ABU DHABI: e& has delivered record financial performance in 2024, reporting a consolidated net profit of AED 10.8 billion, an increase of 4.3 per cent year-over-year (YoY). This milestone reflects three years of strategic transformation, reinforcing the Group’s position as a global technology group. Consolidated revenues reached AED 59.2 billion, growing 10.1 per cent and 12.6 per cent in constant …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: PeriCare, a leading UAE-based FemTech company dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mothers, proudly announces the International Breastfeeding Summit, a revolutionary global conference set to transform the landscape of breastfeeding science, innovation, and policy. Taking place on April 11-12, 2025, at Dubai Expo City, this first-of-its-kind event will bring together leading scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and industry innovators …

News Desk KARACHI: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), under the Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development Department, organized a seminar on “Environmental Governance and Sustainability Challenges in Sindh” at Jasmine Hall, Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. The event brought together government officials, policymakers, industry experts, environmentalists, and civil society representatives to discuss pressing environmental issues and explore sustainable solutions. Mr. …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones and Bisconni Middle East Manufacturing today announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in KEZAD A (KEZAD Al Ma’mourah). Bisconni is part of Ismail Industries, Pakistan’s largest confectionery, …

News Desk AJMAN : The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) held a panel discussion titled ‘Innovative Tourism Experiences in the Arab World,’ in conjunction with the ‘UAE Innovates 2025’ initiative and Arab Tourism Day. The event, held at Al Zorah Golf Club, sought to highlight groundbreaking tourism initiatives, while also reinforcing the Arab world’s standing in the international tourism industry. …

By Hina Asif KARACHI: In a landmark event in Pakistan’s hair and beauty industry, OMC Hairworld (Organization Mondiale Coiffure) – renowned for presenting the largest live hair and beauty competitions in the world – presented a Lifetime Achievement Award here earlier today to the legendary Rohana Iqbal, for her outstanding contributions to the industry over the last 36 years. Renowned …

By Rafiq Vayani BAKU/KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) & Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in an online ceremony, marking a significant step towards increasing bilateral collaboration between Pakistani & Azerbaijani Capital Markets. The MOU aims to establish robust communication channels and strengthen the relationship between the capital markets of Pakistan and Azerbaijan, fostering mutual …

News Desk KARACHI: Sindh Government Spokesperson Syeda Tehseen Abidi inaugurated the Brand Fest Family Shopping Festival as the chief guest at Habitt City, Karachi on Saturday, 15 February, 2025. The event was organized by Mariyam Hina of Biz Grip Solutions in collaboration with Erum Arshad of Smart Business Group. The festival brought together a variety of brands, offering an exciting shopping experience for families. Speaking at the event, Syeda Tehseen Abidi appreciated the initiative, …

Karachi Women Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with The Culinary Folks and NIC NED University, successfully hosted the Ramadan Master Cooking Class & Competition. This exciting event brought together talented home chefs, culinary enthusiasts, and expert judges to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan through creativity and skill in the kitchen. Led by Shama Rashid, Founding President of Karachi Women Entrepreneurs, the event provided a …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Garuda Indonesia today have unlocked a world of new opportunities for frequent flyer members with the launch of a joint loyalty programme offering. Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles members can now earn and redeem Miles while travelling across a combined network of more than 200 destinations. The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement in 2022 and …