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, in partnership with Positive Zero, a leading provider of decentralized clean energy solutions, has launched one of the Middle East’s largest solar energy projects in the retail sector. …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas and PURCHASE, New York: American Airlines and Mastercard today announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering more rewarding travel experiences and value through advanced payments technology and services.“American is proud to collaborate with Mastercard to deliver best-in-class travel solutions for our AAdvantage® co-branded credit cardmembers,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading luxury real estate developer, has announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to facilitate homeownership for UAE residents purchasing property for the first time. Under the eligibility framework, the programme is open to …

KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) held its Annual Dinner on the evening of July 19, 2025, in Karachi, bringing together a distinguished gathering of life members, diplomats, and government officials in celebration of cultural and intellectual exchange. The evening was graced by prominent personalities, including ESUP’s Patron-in-Chief Mr. Aziz Memon and President Mr. Pervez Madraswala. The event’s …

InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods, and BankIslami Unveils Pakistan’s First Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk at PSX Gong Striking Ceremony By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods (Pvt.) Limited, and BankIslami marked a landmark moment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with a ceremonial gong strike to launch Pakistan’s first fully subscribed PKR 2 billion Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk. This Shariah-compliant Sukuk, is backed by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Popular retailer ‘Union Coop’ has announced that Emiratis now make up 35% of all localizable roles within the organization, reflecting its strong commitment to Emiratization and national talent development. CEO Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi emphasized that Emiratization is central to Union Coop’s strategy, aligning with the UAE’s vision to strengthen Emirati presence in the private sector. …

DUBAI: As the Middle East cements its place on the global esports map, MENATech Entertainment (a GGTech company), an international esports and gaming company, is playing a central role in accelerating the region’s digital entertainment ambitions. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading government-backed strategies to grow gaming into a multi-billion-dollar sector, MENATech is bridging global best practices with local …

News Desk DUBAI: In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710, will complement existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers planning trips to the popular …

DUBAI: OMODA&JAECOO, one of the world’s fastest-growing mobility innovators, is set to transform the hybrid vehicle market in the UAE with the highly anticipated arrival of the JAECOO J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), known as J7 SHS, by the end of August. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern driver, the J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) delivers a …