News Desk KARACHI: Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital payments platform and GoLootlo, the country’s first and largest QR-based discount app have expanded their partnership by directly integrating GoLootlo services within the Easypaisa App. This integration will enable Easypaisa customers to have an enhanced discount viewing and availing ability, using which they will be able to access 12,000+ special offers on a …

KARACHI: The Nest I/O hosted its 10th Demo Day on Feb 7, where 12 startups pitched their businesses to investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs. Most of the Batch X startups like Nasheman, Irverde, Hyper Up, Track Arts, and Pakistan Cyber Gaming, amongst others have already launched their products/services into the market and completed numerous projects in collaboration with renowned institutions thus …

KARACHI: Careem has recently introduced a new ‘Safety Button’, which not only allows customers to conveniently access all of Careem’s Trust and Safety features but also enables them to call law​ enforcement authorities in case of emergency. Pakistan is the first market in the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where Careem operates, to enable a direct routing …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent travellers which will launch later this year. The new TravelPass technology provides a subscription-based travel solution, allowing Etihad to offer its frequent guests complete flexibility and ease with their regular and …

DUBAI: Vezeeta, Middle East and Africa’s leading digital healthcare platform secured US$ 40 Million in its Series D round led by Gulf Capital, the Middle East’s largest and most active alternative asset management firm. The round had strong support from existing investor, Saudi Technology Ventures (STV), who led Vezeeta’s Series C round in September 2018. The fundraising supports Vezeeta’s mission …

LAHORE: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019 at its Board of Directors’ meeting held in Lahore on February 11, 2020. PTCL’s Board of Directors has declared a final cash dividend of 5% i.e. Re 0.50 per share, which is in addition to …

LONDON: e-Magine, a Pakistani based ed-tech start up, founded by Ms. Huda Garib in late 2016, is an organization that prides itself on conducting customized, dynamic, and immersive programs and workshops for high school students to equip them with the skills that will prove to be a major asset regardless of the industry in which they belong. Moreover, in addition …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Two-time Grand Slam champion and 2020 Australian Open finalist Garbine Muguruza has received a wild card and will join the stellar field that competes next week in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The regal Spaniard, who won the French Open in 2016 and followed up with a Wimbledon triumph in 2017, made a stunning run to the …

DUBAI: Dubai World Central (DWC) registered a surge in customer numbers in 2019 with annual traffic exceeding 1.6 million (+81.5%) during 2019. The sharp increase in customer numbers was primarily the result of the relocation of operations by a number of international carriers during the 45-day closure of Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway for rehabilitation in April-May 2019.  Year on …

News Desk DUBAI: Arsenal is wrapping up their winter training in Dubai, enjoying the city’s warm weather, incredible training facilities and iconic attractions courtesy of Emirates and Arabian Adventures before heading back to complete the second half of the season. This is the first time the full Arsenal squad visits Dubai. While in Dubai for an intensive training camp, the Gunners …