By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market in the UAE, through its wholly owned subsidiary Globalpharma – UAE’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Ministry of Health to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in DIP Angola. The MoU reflects the strengthened bilateral relations highlighted during the …

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has partnered with Qist Bazaar to offer exclusive discounts on a wide range of essential products for its driver community across Pakistan. The initiative is part of inDrive’s commitment to creating a supportive ecosystem that enhances driver welfare and makes everyday needs more affordable. Through this collaboration, inDrive drivers can purchase various …

Web Desk KARACHI: In a landmark initiative to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, hosted the first official influencer trip from Pakistan to Türkiye this month. The trip was curated by Asiatic Public Relations Network (APR). Six prominent Pakistani social …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company, has become one of the first companies to receive the Dubai AI Seal at Tier S — the highest certification level — in recognition of its advanced, reliable, and impactful AI solutions. This government-issued recognition positions Yango Group among a select group of trusted AI providers actively shaping the future of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel hosted a luncheon in honor of Dr. Amin Kharadi, celebrating his meritorious service spanning more than five decades. Dr. Kharadi has been a name synonymous with care, compassion and an unwavering commitment to excellence – qualities that have made him a pillar of trust and respect. Over these decades, he has touched countless …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi hosted the first official press conference for the upcoming World Culture Festival 2025 at the Haseena Moin Hall, Ahmed Shah Building. The briefing was led by President Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, and internationally acclaimed singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Secretary Arts Council Ejaz Farooqi and artist promoter, Sajjad Khan, were also present. During …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced resuming direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait as of the first of November, to further expand its network in line with its growth and expansion plan and in alignment with national objectives in the aviation and tourism sectors. Effective …

ISLAMABAD: Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses, recently held a high-level meeting with the Honourable Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima , to explore avenues for advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation and fostering long-term technology partnerships. The Yango Tech delegation was led by Evgeny Chernikov, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Yango …

News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited delivered a resilient financial performance with a profit before tax of PKR 32.9bn compared to PKR 49.3bn in H1’24. The Bank posted a revenue of PKR 44.4 bn lower by 24% compared to H1’24, primarily due to a sharp reduction in interest rates. This was partially offset by an increase in non-funded …

ABU DHABI: Coinciding with the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s, President of the United Arab Emirates, to the Republic of Angola, Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the financing export arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), reaffirmed its commitment to advancing national exports through strategic investments in digital and green infrastructure. These initiatives not …