Snowflake commits $6 billion in Graviton compute and AI spend on AWS over five years, reflecting accelerating demand for data and AI workloads DUBAI: Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced that it has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate enterprise agentic AI adoption to help joint customers worldwide …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan today announced the appointment of Adil Salahuddin as its Chief Executive Officer & Head of Coverage, subject to regulatory and statutory approvals. Commenting on the appointment, Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Standard Chartered, said: “Pakistan is an important market for Standard Chartered and one of our longest …

News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the country’s largest banks, has partnered with the Centre for Islamic Finance (CIF) at LUMS to make high-quality, industry-led Islamic finance education more accessible across Pakistan and beyond. Formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration brings together Meezan Bank’s market leadership and LUMS’ academic strength to …

Following its successful operations to Hong Kong and Urumqi, UAE-based air cargo carrier strengthens trade corridors between the UAE, China and key global markets By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline, today announced the launch of a new route connecting its hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), further strengthening …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel Group has appointed Christian Kremers as Vice President of Yalago to accelerate the brand’s global expansion from Dubai. Yalago is a leading global leisure accommodation wholesaler, offering a curated portfolio of hotel products with competitive rates and high-quality inventory to travel trade partners worldwide. Backed by strong supplier relationships and a focus on premium offerings, the business …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Jetpur Memon Association successfully hosted the prestigious Sir Adamjee Academic Excellence Awards 2023–2026, celebrating the outstanding academic achievements of students and recognizing excellence in education. The event brought together students, parents, community leaders, and distinguished guests for an inspiring evening of recognition and encouragement. Under the leadership of Mr. Asif Majid, President of Jetpur Memon Association, …

SHARJAH: In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, Menassah Distribution Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Perbadanan Kota Buku to strengthen the presence of Emirati books and Arabic content in the Malaysian market by making publications from Emirati publishing houses available through Book Capital, …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade relations with the Republic of Uganda, reaffirming its commitment to fostering stronger bilateral business ties and advancing investment partnerships across key growth sectors. The move reflects SCCI’s ongoing efforts to create new opportunities to enhance business cooperation between the two countries …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Culinary Cup 2026, organized by The Culinary Folks, concluded successfully on 4th and 5th July 2026, bringing together talented chefs, culinary students, hospitality professionals, and food enthusiasts from across Pakistan. The event commenced with the Tilawat-e-Quran, followed by the National Anthem, creating a respectful and patriotic atmosphere before the official inauguration. The two-day culinary festival featured …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Quaid-e-Azam House Museum (QAHM) Institute of Nation Building hosted a thought-provoking talk titled “Quaid to Camera: The Media’s Role in Nation Building” at Flagstaff House today. The session featured Sultana Siddiqui, Chairperson of HUM Network, who shared her personal journey and insights on media, leadership, and national progress. The event began with a welcome address …