News Desk SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed ways to advance bilateral economic relations between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of Costa Rica. The Chamber also held fruitful discussion to strengthen commercial and industrial cooperation and investment among the private sector organisations, institutions, and events within the framework of the friendly relationship that …

Danube Properties (a part of the Danube Group), the fastest-growing private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced its new campaign with the Bollywood’s popular Jodi of Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, who are back together to share the space after 15 years. The campaign, “Dubai mei ghar bole to Danube ka ghar,” provides an exciting glimpse of Danube …

The Women Entrepreneur Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have agreed to provide awareness and all possible support to women entrepreneurs regarding registration with SECP. During the meeting, it was emphasized that women entrepreneurs should register their businesses with SECP and promote their ventures through …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, records over 1 million grocery orders delivered in Dubai through its on-demand grocery service, Quik, which delivers fresh produce, groceries, and household items at supermarket-competitive prices in under 30 minutes One customer spent over AED 53,000 on 279 grocery orders over the past year. The highest number of orders made …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is taking the first steps in an innovative initiative of meal preordering, whereby customers will be able to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time, as well as helping to reduce food wastage. The initiative will be rolled …

News Desk KARACHI: Summit Bank Limited is pleased to announce that the State Bank of Pakistan has granted its consent to change Summit Bank’s name to Bank Makramah Limited (abbreviated as BML). This will become effective subject to other regulatory and corporate approvals. This name change follows the recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Summit Bank by prominent UAE investor, …

Sharjah Airport has witnessed an impressive surge in passenger traffic, with over 7 million passengers passing through its terminals during the first half of 2023. This notable figure reflects a remarkable growth rate of over 24.4 percent compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The airport also achieved substantial growth in cargo operations, managing to handle more than 70 thousand …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Chambers has announced the launch of the Dubai Business Forum. The prestigious event will be hosted at the city’s Madinat Jumeirah from 1–2 November 2023 under the theme ‘Shifting Economic Power: Dubai and the Future of …

As a trusted and globally recognized brand, Idemitsu has a rich history of over 112 years in oil development and its cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence. Now, Pakistani consumers will have access to the superior performance and reliability of Idemitsu Brand Motor Oil. Idemitsu Brand Motor Oil (IBMO) is specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern and …

News Desk DUBAI: It’s time for summer vacation again, and while many look forward to a well-deserved break, there is an entire industry that is unlikely to take any time off: cybercrime. Digital security risks and malicious attacks increase during summertime due to lower and temporary staffing in the workplaces. The UAE, with its advanced digital economy and widespread adoption …