News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance with profit before tax of PKR 17.0bn compared to PKR 24.7bn in Q1’24. The Bank posted revenue of PKR 23.1 bn, lower by PKR 6.4bn primarily due to a sharp reduction in interest rates. This was partially offset by an increase in non-funded income and a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. Raza Abbas General Manager of Karachi Marriott Hotel, along with the team, had the honor of visiting the Sindh Assembly and meeting Mr. Awais Qadir Shah, Honorable Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. Grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to strengthen ties for future collaboration. As part of Marriott in the community, …

Students learn the importance of brushing teeth, washing hands before meals, and maintaining personal cleanliness KARACHI: Green Minds Pakistan, a youth-led environmental and social awareness initiative, organized an impactful health and hygiene workshop at Government Boys Primary School No. 11 in Landhi Town, Karachi. Over 100 young students actively participated in the interactive session focused on basic hygiene practices essential …

News Desk ABU DHABI: As part of its newly launched UAE National Talent Development Strategy, Etihad Airways is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural career fair, KHUTWATY 2025—a dynamic platform designed to connect ambitious Emirati talent with a wide range of career opportunities in aviation and beyond. KHUTWATY, meaning “my step” in Arabic, is designed to foster direct …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, is set to spotlight its latest innovations in premium travel and cultural storytelling at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. Headlining this year’s event is the Middle East debut of the new Crystal Business Class Suites. Designed for enhanced privacy and comfort featuring Turkish-sourced …

Empowering MEA households with X50 UC, H15 Pro, and more intelligent innovations By Raheel Rao DUBAI: Dreame Technology, a global innovator in smart home appliances, officially marks its entry into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market with the opening of its first regional flagship store at Dubai Hills Mall, alongside the debut of its strategic smart home lineup — …

Web Desk KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) marked World Malaria Day with the launch of the Thatta Malaria Elimination Plan (TMEP), a pioneering project designed to eliminate malaria from one of Pakistan’s most malaria-affected regions. In 2023 alone, Thatta reported over 10,000 cases — the highest burden in the country. Malaria continues to be a global health crisis, with …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has extended its partnership with Olympique Lyonnais, one of the most iconic clubs in the French league. The airline will remain the club’s shirt sponsor for another five years, until the end of the 2029-2030 season. Boutros Boutros, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand at Emirates said: “We’re …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the University of Birmingham Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic partnership in support of Dubai’s AI ecosystem, talent development, and national innovation agenda. The MoU was signed during the inaugral Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …

By Rafiq Vayani: RX Global, the organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held a press conference today in collaboration with the event’s strategic partners: the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel. Hosted at voco Dubai by IHG, the press conference unveiled plans for the upcoming edition, which will take place next …