A gong ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to formally launch and celebrate the listing of JS Global Banking Sector Exchange Traded Fund (JSGBETF). The commencement of trading of units of JSGBETF took place on September 11, 2023. This is the first ETF to be launched by a brokerage house in Pakistan under the SECP’s Sandbox Guidelines, 2019, …

Emirates is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 37th America’s Cup as Global Partner and Official Airline of the 150-year old sailing race and the oldest trophy in international sport, as well as the series of preliminary regattas leading up to the Challenger Selection Series. The agreement takes the combination of event and team sponsorship to new heights the second …

DUBAI: Italian coffee maker La Marzcocco in partnership with DMCC Coffee Center, is ready to host yet another fun-filled evening for coffee connoisseurs. ‘Over a Cup of Coffee’ will bring together La Marzocco and popular roasters including Colombian Exotic Coffee, 1718 café, Traum Kaffee, and BR Food Industries to engage and experience a premium cup of coffee on 15th September …

DUBAI/MALDIVES: Emirates and Maldivian have announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Malé. The agreement successfully follows on from last year’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines, to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation. The interline agreement will create more options for Emirates customers when travelling to …

RemotePass, the UAE’s leading platform for managing remote talent, has partnered with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to provide the region’s highest potential startups with access to top-tier onboarding, payroll, and fintech services — enabling founders to attract the best remote talent worldwide and scale into global champions. As part of the partnership, Hub71 startups will gain access to …

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 …