BankIslami has been named the Best Islamic Bank in Pakistan at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025, a leading global benchmark for excellence in financial services. The award highlights BankIslami’s commitment to its mission of Saving Humanity from Riba (interest) and its leadership in Pakistan’s fast-growing Islamic finance sector. The Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, now in their 16th year, recognize …

DUBAI: Centena Group, a leading player in the fields of science, engineering, education and technology solutions, recorded an impressive 22.5 per cent year-on-year growth in overall business performance across the Middle East for the year 2024, with Qatar leading regional performance by registering over 35 per cent growth. This robust growth reflects the region’s rapid adoption of integrated technology solutions …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Syria with the resumption of flights to Damascus. The inaugural flight FZ 115 touched down in Damascus International Airport (DAM) on 01 June to a water cannon salute. The inaugural flight marks the start of flydubai’s daily flights to Damascus. The inaugural flights mark the return of air …

News Desk DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received a certificate from an official adjudicator at Guinness World Records for the ‘Zayed and Rashid Mural’, which has been recognised as the world’s largest tile mosaic (image). The mosaic, which was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …

News Desk AMMAN, Jordan: Nobles Properties has announced a series of upgrades to the security infrastructure at AlShahd 3, reinforcing its commitment to creating safe, well-planned communities that prioritize resident comfort and quality of life. The improvements include the installation of a modern, 24/7 surveillance system covering all entrances and key facilities within the development to ensure continuous monitoring and …

DUBAI: Emirates and Al Ain Football Club have today announced a partnership which will see the airline as an Official Partner of the Club. The partnership comes as Al Ain FC marks a historic milestone, earning a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. The Club will compete at the prestigious FIFA tournament kicking off on 14 June in the …

News Desk KUWAIT: The UAE has taken part in the 123rd Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, held today in Kuwait, bringing together Their Excellencies, the Ministers of Finance of the GCC member states. Led by H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, the UAE delegation featured H.E. …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network operating carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a vibrant event attended by ambassadors, senior government officials, and Ethiopian Airlines executives. The new route will be operated four-times …

SKARDU, Gilgit-Baltistan: Dawood Global Foundation proudly launched LADIESFUND Skardu, marking another milestone in its mission to champion women empowerment across Pakistan. The Skardu chapter, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the northern mountains, brought together inspiring female leaders and change-makers from across Gilgit-Baltistan in a powerful roundtable introduction and networking event. The event welcomed passionate women from a variety of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. Altaf Habib Jangda, Chairman & CEO of Margalla Motors, had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Muhammad Shabbir Haroon, President of the All Pakistan Memon Federation, along with Mr. Faisal Edhi of the Edhi Foundation, at Suzuki Margalla Motors. The visit was a truly enjoyable and engaging experience, marked by warm exchanges, insightful discussions, and a …