News Desk Expo City Dubai and UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) have signed a cooperation agreement that combines the expertise of both entities to identify, test and scale innovative sustainable urban development solutions, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting the growth of the UAEs climate tech sector. Under the agreement, UICCA will identify potential mature or near-market-ready innovations from …

Faysal Bank Ltd (FBL), one of the leading Islamic Banks in Pakistan is set to offer its customers a unique feature, whereby the Faysal Noor and Debit cardholders will be able to add their cards on Google Wallet. Google Wallet, the global mobile-payment-service-provider, has officially launched its services in Pakistan starting March 12th and Faysal Bank’s cardholders will be able …

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has announced that cardholders in Pakistan can now add their Visa cards to Google Wallet. The announcement was made yesterday at a market wide event hosted by Visa, attended by senior members of the Pakistani financial industry. Starting today, Visa cardholders of HBL, Bank Alfalah, UBL, and Meezan Bank can add …

Web Desk DUBAI/HONG KONG: Hong Kong Airlines is pleased to announce the latest development of its network expansion, with the introduction of a new direct service to Sydney, Australia, set to commence on 20 June 2025. This will make Hong Kong Airlines the second Hong Kong based airline to operate this popular route, enhancing convenience for passengers and promoting market competition. The new service will be operated with …

News Desk KARACHI: Starting today, cardholders of Meezan Bank can add their debit cards to Google Wallet, enhancing the digital payments landscape in the country. This will enable Meezan Bank customers to make secure, contactless payments seamlessly using their Android smartphones and Wear OS devices. This milestone marks a significant step in Pakistan’s digital banking evolution, offering customers a faster, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), (ADPORTS:ADX), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions today announced a strategic partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group and Pakistan Single Window (PSW), a state-owned entity, commissioned by the Federal Government of Pakistan as the operating body for the Pakistan Single Window System, a digital platform which …

News Desk DUBAI: Al Ansari Exchange, the leading remittance and foreign exchange service provider in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with BILRS Payment Services Provider Co LLC, a global leader in bill payment solutions. This collaboration will enable customers to make seamless international and domestic bill payments across Al Ansari Exchange’s extensive branch network. Through this partnership, customers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Rove Hotels, Dubai’s beloved homegrown lifestyle hotel brand, has been expanding its footprint since launching its first property in 2016. The brand has now achieved another milestone by being named the official hotel partner for the Dubai Airshow 2025. This landmark partnership brings together two Dubai-born entities, united in their mission to position the city as a …

Web Desk KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming accredited as an official examination site for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES). This prestigious recognition, granted by the Royal Colleges of Physicians (RCP) in the UK, reinforces AKU’s role as a leader in medical education and assessment in the region. To secure this accreditation, AKU’s Centre for …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In line with its continuous efforts to enhance community preparedness and equip different segments of society with advanced skills for effective crisis response, and in conjunction with the announcement of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’ by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management …