News Desk KARACHI: Summit Bank Limited is pleased to announce that the State Bank of Pakistan has granted its consent to change Summit Bank’s name to Bank Makramah Limited (abbreviated as BML). This will become effective subject to other regulatory and corporate approvals. This name change follows the recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Summit Bank by prominent UAE investor, …

Sharjah Airport has witnessed an impressive surge in passenger traffic, with over 7 million passengers passing through its terminals during the first half of 2023. This notable figure reflects a remarkable growth rate of over 24.4 percent compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The airport also achieved substantial growth in cargo operations, managing to handle more than 70 thousand …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Chambers has announced the launch of the Dubai Business Forum. The prestigious event will be hosted at the city’s Madinat Jumeirah from 1–2 November 2023 under the theme ‘Shifting Economic Power: Dubai and the Future of …

As a trusted and globally recognized brand, Idemitsu has a rich history of over 112 years in oil development and its cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence. Now, Pakistani consumers will have access to the superior performance and reliability of Idemitsu Brand Motor Oil. Idemitsu Brand Motor Oil (IBMO) is specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern and …

News Desk DUBAI: It’s time for summer vacation again, and while many look forward to a well-deserved break, there is an entire industry that is unlikely to take any time off: cybercrime. Digital security risks and malicious attacks increase during summertime due to lower and temporary staffing in the workplaces. The UAE, with its advanced digital economy and widespread adoption …

By Chef Farah KARACHI: On Sunday, 15 July, 2023 Mango Festival, hosted by Skills Valley |Institute of Hospitality Management| at Habitt City, showcased the remarkable talent nurtured within its students. It was a testament to the institute’s commitment to bringing out the best in its students and providing endless opportunities for them to shine. Skills Valley has consistently demonstrated its …

MUSCAT/DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating 30 years of operations to Muscat, Oman. Since the inaugural flight in 1993, Emirates has carried 4.8 million passengers to and from the Sultanate on more than 37,200 flights, connecting travelers to and from 140 global destinations. Emirates first began operations to Oman with a Boeing 777-200 aircraft with a four weekly services.  In 2019, Emirates …

Zippy Writers, an organization working for empowerment of women, held an interactive training session on “Branding 101- The Fundamentals of Business Branding” for women entrepreneurs on Saturday 15th July 2023, at a local hotel in Karachi. The training program was aimed to educate the aspiring and emerging women entrepreneurs about business branding, enabling them to manage their businesses and social …

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized the Art exhibition of famous Artist Hamir Soomro, titled Glorious Heritage of Karachi was held at Ahmed Parvez Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab along with President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmad Shah, American Consul General Nicole Theriot was also present on this occasion. Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab …

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the introduction of a new pilot project called “Delivery Riders Hub” that will be initially implemented in the capital city of Abu Dhabi in September 2023. The initiative is developed in collaboration with government entities, private sector, and non-profit organisations, as part of the department’s efforts to enhance the public appearance …