By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI: Lucky Cement Limited, Pakistan’s leading producer and exporter of cement, received the KCCI Export Trophy Awards for its outstanding achievements in the international market. Mr. Muhammad Ali Tabba, the CEO of Lucky Cement Limited, was honored with the prestigious KCCI Platinum Export Trophy Award for the company’s exceptional performance in the cement sector during the year …

Heidrick & Struggles today launched the second Board Monitor report in Saudi Arabia. With Vision 2030 driving accelerated growth for companies in the country, the composition of Saudi boards is evolving to meet the demands of this era of innovation, diversification and growth. 50 new board appointments were made in 2022, a slight dip from 53 in 2021. Overall, there …

Mandarin Oriental, a global leader in luxury hospitality announces its latest sustainability achievements and strategic initiatives, as outlined in its annual sustainability report which is now available on the brand website in text and audio formats. Over the past year, the company has made significant enhancements to its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policies, reinforcing its commitment to a more sustainable future. …

ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions and services, has launched its pioneer Youth Development Program: Accelerating the Energy Transition. The program stands as a powerful testament to ENGIE’s dedication in empowering talented university graduates in their final year of study, equipping them with opportunities in the domains of renewables, green hydrogen, and desalination. With a firm commitment to …

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today launched the 9th edition of DIFC Innovation Hub’s coveted FinTech Accelerator Programme. The programme serves as a catalyst for innovative FinTech start-ups and scale-ups as they set out to revolutionise the financial services landscape. The 9th edition of the FinTech Accelerator Programme will focus …

Pakistan Freelancers’ Association (PAFLA) and Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) signed a strategic partnership to bolster financial literacy, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship across the country. Under the collaboration, PAFLA and Mobilink Microfinance Bank will organize events and workshops, provide support to freelancers, offer academic assistance and establish incubation centers across Pakistan. Besides, the two partners will also collaboratively conduct roadshows and …

LONDON/ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is today celebrating the return to service of its Airbus A380 on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. The first of Etihad’s four Airbus A380s returns to the sky from today on the popular Abu Dhabi-London Heathrow route. Today’s inaugural flight departed Abu Dhabi at 0205 …

MONTREAL/DUBAI: Air Canada and Emirates today announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers and underscores the benefits of the …

Matific, a leading provider of interactive mathematics resources for students and a multiple award-winning global math platform, has released key insights from a comprehensive analysis of data collected through the Matific platform. The findings shed light on various aspects of mathematics education, highlighting both achievements and areas for improvement, while showcasing the significant impact of Matific’s online tools on student …

Pakistan has huge potential to enhance exports of halal products and stressed that the government should cooperate with the private sector in capitalizing on this untapped potential to boost exports and strengthen the economy. He said that the size of the global halal market is around USD$ trillion, but Pakistan’s share in it is negligible. He emphasized that the government …