Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has initiated a #GreenWayForward, a plantation drive with World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan)  a leading organisation  that works on ecosystem conservation. This collaborative effort aims to contribute to the reforestation of mangroves and improve natural resource management in Pakistan. WWF-Pakistan has been at the forefront of environmental conservation since 1970, and together with Bank Alfalah, they plan to plant a minimum of 15,000 saplings at the Wetlands …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recently joined the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) as a core member, in a move that reinforces its commitment to advancing green mobility and energy. By joining CharIN, DEWA can actively participate in establishing industry standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. This membership also enables DEWA to collaborate on developing …

Womenza Pakistan’s “Night Bazar” at Habitt City Karachi: A Vibrant Community event on June 24th, 2023, Womenza Pakistan held an evening market event named “Night Bazar” at Habitt City Karachi. With almost 45000 followers, Womenza Pakistan is working hard to establish a community where women entrepreneurs are mentored and guided to start or grow their businesses successfully, under the leadership …

ALULA, KSA: AZIMUTH amplified by MDLBEAST, the highly anticipated music event, reveals today an electrifying lineup showcasing the best regional stars including Dish Dash, Baloo, KAYAN and many more. Taking place on September 21-22 over the Saudi National Day long weekend, AZIMUTH amplified by MDLBEAST will transform stunning and historical AlUla into an exceptional gathering of art, sound and music …

ABU DHABI: EIH Ethmar International Holding PJSC and Nirvana Holding, two leading companies based in Abu Dhabi, have announced a strategic acquisition deal, through which EIH acquired a stake in Nirvana Holding. This acquisition aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading tourist destination and promote tourism investment and activities in the UAE capital by implementing and activating projects …

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE: While the global news media world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by bigtime players, news organisations in the UAE have been slow in the use and adoption of AI in newsrooms, according to a paper authored by three university researchers. The findings suggest that while the UAE as a nation is adopting AI …

Standard Chartered, in partnership with INNOVentures Global (Pvt.) Ltd., announces the launch of the 5th cohort of its Women in Tech (WiT) programme in Pakistan. A flagship programme of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, the bank’s global initiative to tackle inequality and promote economic inclusion, WiT is designed to help address gender disparity in entrepreneurship. Through this programme, the Bank supports female-led enterprises via capacity …

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, popularly known as HSY, has been officially appointed as the Global Goodwill Ambassador for LRBT (Layton Rehmatulla Benevolent Trust), one of the world’s largest eye care providers and free for the poor. LRBT has given free eye care to 53 million people since its inception in 1985. The prestigious appointment ceremony took place at LRBT’s largest facility …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its second-quarter 2023 financial results, including: Record quarterly revenue of $14.1 billion, a 4.7% increase year over year. Second-quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.88 per diluted share. Excluding net special items1, second-quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $1.92 per diluted share. Generated operating cash flow of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: His Excellency Abdulla Mohamed Al Mazrui, Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), said: “The UAE and Turkey have embarked on a new stage to strengthen their partnership on all levels. The two countries will work towards fostering bilateral …