Bank strengthens compliance, resilience, and customer agility using AUTON8’s automation platform SHARJAH: Invest Bank today announced the successful outcomes of its strategic partnership with AUTON8, a global leader in intelligent automation. The collaboration marks a milestone in strengthening regulatory resilience, operational efficiency, and customer-centric agility across both core and digital banking landscapes. Invest Bank is implementing a digital transformation program …

Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enthralls Arts Council members with a spectacular performance KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Organized a mega Musical Concert to celebrate the remarkable success of the 39-day World Culture Festival 2025 for Arts Council members and their families at the YMCA Ground. The evening was headlined by internationally acclaimed singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, …

ZURICH: Aviation sustainability provider Azzera Inc. announces that JETEX, a global leader in private aviation, is the latest strategic investor in the digital carbon-management platform. The new investment positions the technology platform to continue evolving functionality, grow its international footprint, and deliver new client-facing offsetting tools to its users’ customers. The partnership, signed during Dubai Airshow 2025, marks a major step …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Indonesia encourages its business community to explore Pakistan’s vast untapped markets to promote balanced and sustainable trade relations, the Indonesian Consul General in Karachi Mr. Mudzakir, M.A said while addressing the “Networking Dinner for the Indonesia Business Delegation for International Consumer Products Fair (ICPF) 2025,” hosted by the Indonesian Consulate at local hotel here on Sunday. …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new collaboration to advance the airline’s digital capabilities and enhance its customer journey through AWS’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to driving innovation. The signing ceremony was attended by Mohammed Hareb AlMheiri, Chief Procurement & Technology Officer at flydubai, and Werner …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have established an airbridge to Sri Lanka, transporting urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah. For the next two weeks, Emirates will offer over 100 tonnes of cargo space free of charge across its daily passenger flights to Sri Lanka, enabling Dubai Humanitarian and its associates to …

Web Desk SHARJAH: The Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2025–2026, a flagship annual retail event organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), continues its festivities across the emirate’s regions and cities, offering unique and engaging shopping and entertainment experiences that blend enjoyment with value. Suyoh Mall hosted, yesterday evening, a key interactive activation as part of this season. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/RIYADH: As the Middle East’s gift card and incentive market accelerates toward USD 38 billion by 2030, businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia are transforming how they reward employees and customers. According to new data from Mordor Intelligence, the gift card and incentive card market in the GCC is valued at USD 24.9 billion in 2025 …

Championing Ocean Regeneration and Sustainable Maritime Growth RIYADH: Bahri, the Kingdom’s leading shipping and logistics provider, is proud to announce that it has signed on to the WAVE initiative, a Collective Action Platform dedicated to achieving ocean regeneration within a human generation. The initiative, launched by Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador …

The excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has severely contaminated food, resulting in the spread of serious diseases among children and youth. These views were expressed by Abdul Wali Khan, Founder and Lead Trainer of Green Minds Pakistan, while addressing students during a three-week Environmental Awareness Workshop Series held at AK Schooling System, Landhi. During the sessions, students were …