News Desk KARACHI: Mashreq, a leading international financial institution with a strong regional presence and a growing footprint in Pakistan, has inaugurated new Mashreq Global Network (MGN) Pakistan Offshore Centres in Karachi and Lahore. The expansion builds on Mashreq’s continued investment in Pakistan’s talent, technology and digital banking infrastructure. More than USD 40 million has been deployed to date to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Qashio, the leading spend management platform headquartered in Dubai, has announced the launch of “Qashio For You”, a targeted initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Dubai. The programme is being rolled out in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening the emirate’s business ecosystem during a period of economic …

AKUH media roundtable marks World Autism Awareness Day with focus on early identification, family-centred care, and reducing stigma DUBAI/KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital brought together developmental paediatricians, speech and language therapists, and child psychiatrist to address a growing concern: children with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistan are being identified late, and families are navigating the journey largely without adequate …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, His Excellency Mr. Mudzakir accepted an invitation to a dinner hosted by the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Ishtiaq Baig, on Monday, March 30, 2026. The event, held at Mr. Ishtiaq Baig’s residence, was organized as a tribute to the Governor of Sindh, His Excellency Syed Nehal Hashmi. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: On 31 March 2026, Romania and Pakistan marked a significant step in advancing their economic and maritime partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on port cooperation. The agreement was concluded between the National Company “Maritime Ports Administration” S.A. Constanța and the Karachi Port Trust during an online ceremony. It was signed by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/LONDON: Audit Adventures, founded by IT Consultant Maphi Bayolo, has launched a new DIFC-focused demo designed to help organisations operationalise AI governance and achieve audit-ready compliance. As AI adoption accelerates across financial services, consulting, and technology sectors, organisations operating within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) are under increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible and well-governed use of …

New research finds EMEA Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Surges, Procurement Pressures Intensify Globally DUBAI: Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28%, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a leading M&A and infrastructure procurement platform. The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), the UAE’s flagship growth equity investor, has announced a landmark AED 45 million strategic minority investment in CarniStore, the nation’s leading premium protein business, bringing together sourcing expertise, proprietary production, and digital retail to elevate food standards across the UAE. This marks EGF’s first investment in the food sector, representing a definitive step …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has announced the second Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), taking place from 12-14 May 2026 at ICC Hall in ADNEC Centre. The emirate’s flagship conference and exhibition for infrastructure and urban development, ADIS 2026 returns with an expanded format reflecting growing global demand and a sharpened focus …

Web Desk DUBAI: Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation technology, is expanding its automated storage and retrieval portfolio for pallet solutions with AgileStore, a next generation roaming pallet shuttle (4-way shuttle). The system is designed to maximize storage density, optimize space, and enable flexible, fully automated material flows. With AgileStore, Swisslog completes its pallet ASRS portfolio. It strengthens …