Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness & Marketing Dept. at Union Coop, stated that the cooperative launched its annual “Back to School” promotional campaign coinciding with the start of the new school season, with its first campaign on August 12, 2022, offering a discount of more than 65% on hundreds of products and school based items, noting that the …

Emirates announces that its flagship A380 service will be introduced for the first time to Bengaluru from 30 October to serve its customers on the busy route. Emirates also becomes the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services utilising the A380, the world’s largest commercial aircraft in service, at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The aircraft upgrade will allow customers travelling …

Standard Chartered Bank (the Bank) today announced the appointment of Manpreet Gill as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Africa, Middle East & Europe (AMEE). Based out of Dubai, Manpreet will continue reporting to Steve Brice, Group Chief Investment Officer. Manpreet’s new appointment is in addition to his current role as Head of the CIO Office’s Fixed Income, Currency & Commodity Strategy. …

As the most anticipated film of the year ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ releases in theatres on October 13th, 2022, the film has partnered with TikTok as its Official Entertainment Partner in a first of its kind collaboration from this region. With this partnership, TikTok will add to the anticipation and excitement by launching multiple in-app activations, allowing fans to …

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in co-ordination with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK International Airport), will commence schedule services to Ras Al Khaimah on 3rd October 2022. The service will commence with a view to establish a year-round scheduled operation between the two airports connecting the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah beyond Bahrain to regional …

The 5th edition of LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT, is to be held on August 17 and 18, 2022 at the picturesque Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The Summit will be jointly hosted by Nutshell Conferences Group and Martin Dow Group, in strategic partnership with OICCI – Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry LIIBS 2022 is 5th in the series and …

From 1 December, Emirates will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Perth as part of the airline’s ramp up of services to Australia. The upgauge will increase Emirates’ seating capacity between its hub Dubai and Perth, with close to 500 seats available on each flight. EK420 from Dubai will depart at 02:45, arriving in Perth at 17:20 the same day while EK421 …

Martin Dow, a leading multinational pharmaceutical company of Pakistan commenced the 75th year of the country’s independence with a cause to save lives by carrying out a blood donation drive in collaboration with Indus Hospital. Blood shortages are particularly acute in developing countries across much of the subcontinent, and Pakistan is no exception. Adequate and reliable supply of safe blood …

Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (Part of Pakistan’s Pioneer and the largest Takaful Group) recently signed an agreement with The Institute of Chartered Accountants (a professional accountancy body in Pakistan) in order to provide Takaful services on exclusive discount to Members, Affiliates, Students and Staff of ICAP. The ceremony took place at ICAP’s Head Office, Karachi The MoU was signed by …

The household savings rates in the GCC region registered alarmingly low percentages in the previous years. This situation is pressing governments to intensify efforts and advance strategies towards a brighter future for household savings. GCC residents benefit from very low to no taxes yet remain challenged to save enough money due to rapid consumption. Sav has emanated from an in-depth …