Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) in partnership with the British Deputy High Commission (BDHC), Karachi organised an event to celebrate 75 years of Pakistan’s independence. The event was widely attended by girls between the ages of 11-15 years, from schools of underserved communities which the Bank supports through their Goal programme. Volunteers from the Bank conducted a mentoring sessions …

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced that holders of the Baraktna card can avail a 50% discount on standard Business Mobile Plan. The Baraktna card is issued by the Family Development Foundation in Abu Dhabi to Senior UAE Nationals and Residents aged 60 years and above. du has announced a host of benefits for Baraktna cardholders, including exclusive offers …

Pakistan’s leading mobile network, Zong 4G, marks this Independence Day by paying tribute to the unsung hero of Pakistan, A. G Chagla, as it releases its much-awaited campaign, The Notes of Chagla. Always the trailblazer, the company once again takes the lead as the first brand to pay homage to A.G. Chagla, composer of the National Anthem. With the message …

The Director of Happiness and Marketing Dept. at Union Coop, ‘Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki’ revealed that Union Coop launched four promotional campaigns this August to reduce prices for several food products, including vegetables, fruits and other consumer goods, by up to 60% in all its branches in Dubai and through its Smart online store (App). He added that the cooperative …

Saudi Health said on Monday, August 8, that its 937 toll-free hotlines received 8.8 million calls during the first half of 2022. Of those 2.5 million calls inquired about urgent medical consultations, while 350 thousand calls reported incidents that were resolved promptly, achieving a customer satisfaction rate of 89.6%. The Ministry renewed its commitment to further improve services provided through …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), unveiled the mass media campaign for Asaan Mobile Account (AMA) a flagship initiative under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, today to mark its formal launch. AMA aims to address financial exclusion challenges faced by the unbanked segments by providing …

SUNWAY CITY KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA; In a bold drive to seal its position as Asia’s leading fully-integrated premier hospitality and entertainment destination, Sunway Resort located in the amazing Sunway City Kuala Lumpur unveils phase one of its once-in-a-generation transformation. Sunway City Kuala Lumpur’s transformation of its flagship property, Sunway Resort, began early 2020 – the most extensive renovation in its …

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has formally launched a new sector, “Property”, for non-REIT real estate related listed companies. This addition takes PSX closer to a better and improved reflection of the economy in the composition of listed companies. This is an attempt to distinctly represent the important element of real estate and construction in Pakistan Stock Exchange.  The addition of …

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, today reported a strong first half (January to June) 2022 as recovery in demand for air travel continued. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 451 million for the first six months ending June 30, 2022, compared to AED 44 million registered in the corresponding first …

Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and the Philippines this winter with an additional daily service to Manila. A second daily flight will be established on 30 October, providing guests with a total 14 flights per week between Abu Dhabi and the Filipino capital. Both daily frequencies will be operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one …