RIYADH/DUBAI: Under the patronage of H.R.H Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will be organizing ‘Hajj Expo 2023’ conference and exhibition, on 9-12 January 2023. The four-day event is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to build an innovative ecosystem of services and …

Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khazana Enterprise, a cloud-native technology provider for Government of Pakistan, in a strategic step towards driving digital transformation across the government sector in support of Pakistan’s cashless future agenda. The MoU included a number of offerings including best practices between Visa and Khazana, …

Muhammad Arif Balgamwala (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), a well-known businessman, former MC member, former Chairman Diplomatic Sub-Committee KCCI, former Chairman Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association PCDMA, has been honored the first Pakistani to present his collection at the international Stamp exhibition “Monaco Phil 2022”. This was the first time in the last 25 years’ history that Pakistan has been invited to participate in Monaco …

RIYADH/DUBAI: Insurance companies in Saudi Arabia continued their topline growth momentum in 2022 with aggregate gross written premiums (GWPs) standing at SAR 39.28 billion (USD 10.45 billion), rising 26.8% year-on-year in Q3 2022, KPMG in Saudi Arabia said in its latest “Insurance Pulse.” Most categories reported growth, with motor and medical segments topping the list with the biggest contributions of …

Dubai International (DXB) will remain exceptionally busy over the remainder of the holiday season and well into the New Year, prompting Dubai Airports to issue a travel alert. The operator is urging passengers to plan their trips to and through the airport and follow simple travel tips to ensure a smooth airport experience. DXB’s average daily passenger numbers have risen …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has supported the establishment of the Zimbabwean Business Council with a main objective of promoting commercial interests of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean business in Dubai. The business council also aims to promote Zimbabwean owned UAE registered companies as well as their goods and services in the UAE. The launch of the Zimbabwean Business Council is in line …

The world of public relations has become more dynamic than ever. With the unexpected events and changes we’ve seen in year 2022, we’ve witnessed some distracting changes in the PR world; and with more and more campaigns diverting into the digital PR sphere, we will encounter new trends and industry patterns building up in the upcoming year. PAZ Marketing is …

Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and CzechTourism provide travelers with the best travel experiences this winter. The Czech Republic is a beautiful and diverse country with many things to see and do. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or just having a good time, there is something for everyone in the …

Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route. Subject to regulatory approval, from February 2023, the airline will fly to Pudong International Airport (PVG) two times per week using modern Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. Combined with a weekly service …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Federal Government vide Gazette Notification F.No.2(1)IF-III/2010 dated December 23, 2021, had extended the last date for exchange of old design large size banknotes of Rs 10, 50, 100 & 1000 by one year. The holders of these old design large banknotes have been given the last chance to exchange these old design large size banknotes …