DUBAI: Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Honorary President of Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability (AGS),  will inaugurate the Annual EmiratesGBC Congress on November 17 & 18 under the theme ‘Building a Sustainable Future in Uncertain Times.’ An independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, EmiratesGBC’s Annual Congress, held under …

News Desk KARACHI: KFC Pakistan renewed its exclusive cold beverage partnership with Pepsico Pakistan for the next 5 years as part of a high-spirited signing ceremony held at DHA Golf Club recently. Raza Pirbhai, CEO – KFC Pakistan, led the KFC team, including Noor Alam, CMO, Ayesha Abdullah, CFO and Ammar Azhar, CTO. On the other side were Furqan Ahmed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The launch follows MasterCard’s recent mandate to issue dual interface (contact and contactless) cards and a rising demand for metal cards. Experts share that the market for metal cards is currently growing in all regions, with a specific momentum on the millennium segment. A study with 18,000 responders showed that 65% of global consumers would choose …

News Desk DUBAI: Better management of the compliance cycle of VAT can go a long way in helping businesses navigate COVID-19 successfully, tax experts from international law firm Pinsent Masons LLP said during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, organised in collaboration with The Oath Magazine and Pinsent Masons LLP,examined the impact of …

News Desk KARACHI: Sehat Kahani, one of the leading tele-healthcare service providers in Pakistan, congratulates their Co-founder & COO, Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, for becoming the first Pakistani female recipient of the “Elevate Foundation Prize Award 2020”. The Elevate Prize Foundation winners are chosen from nearly 1,300 applicants after months of review. These winners are tackling the world’s biggest problems, …

News Desk DUBAI: A high-level business delegation led by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) visited Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters on Monday to discuss prospects for developing economic ties between Dubai and Israel. The delegation visit, part of a trade mission organised this week by Dubai Chamber, aims to familiarise Israeli businessmen with Dubai’s economy, …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has signed a major partnership agreement with the UAE’s Football Association. The partnership was officially announced at a signing ceremony at the UAE Football Association Headquarters in Dubai, by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the UAE Football Association, Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer and Mohammad Al …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Leading integrated IT solutions provider Jaffer Business Systems (Pvt.) Ltd recently put together a new WFH (work from home) policy to facilitate employees. The post-pandemic work landscape has caused most businesses to rethink and remodel their operational approach. To that end, JBS’s futuristic program is all about flexibility. With it, the company intends to fully embrace the …

DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry,recorded a 236 percent year-over-year surge in membership during the first half of 2020, as accelerated digital transformation led many startups in Dubai and abroad to capitalise on emerging opportunities and bring new solutions to the emirate. Dubai Startup Hub membership reached 1,568 in H1-2020, compared to 466 …

By Rafiq vayani LADIESFUND held its 25th Power Lunch featuring 25 dynamic members networking and honoring chief guest Sheema Kermani, LADIESFUND 2008 award winner and iconic classical dancer and social activist. Spotted among the 25 guests at the lunch were Sayeda Habib, Moneeza Butt, Yasmin Dadabhoy, Kiran Ali Salman, Rukhsana Narejo, Shazia Farooqui, Farah Misbah, Lubna Shaikh, and LADIESFUND President …