KARACHI: ABHI Microfinance Bank and Finleap Financial Services (Private) Limited have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to digital loans and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, a move that reflects a growing effort to address financial disparity and improve access to formal credit across Pakistan. For many individuals and small households, limited access to timely and …

Global participation from medical leaders, experts, researchers, and practitioners representing 120 countries By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with ADNEC Group, announced that the United Arab Emirates has been awarded the hosting rights for the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine 2026 (ICMM), scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 November 2026 in Abu …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Skywards has partnered with the UK’s favourite airline Jet2.com to offer members flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the leading leisure airline’s network. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to expand its portfolio in the UK to offer its four million members more opportunities, rewards and travel choices. Dr Nejib Ben …

KARACHI: Following the devastating fire that struck the Gul Plaza shopping center last weekend, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi expresses its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families, the people of Karachi affected by this disaster, as well as to the Government of Sindh and the City of Karachi. This tragedy, which resulted in …

The largest consumer cooperative in the UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding with the CoTopia  Social Responsibility, intending to provide material and moral support for the ‘Your breakfast, their Suhoor’ initiative, the 8th edition DUBAI: Reaffirming its commitment to its leading community role and to promoting sustainability and food preservation values, Union Coop has renewed its strategic partnership with CoTopia  …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, proudly announces Celebration 500, marking a major milestone in the Arena’s journey with the hosting of its 500th event. The celebration officially takes place on 23 January 2026, headlined by a sold-out performance from global pop-rock sensation LANY, reinforcing the venue’s status as a premier destination on the international touring circuit. Since …

News Desk KARACHI: For years, digital planning has felt like a chore. Whether it’s organizing a family vacation or finding a specific memory, people have had to act as a “human router”—constantly switching between email tabs, photo galleries, and maps to get things done. Google is now making that easier as it recently announced a major update to Gemini with …

DAVOS, Switzerland: For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. Speaking on a Saudi House panel, HRH commented: “Human capital today is the key …

By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA/DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. “Airlines have long struggled with the aftermarket business practices of manufacturers, …

News Desk DUBAI: Pratham Mittal, Founder of Tetr College and Masters’ Union, has announced the launch of the Tetr Emerging Founders’ Challenge (TEFC), a new entrepreneurship initiative offering equity-free grants of up to USD 7500 to student-led startups across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The USD 100,000+ grant pool has been allocated from Tetr’s Innovation Fund, and is …