Today marks 20 years of Emirates flying to New Zealand, as the airline celebrates amid its strongest presence in the market to date. On 2 August 2003, Emirates launched its first service from New Zealand, marked by two inaugural flights – the first via Sydney on a Boeing 777-300ER and the second on an A330 from Melbourne. Onboard one flight …

S&P Global has launched ‘People First 10.0’, the latest iteration of its enhanced global benefits policy across all its markets, including Pakistan. The policy commits to leading with care and empathy and enabling the company’s people to thrive at work, at home, and in life. ‘People First’ prioritized the needs of S&P Global colleagues to cover a variety of their …

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has introduced Meezan WhatsApp Banking, a hassle-free service that empowers both individual customers and businesses to conveniently access a wide range of Account Management services without the need to visit the Bank’s website or log in to the mobile application. Developed in collaboration with Infobip (Globally Authorized Vendor), this new service facilitates seamless interaction …

News Desk KARACHI, Pakistan: Visa (NYSE:V), the world’s digital payments leader has officially inaugurated its new office in Pakistan. Visa’s expanded on-ground presence in Pakistan is a testament to its commitment to supporting the company’s financial institution and merchant clients, local government partners, investments and local communities as part of continued efforts to drive digitalization of the payments landscape. With …

ABU DHABI: e& today announced its consolidated financial results for H1 2023 and that it has signed a binding agreement with PPF Group (“PPF”) to acquire a controlling stake (50% + 1 share economic stake) in PPF Telecom Group’s (“PPF Telecom”) assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia. PPF Telecom is the telecommunications division of PPF. e&’s consolidated revenues during …

Careem is one of the most safe, reliable and convenient ride-hailing services that is heard of in the country. Apart from ensuring the safety and comfort of its Customers, Careem has always demonstrated a special belonging and attention towards its Captains. Here is why we think becoming a Careem Captain is no less than any other job or in some …

DUBAI: After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class. Over 160,000 customers have traded up to fly in Emirates Premium Economy since it was introduced in August 2022, with strong demand momentum forecasted in the coming months. The airline is providing travellers more opportunities …

The MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the establishment of the Health Incubator and Software Technology Park at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, has been signed between the Federal Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan, and ICCBS, University of Karachi. The MOU signing ceremony was held in Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui of …

News Desk RIYADH: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced its construction work on its new entertainment destination in Almadinah. Construction is underway with BUJV, a joint venture by AL BAWANI CO. LTD. and UrbaCon Trading & Contracting, appointed to carry out the construction works. SEVEN’s entertainment destination in Almadinah supports …

Home to a thriving innovation hub, Singapore is all set to host the 42nd edition of the World AI Show, organised by Trescon. The globally recognized event is set to highlight the latest trends and innovations in enterprise AI solution from top tech leaders, enterprises and governments from the APAC region. The rapid adoption of AI-based solutions is transforming the …