News Desk Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has joined hands with IGI Life at Faysal House in Karachi, as one of its Banca-Takaful partners to launch new products with Life and Health coverage segments for Faysal Bank customers. IGI Life Window Takaful operations will be offering this wide range of unique Takaful products with added ‘vitality’ benefits through Faysal Bank Ltd. …

News Desk DUBAI: Digitalisation, using artificial intelligence, administrative efficiency, and systematic risk analysis are among the key ingredients to ensuring an efficient payment processes across the supply chain – according to industry experts speaking at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Titled ‘Robust Mechanisms and Processes for making Prompt Payments to Suppliers and Subcontractors,’ the …

News Desk Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank has become the first Bank in the country to disburse the first two Shariah-compliant housing finance facilities under Prime Minister’s Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar, Low Cost Housing Finance scheme on Friday, 16th October, 2020. The facilities were disbursed to Mr. Muhammad Anees who works as a Gardener (Mali) and Mr. Muhammad Shahid Khan, a contract employee in …

By Falak Usman/Rafiq Vayani Arzoo- group has recently celebrated it’s First Anniversary.. which was held in Gulshan Iqbal under the head and CEO of the group, Asma Imran, Samreen Fahd and Safia Babar, the chefs also pay a visit to judge a food competition which includes baking competition among different themed cakes, one dish items and other sweet items, Chef …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel, to bring Israel’s top travel and tourism leaders to the UAE. The historic flight, flown in partnership with the Maman Group, will depart Tel Aviv on 19 October, operated by an Etihad …

News Desk DUBAI: An impressive lineup of high-level dignitaries is confirmed to participate at AIM Digital, the first digital edition of the Annual Investment Meeting, which will be held from the 20th – 22nd of October 2020. The world’s foremost dignitaries will come together in one virtual platform to share their in-depth perspectives on key issues focusing on AIM Digital’s …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The PTCL Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Willsher, currently CEO of Etisalat Afghanistan, to the post of CEO PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone) effective 1st December 2020. He succeeds Rashid Khan, who was President & CEO of the PTCL Group since March 2019 and decided to leave due to personal reasons. Matthew has been working in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is rolling out a redesigned onboard experience. The celebrated A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa have resumed operations with the introduction of additional health and safety measures. The airline has also enhanced its offering, introducing a nutrient-rich welcome drink for the winter season. The A380 Onboard Lounge, which serves First and Business Class customers, will …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) decided to resume the operation of the four bus routes that serve the Global Village from the start of its new season 2020-2021.  RTA will also resume the electric Abra tourist services inside the Village as of October 25th, the date coincides with the silver jubilee of this premier tourist and family destination.  “We …

DUBAI: When Emirates SkyCargo’s first freighter flight took off from Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 2nd of October, the cargo hold contained several tonnes of avocadoes and other vegetables grown and harvested in Mexico and destined for supermarket shelves in Europe and the Middle East. In Kenya, Emirates’ 10 weekly flights in October 2020 from Nairobi airport transport, among other commodities, fresh …