Kerala’s vibrant tech start-up ecosystem, Kerala Startup Mission, has gained further traction with the signing of the strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fincasa Ventures. The Kerala Startup Mission ecosystem currently boasts 2,900 startups and has raised over $300 million in funding while Fincasa Ventures, a Dubai-based investment advisory firm, has participated in such agreements, including one with the prestigious …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to the holy city of Medina from 27 November 2021. Medina will be served three times weekly from Abu Dhabi using a modern two-class Airbus A321. Fatma Al Mehairi, Vice President Sales UAE at Etihad Airways, said: “We look forward to reconnecting Abu Dhabi with Medina, a city of enormous historic …

The third and final day of the 8th Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) which is being held virtually and organized by Oxford University Press (OUP) was once again a day full of stimulating discourses, debates and book launches. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ILF has continued as a virtual event with some face to face sessions and attended by select …

Dubai Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) recently announced the launch of four new smart individual CSR Labels, offering companies a more convenient way to assess their CSR practices and gain recognition for their outstanding efforts. Companies can apply for one or all of the four new SMART Dubai Chamber CSR Labels namely: CSR in the Workplace, CSR in the …

Relive the magic of festive markets, indulge in holiday cheer with enchanting lights and decorated streets, and treat yourself to endless shopping and warm family gatherings with Emirates this winter. Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover the delightful sights, sounds and tastes of winter across select destinations in Europe and North America for their well-deserved breaks. Customers can begin planning …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seychelles Tourism Board at Expo 2020. The agreement reaffirms the airline’s commitment to the island-nation and outlines joint initiatives to promote trade and tourism to the country. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Sherin Francis, …

HBL wins Pakistan’s Best Bank 2021 award at the Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on 29 October 2021. The Best Bank award recognises the bank that has demonstrated the most significant contribution to national development and the most effective management of its resources including their employees, clients, franchise, community and financials. PBA also recognises HBL as the Best Bank …

Shaadi by Marriott is a concept by Marriott which provides one-stop solution for destination weddings in India with exotic venues and meticulous planning. Sheraton Grand being a beautiful property, is the best place for weddings. The concept of Shaadi by Marriott is all about grandeur that also defines what Sheraton Grand Palace Indore is all about. The INIFD Indore Times Fashion …

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), a leading name in Pakistan’s banking industry, announced a partnership with Sentbe, a South Korea based fintech money transfer service, for the remittance and real-time payment service. Among approximately 10,000 Pakistanis residing in South Korea, over 50 percent are using Sentbe service, with Sentbe being an essential application for many migrants making money-transfers to their loved …

In the late hours of the 29th and early morning of the 30th October, a cyber-attack on the NBP’s servers was detected which impacted some of it’s services. Immediate steps were taken to isolate the affected systems. At this point, no customer or financial data has been compromised. Remediation efforts are underway using industry-leading subject matter experts including international resources …