Like many traditionally male-dominated sectors, women have long been perceived as unsuited to managing finances and investing. Tides, however, are turning. In recent years, courtesy of advancements in financial technology and improved accessibility to investment tools and resources, more women than ever are trading and investing. Saxo Bank, the leading fintech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, has recorded …

Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G is providing free calls in the flood affected areas to establish connectivity between the affected people, their loved ones and rescue personnel to facilitate relief activities. Ufone 4G will provide free calls from Ufone-to-Ufone network and on PTCL numbers in the flood affected districts. This initiative is valid for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Ufone …

Last week students, faculty, and staff from LUMS and the University of Baltistan, Skardu (UoBS) celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural session of ‘Learning Without Borders: The Baltistan Experience’. 150 students from LUMS, and 150 students from UoBS, came together for a month in Skardu, where they participated in one of five experiential learning programmes. The closing ceremony on …

Pakistan’s leading cement manufacturer, Lucky Cement Limited has received the 8th International Environment, Health, and Safety Award 2022. The awards were held by The Professionals Network (TPN) to encourage the inculcation of HSE best practices amongst organizations in Pakistan. HSE has always been a priority for Lucky Cement, and the company has been recognized numerous times for its pro-environment initiatives. …

More than 120 hospitality leaders and tourism experts will address the industry’s hottest topics at the much-anticipated Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), which debuts at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai by bringing together over 900 hospitality investment decision makers from 19 to 21 September. Featuring a topflight line up of presentations and insight from government leaders, hotel investors, owners and developers, and …

Zainab Alsaffar, Executive Director of Human Capital at Provis Estate Management said, “Emirati women have significantly contributed to our country’s unprecedented transition to a more sustainable and promising future, earning global acclaim and demonstrating perseverance and hard work towards our nation’s advancement and growth – all in line with the efforts of the UAE’s wise leadership to promote gender equality.” She added, “Today, Emirati …

Emirati women in the Emirates Group represent a workforce of over 1,000 professionals in various roles across more than 30 departments. From pilots and engineers who work with the world’s biggest commercial aircraft, to IT professionals, service ambassadors, marketing and data experts, commercial services and more, these talented and passionate Emirati women are vital contributors to the Group, as well …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently shared its digital transformation best practices during a recent virtual meeting joined by 22 representatives from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai (KHDA), During the meeting, attendees discussed collaboration opportunities and various e-services designed to enhance customer …

Sharjah Airport Authority welcomed children and families arriving at the airport as part of its initiative to celebrate the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the academic year 2022-2023. Sharjah Airport’s three-day ‘Back to School’ campaign started on August 22, 2022 and was aimed at bringing joy to children and wishing them a successful academic future. Under this initiative, …

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City has signed an agreement with muvi Cinemas, Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cinema brand and the country’s largest theatre operator, to open a new cinema experience in the recently announced central zone of the City, Al Mishraq. muvi Cinemas in Al Mishraq will offer eight screens, including a 500-seat Dolby cinema, a 100-seat muvi SUITES VIP …