KARACHI: inDrive has opened applications for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a flagship initiative by the organization to honor women tech founders from around the world — including Pakistan — who are creating meaningful social impact through innovation. This award is designed to highlight women entrepreneurs on a global stage, providing them with international recognition, opportunities to connect with major …

Their combined estimated value of gemstones exceeds USD 500 million (AED 1.8 billion) DUBAI: Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry. A Sri Lankan-born UAE resident is now the sole Guinness World Records holder for these extraordinary treasures — …

DUBAI: Amaal, the visionary Emirati real estate developer redefining luxury living, hosted a high-profile sales roadshow in Bodrum, Turkey, showcasing the world’s first MANSORY Residences to a select audience of high-net-worth discerning investors, property enthusiasts, and luxury lifestyle seekers from across the region. Held at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum on 16–17 August, the exclusive two-day event was hosted in …

News Desk DUBAI: From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the delicacy onboard, Emirates has noted an increase of more than 30% in caviar consumption, year on year. The route recording the highest levels of customers …

Web Desk KARACHI: Soneribank has announced a special collaboration with MG Motors Pakistan, offering customers the most competitive auto financing package in the industry under the conventional and Islamic financing facility. With an unprecedented financing rate starting from a rate of 1 Year KIBOR + 2%, Soneri Bank and MG financing offer sets a new benchmark in affordability and convenience …

News Desk DUBAI: The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) has launched a joint initiative focused on exploring the application of traditional and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector, in collaboration with HSBC Bank, Al Maryah Community Bank, and UAE-based technology firms, Presight and Core42. H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank …

DUBAI: The six franchises have finalised their squads for the third edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament via the Player Selection Draft, conducted on 18 August at the Dubai International Stadium. Each team comprises 15 players from the UAE, with the squads featuring some of the country’s most exciting talent, including several who have already appeared …

HANOI: Vingroup was awarded the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition Fair Center. This prestigious award acknowledges the Group’s breakthrough efforts and determination in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development …

Chairman Saddar Town, Mansoor Ahmed Shaikh, along with Municipal Commissioner Noor Hassan Jokhio and a team of officials, conducted an emergency inspection of various areas to review the drainage and road clearance work after the evening rain. Due to prior instructions from Chairman Shaikh, the Saddar Town administration had already declared a high alert rain emergency, mobilizing staff immediately after …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has successfully upgraded its core banking system by transitioning from Temenos’ R17 to the R23 release of Temenos’ cloud-native core banking platform. The upgrade reflects Mobilink Bank’s ongoing commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric digital transformation. The successful transition was made possible through strategic partnerships with Temenos, a global …