KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and the largest Islamic bank has been recognized with the ‘Employer of the Year’ Diamond Award in the category of ‘Large National Companies’ by Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) – Pakistan’s largest forum for employers. The award was announced at the 8th ceremony of the Employer of the Year Awards held at a local hotel …

News Desk DUBAI: Kosher Arabia, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and CCL Holdings, has become one of the first registered and certified producers of kosher food in the UAE with the opening of its ultramodern catering facility in Dubai. Offering innovative solutions and tailor-made services, Kosher Arabia will provide fresh, quality kosher meals to customers in the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Etisalat announced today that it is Etihad Airways’ official telecom partner, providing the best-in-class mobile and digital solutions for the evolving business requirements of the small and medium business (SMB) and startup community, and enabling them through their digital transformation journey. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB, Etisalat, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fatma …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian classic traditional trishaw, or locally known as beca, will be featured as an attraction giving millions of visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai a unique and quaint experience of Malaysia’s culture and tourism. Eight units of the beca, presented by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) to Expo 2020 Dubai, arrived in Dubai, UAE …

Retail sales in the UAE are expected to rebound and grow by 13% to reach $58 billion by the end of 2021, supported by pent up consumer demand in the second half of the year, Covid-19 vaccination efforts and Expo 2020 Dubai, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has projected. The analysis, based on recent data from …

Twenty-five employees of a school transport service company in Al Quoz have collectively won US$1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw that took place after the awarding ceremony of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Men’s final on Saturday evening, 20th March. The winning ticket was drawn by Russian tennis player and champion of the tournament, …

Aslan Karatsev defeated qualifier Lloyd Harris 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday to claim the first ATP Tour title of his career. He is the first Russian to win the prestigious title, after Marat Safin in 2001 and Mikhail Youzhny in 2007 and 2010 both finished as runner-up, and it is the first time …

As Pakistan pushes ahead to achieve targets on its Digital Agenda, Zong 4G synchronously launched its new campaign #LetsGetDigital. The TVC, featuring Pakistan’s No 1 Singer, Atif Aslam, has truly encapsulated the dynamic essence of what Digital means for the youth of the country. The campaign showcases how Zong 4G is igniting the embers of “Aik Naya Khawab” and enabling …

DUBAI: Aslan Karatsev continued his incredible run of victories this season by edging past second seed Andrey Rublev 6-2 4-6 6-4 on Friday to reach the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The tournament wild card will now play qualifier Lloyd Harris, who claimed an equally stunning 6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(6) upset victory over third seed and world number 12 …

News Desk DUBAI: BFL Group brought together all its brands in an exciting activity at the heart of JBR in Dubai to mark this year’s Mother’s Day and show appreciation to women who perform this role in their everyday lives. The JBR guerilla wall was filled with up to 2,000 flowers with a special message about the occasion. The interactive …