News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country, has been awarded the top distinction at the 40th Corporate Excellence Awards hosted by the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP). With this recognition, the Bank has maintained its standing as the ‘Best Company in the Financial Category’ for the fourth consecutive year. The ceremony, held …

Web Desk KARACHI: Faysal Bank, Pakistan’s best Islamic bank driven by its core Islamic value of care, is redefining inclusion by turning banking into a gateway to better health for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Bank has launched an exclusive initiative for PWDs that goes beyond financial services to deliver life-changing healthcare benefits. Through a strategic partnership with Oladoc, PWDs …

News Desk DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, will open its flagship experiential showroom in Dubai in Q1 2026, marking a major milestone in the brand’s regional growth. Located in Eiffel Building 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road, the new space will serve as both a customer destination and a dedicated training and events hub for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel Group brands across the GCC have won ten accolades at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2025. Representatives from its dnata Travel, Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel Management, and dnata Representation Services brands headquartered in Dubai celebrated the wins at dnata Travel’s newly rebranded flagship store on Sheikh Zayed Road. The dnata Travel Group represents the travel division …

SHARJAH: The Emirate of Sharjah concluded its 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations yesterday, Tuesday. This event showcased the nation’s rich cultural heritage alongside a journey of development, innovation, community belonging, and coexistence, attracting citizens, residents, and visitors from around the world. The celebrations spanned 14 days, from November 19 to December 2, and featured more than 250 activities …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicking off from 5 December to 11 January 2026, shoppers can enjoy a range of DineOut discounts – up-to 30% off at some of the UAE’s most popular restaurants across key shopping destinations. Available exclusively through DineOut on talabat for both pro and non-pro members, these offers give shoppers even …

Web Desk GENEVA: The Kingdom of Morocco has announced a pledge of US$ 5 million to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance during its next strategic period, 2026–2030. This marks Morocco’s first-ever contribution to Gavi and the largest pledge by a North African nation. It reflects the Kingdom’s growing leadership in advancing global health security, strengthening regional vaccine manufacturing and championing …

KARACHI: In a significant development, DP World, a global provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, and K-Electric entered into an agreement under which a dedicated 132 kV grid station will be built at the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), a key trade gateway for Pakistan. The project will ensure reliable and efficient 26MW power supply, supporting the terminal’s growing operations and …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of AirSial’s direct flights between Abu Dhabi and two of Pakistan’s largest cities.The new services, three times weekly to the historic walled city of Lahore and four times weekly to the capital city of Islamabad, reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to broadening its global connectivity and …

33 CSPs currently offer differentiated connectivity services based on network slicing – with a combined total of 65 offerings KARACHI: 5G Standalone (5G SA) deployments have triggered a notable 2025 growth in the number of communications service providers (CSPs) offering differentiated connectivity commercial models based on 5G SA Network Slicing – where CSPs guarantee quality of service for customer use …