By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Travellers looking for a vibrant summer getaway are invited to experience Malaysia through Citrawarna Malaysia 2026 (Colours of Malaysia), one of the country’s most iconic cultural celebrations taking place from 24 to 26 July 2026 at Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur. Held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), the event will transform the heart of the …

Visa today announced new capabilities across Visa Accept and Visa Direct that are designed to expand how smartphones can accept and send digital payments. The updates are intended to make it easier for small businesses in emerging markets from street vendors to growing online merchants to manage payments using tools they already rely on. “Every tap, scan and swipe is …

News Desk RIYADH, KSA: Abhi, the region’s neobank of the future, has announced a partnership with Syarah, the leading online platform for buying and financing cars in Saudi Arabia, to enable greater financial flexibility for employees through Abhi’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. Through this collaboration, Syarah employees will be able to access a portion of their earned salary in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to expand the global reach of its Quick Remit solution, enabling Mashreq’s customers to transfer money abroad through its digital banking channels. Through this collaboration, Mastercard Move, the company’s portfolio of money movement capabilities, will elevate Mashreq’s cross-border remittance capabilities, …

ABU DHABI: Al Masraf (Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade) has announced the launch of its new corporate identity, marking a new phase in its journey built on trust, expertise and long-standing relationships. The new identity reflects the Bank’s ambition to deliver proposition-driven, people-centric capabilities that are tailored to the relationships we share with our clients. Al Masraf officially …

Quality Opportunities for National Talent… “National Service Career Fair” Returns This July DUBAI: As July approaches, the United Arab Emirates is preparing to host the ninth edition of the National Service Career Fair, one of the leading specialised events dedicated to attracting national talent and connecting them with quality employment opportunities. The exhibition will take place at the Dubai Exhibition …

Honoring the Physicians Shaping the Future of Healthcare MADINAH, Saudi Arabia: In an evening defined by excellence, gratitude, and professional distinction, Biz Today International Magazine proudly hosted the International Healthcare Professionals Awards, a prestigious ceremony dedicated to recognizing an exceptional group of physicians, surgeons, professors, and healthcare leaders whose achievements continue to elevate medical practice, scientific advancement, education, and patient care across the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has signed an agreement with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to introduce tailored mortgage and home financing solutions designed to support buyers across its diverse residential portfolio. The partnership reflects strong long-term momentum in Dubais residential real estate sector, with increasing demand for …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: The fifth edition of Khorfakkan Mango Festival concluded on Sunday at Expo Khorfakkan, following a three-day celebration of one of the UAE’s most valued seasonal fruits.Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival ran from 26 to 28 …

BARCELONA, Spain: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), attended on Friday, at the University of Barcelona, the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Master of Science in Media Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation programme, first of its kind, offered by the University of …