News Desk DUBAI/KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, has launched Meezan Visa Infinite Card – the top most debit card among the cards portfolio offering one of the highest limits and greatest benefits to premium customers of the Bank. As the most celebrated card, it provides a wide range of features & discounts both locally and internationally. The new …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023. With the resumption of flights to Ashgabat, flydubai expands its network to nine points in Central Asia in five countries. This includes Almaty, Ashgabat, Astana, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Namangan, Osh, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: After serving as a floating hotel during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the MSC World Europa, a futuristic, lower-carbon-fuelled cruise ship made its first call at Mina Rashid on the 21st of December 2022. The vessel began its new winter season with a 4-night sail from Doha to Dubai, reinforcing Mina Rashid and the Emirate’s position as the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has celebrated the milestone of carrying 10 million passengers in 2022. The 10 millionth passenger and their family were surprised onboard flight EY205 from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi with a cake, complimentary roundtrip tickets, as well as Gold tier membership on Etihad Guest, aircraft models and a polaroid …

 Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC), the strategic investment arm of National Holding, has signed a partnership agreement with Mahaseel, the first regional B2B fresh produce digital platform, to accelerate the deployment of Mahaseel Masr agri e-commerce platform. The agreement will enable Mahaseel to retain the necessary mid-term investment capacity to capitalize on its expertise and successful experience in Egypt to …

Globe Residency REIT (GRR) was listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange today by Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited at a Gong Ceremony, making it Pakistan’s first listed Developmental Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Arif Habib, Chairman, Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management and Javedan Corporation, presented the welcome address. He said, “The …

World superstar Sir Tom Jones is to perform at an exclusive outdoor show in the Burj Al Arab’s Marina Garden on January 6, 2023. The singing sensation, best-known for tracks like ‘It’s Not Unusual,’ ‘Green, Green Grass of Home’, ‘She’s Lady’ and ‘Delilah,’ will headline the launch of the Great Gala Night series at the world-famous 5* landmark hotel. It’s …

Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and BankIslami Pakistan Limited signed an MoU on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. According to the MoU, BankIslami will serve as a knowledge partner to facilitate the operations of the Center for Islamic Business and Finance at IoBM. BankIslami will develop marketing content, provide scholarships, facilitate academic research and organize guest speaker sessions at IoBM. The signatories …

News Desk DUBAI: UAE headquartered upscale real estate developer, Seven Tides, has confirmed that the Emirates’ first NH Collection hotel will open its doors to the public in February 2023. NH Collection Dubai The Palm is a 533-key property located on Seven Tides’ Seven Palm development – a two-tower complex that overlooks the lagoon of Dubai’s world-famous Palm Jumeirah. Operated …

Manafa, the leading debt and Investment company, announced the closing of its Series A round of SAR 106 million (US$28 million) led by STV and Wa’ed Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco. The company was founded in 2018 by Abdulaziz Al-Adwani to provide financial products tailored to fulfil the needs of SMEs in various sectors by offering debt …