RIYADH/DUBAI: With 70% of overseas Pakistanis channelling their remittances into property and contributing USD12 billion annually there’s no denying the sector’s centrality to Pakistan’s economy – Shafiq Akbar, CEO, IMARAT Group, today said at Public Private Partnership Forum set up at Cityscape Global. After the group’s successful expansion into the GCC with an office in the UAE, IMARAT Group, a …

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) hosted the 1st ever recognition ceremony for Silver Jubilee Members at the Pakistan High Commission in London to celebrate their long relationship with ICAP of more than 25 years. ICAP also acknowledged the professional excellence of ICAP members working in the UK. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including H.E. Dr. …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai-based popular retail name ‘Union Coop’ confirmed that its Nad Al Hamar Mall offers many unique and diverse shopping options for visitors. It provides a modern and comfortable shopping experience, ensuring the availability of all their needs under one roof. It emphasized that what distinguishes Nad Al Hamar Mall is its massive ‘Union Coop’ hypermarket branch, offering …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: AVIAREPS, the global leader and expert in growing and developing outbound tourism, aviation and hospitality demand, with a portfolio of more than 100 airlines and 250 travel and tourism clients worldwide, successfully hosted the fourth edition of the AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan. Over 130 key travel industry professionals, media and travel influencers attended the Dubai leg of the event which was held …

By Muhammad Rafiq LONDON/DUBAI: World Defense Show has announced that its exhibitor floorspace has completely sold out with five months to go before the opening of the second edition, which will be held between 4-8 Feb 2024, in Riyadh, KSA. In anticipation of increased demand, the show footprint at the bespoke exhibition site has been expanded by 25%, to include a …

etisalat by e& today announced free calls from UAE networks to Libya as a expression of solidarity to support customers, colleagues and their loved ones affected by the floods demonstrating its commitment to ongoing efforts in the country. etisalat by e& UAE customers who are Libyan nationals will receive 30 free international minutes to call for a week until  20th September, and while …

News Desk DUBAI: e& has announced it is ‘Principal Technology Partner’ at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) held this year in the United Arab Emirates. The partnership reinforces e&’s COP27 pledge to attain net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions for its group operations in the United Arab Emirates by 2030, aligning with the Group’s …

Emirates, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) have launched online training courses for new travel professionals to help them develop and build stronger skillsets, as well as enhance understanding around the industry’s key principles to support the wider travel and tourism sector. Using the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism’s …

RIYADH: Careem, the region’s leading multi-service platform, partners with King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC), to upgrade and streamline the travel experience for residents and visitors of KAFD, the country’s prime business and lifestyle hub. The agreement was signed on September 12 at a ceremony hosted at Cityscape Global Riyadh. Set in the heart of the Saudi capital …

MANAMA/DUBAI: Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, announced the successful exit of its investment in the publicly listed Safari Industries (“Safari” or the “Company”), one of the largest luggage brands in India. Investcorp invested in Safari in February 2021. During Investcorp’s ownership period, Safari Industries successfully increased its production capacity and expanded its physical stores footprint in new and …