News Desk KARACHI: In an exciting development for local business and industry, a gong ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to announce the launch of a case study on Interloop Limited by the Pakistan Business Council. Welcoming the guests at the gong ceremony, the MD & CEO of Pakistan Stock Exchange, Mr. Farrukh H. Khan, stated, “The case …

KARACHI: Musharaf Hai, the former CEO of Unilever and L’Oreal, has said that the entry of women into the Corporate Sector and Trade Associations should be based on merit and not because of their gender. Biases, prejudice, and preconceptions make it difficult for women to come forward. Women should be courageous and not succumb to conforming to what others say. …

JS Bank has announced the successful acquisition of an additional 67.33% stake in BankIslami Pakistan Limited, a move that solidified its position as one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing financial institutions. The acquisition was executed through a series of agreements with existing shareholders and a public offer, taking JS Bank’s total shareholding to 75.12% in BankIslami Pakistan Limited, effectively making BankIslami a …

DUBAI/NEW YORK: Emirates is serving world-class tennis action to sports fans as it returns as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships. With the tournament running from 28 August to 10 September, Emirates is bringing another exciting tennis season to its global audiences as partner of the world’s biggest tennis event, for the 12th consecutive year. This year, Emirates …

Pakistan Theatre Festival 2023 by Art Council of Pakistan Karachi will kicks off from September 8, 2023. Festival will run for a whole month in which there will be 45 Shows in 30 days, there are 7 International Theatre Groups will be participating and 27 different theatre groups from all around the Pakistan will included. These views were expressed by …

News Desk ABU DHABI: e& capital today announced its participation in the Series A financing round for Ikigai Labs, a pioneering firm harnessing the power of generative AI for tabular data. Ikigai Labs has secured $25 million in this round, with contributions from e& capital, Premji Invest, and Foundation Capital. The funding will advance Ikigai Lab’s vision of transforming enterprises’ utilisation of …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today celebrated the contributions of Emirati women in aviation and travel, and their vital role in supporting the UAE’s aspirations and ambitions. A special event was held at the company’s headquarters, combining creativity, music, a networking session, in addition to an inspiring panel of women hailing from diverse backgrounds and professions. Throughout the event, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Marking a moment of pride, Al Habtoor Motors LLC, the exclusive distributor of JAC vehicles in the UAE, introduced its state-of-the-art showroom along the renowned Sheikh Zayed Road. The showroom’s concept, design, and decoration were meticulously curated to pay homage to the history of JAC and its remarkable journey. The grand opening event was a momentous …

News Desk DUBAI: Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments has launched the Visa Ready To Launch (VRTL) program, giving fintech and non-banking entities a seamless experience in issuing payment products. NymCard is the first BaaS player in the Middle East and Pakistan region to join Visa Ready to Launch program and transform payment credentials issuance capabilities for fintech through a first …

DUBAI: The UAE Rugby Federation (UAERF) has Sunday announced that Dubai Duty Free, the world’s leading single airport retailer, has been named as Principal Partner of the UAERF, and Partner of the UAE National Teams (men’s, women’s, U20 boys, U20 girls), all-Emirati Shaheen and Al Maha teams. The partnership is for a renewable two-year term. Colm Mcloughlin, Executive Vice Chairman …