Pakistan’s leading Islamic financial institution, BankIslami, has signed an MoU to join forces with Karachi Kings, as they become platinum sponsors to the franchise, marking their presence in the most anticipated cricketing event of the year, Pakistan Super League season 8. The MoU was signed by Bilal Fiaz, Group Head of Consumer Banking, and Mr. Wasim Akram, President, Karachi Kings.  …

The Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, welcomed the arrival of two young Indonesian cyclists who were travelling to Mecca by bicycle from Blitar, East Java since January 2023. They are Ivan and Haikal. After travelling through Batam, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, the two cyclists arrived in Karachi on 15 February 2023. The Indonesian Consul General in …

The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank,  approved the financial statements of the Bank and its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board, Mr. Faisal A. A. A. Al – Nassar – Vice Chairman of the Board was also present. The Bank’s profit …

CEQUENs Chief Research & Innovation Officer, Ahmed Shabrawy was announced as a winner at the CIO Leadership Award 2023 at this year’s prestigious Tahawultech.com CIO Leadership Awards ceremony. As a leader in one of the region’s fastest growing, bootstrapped unicorn companies in the making, Shabrawy has been tasked with the responsibility of helping businesses drive forward through innovation. Commenting on the award, …

Emirates today announced that it will boost its operations to and from Cairo to 28 weekly flights, effective 29 October, 2023. The additional flights provide more options for customers to connect to Dubai and beyond with enhanced schedules and the opportunity to enjoy more of the Emirates A380’s signature experience. The operational boost will see Emirates operating four daily flights, …

News Desk RIYADH: Following the successful inaugural event in 2022, World Defense Show (WDS) is delighted to announce that Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is once again renewing its status as National Strategic Partner in a deal spanning the show’s next three editions. The partnership follows recent news from the …

Pakistan’s premier conglomerate, Engro Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGRO) announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. Overview of Financial Performance during  2022 Engro Corporation’s standalone revenue increased from PKR 21 billion in 2021 to PKR 24 billion in 2022, exhibiting healthy growth of 14%. Higher revenue was primarily due to higher dividends received from Engro Polymer & Chemicals …

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and the Great Britain SailGP Team, one of the world’s most successful sailing teams, today have announced a three-year sponsorship deal. Under the agreement, Emirates will become the sailing team’s first-ever Title Sponsor starting with the race in Sydney on 18 and 19 February, 2023. Emirates’ signature “Fly Better” logo will be visible on the Great British …

DUBAI: Many witnessed thrilling, action-packed racing in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) as the Giti-powered series returned to the Dubai Autodrome from Kuwait Motor Town. The weekend of high-octane races culminated in Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli taking the points lead into the final round over the weekend of 18-19 February at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. But the 4th round in Dubai …

Celebrating International Mother Language Day on the 21 February, the UNESCO day that honours the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies – Emirates highlights the vast array of languages spoken onboard by multicultural cabin crew, the comprehensive and detailed website translated into 28 languages, as well as the vast library of in-language content available on its award-winning …