By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourmaline Partners, a leading global provider of outsourced trading solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s international growth strategy. To lead this expansion, Kish Desai has relocated from the firm’s London office to Dubai and will spearhead Tourmaline’s efforts …

News Desk DUBAI: Norwegian assurance giant DNV has opened new premises at Expo City Dubai, unveiling a state-of-the-art, people-first office focused on employee wellbeing, reinforcing the city’s rise as a hub for innovative, sustainability-minded enterprises. Designed for 200-plus employees with wellness and community at its core, DNV’s new space in Expo City Dubai spans approximately 24,000 sqft and features recharge …

News Desk KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan, with strategic support from Meezan Bank and the Pakistan Stock Exchange, has launched its first sovereign Green Sukuk—marking a significant advancement in sustainable and Shariah-compliant public financing. Meezan Bank played a central role in this landmark issuance, serving as Joint Financial and Shariah Advisor. In addition to its advisory responsibilities, the Bank was …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In a significant step toward fostering greater collaboration within the Memon community, Mr. Kamran Ghani, Regional President of the World Memon Organisation (WMO) Middle East Chapter, and Mr. Waseem Tai, President of the Memon Association of Saudi Arabia (MASA), convened in Dubai for their second round of high-level discussions. Mr. Ahmed Shaikhani former Regional President WMO …

News Desk DUBAI: The successful re-launch of direct Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights from Dubai (DXB) to Skardu (KDU) are commencing May 29, 2025. To mark the occasion, a cake-cutting ceremony was held at the PIA office in Dubai, attended by H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General. The event also welcomed members of a foreign tourist group traveling on the inaugural …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations, has inked an agreement with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) and Volvo to purchase 53 aircraft catering trucks, an investment of AED 60 million (USD $16 million), as part of its extensive ground fleet renewal programme, under which EKFC plans to introduce 120 next-generation …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) joined the official UAE delegation on a high-level visit to the Republic of Lebanon, aimed at strengthening economic ties and advancing strategic partnerships. The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with President Joseph Aoun in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has officially inaugurated its latest project, ‘Al Khawaneej Mall’, located in Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai. Spread over approx. 70,000 sq. ft., the new mall features a hypermarket, a diverse range of retail and service outlets, and ample outdoor parking spaces. This opening marks a strategic step in the cooperative’s ongoing expansion plan to serve …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Yango Group, the global tech company, has launched the Yango Points program in Abu Dhabi, a loyalty program designed to reward users for cashless ride payments made through the Yango app. Introduced as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to deliver greater everyday value, the program allows users to earn loyalty points that can be redeemed …

KARACHI: Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), the national-level representative body of freelancers, and Innovista, a National Initiative of SIFC for collaborative workspaces and innovative platforms, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating transformative opportunities, including capacity building and business collaboration more than 50,000 freelancers every year across Pakistan. This landmark collaboration is set to reshape the freelance ecosystem through capacity …