News Desk DUBAI: Careem partners with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to provide free bike rentals for residents and tourists participating in Dubai Ride for the third year running. Participants can rent bikes for free from two of Careem Bike’s pop-up stations at Entrance A: Museum of the Future (MOTF), Trade Center St. and Entrance E: Lower FCS, Financial …

By Shahzad Khokhar, Head of Islamic Banking, Mashreq Pakistan Islamic banking is undergoing an exponential transformation in Pakistan – shifting from a niche sector to a significant one in the country’s financial system – enabled by the direction to make all banking Shariah compliant by 2027. By March 2024, Islamic banking assets in Pakistan had reached PKR 9,235 billion, reflecting …

News Desk KARACHI: In a significant development highlighting Sahibzadi Mahin Khan’s continued influence in Pakistan’s economic and financial sectors, she has been appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of Sindh Microfinance Bank. This appointment follows her recent induction as an Independent Director on the Board of the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC). Sahibzadi Mahin Khan’s new role at …

KARACHI: The 8th Edition of THE FUTURE SUMMIT commenced with a packed hall at a Movenpick Hotel in Karachi. Farrukh Amin, Chief Executive Officer, Unity Foods Limited and Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman, Nutshell Group, welcomed the audience. The inaugural session featured an impressive lineup of speakers including Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue; Dr. Shamshad …

KARACHI: The Sindh Ju-Jitsu Association is honored to announce His Excellency Bakheet Ateeq Al-Romaithi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, as the new Patron-in-Chief of the Association. His Excellency graciously accepted the role, marking a significant step forward for the development of Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts in the region. In his new role, H.E. Bakheet Ateeq Al-Romaithi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Citi commemorated its 60th anniversary in the UAE in an exclusive event in the presence of CEO Jane Fraser, attended by Citi’s global and local executives as well as many government, business, and industry leaders in the UAE. Commenting on this major milestone, Ebru Pakcan, Middle East & Africa Cluster and Banking Head said: “Our long-standing …

DUBAI: Independent talent often face challenges in finding the right tools and resources to manage their day-to-day business needs efficiently. Research conducted with Outsized’s top 100 most engaged independent professionals revealed that they spent hours researching and testing tools to support their work, leading to inefficiencies in their workflow and lost productivity. Addressing this gap, Outsized, the leading on-demand talent …

DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, said that the cooperative has allocated 4 promotional campaigns to welcome the winter season, with discounts of up to 60% on 2,500 selected items, in all its branches across Dubai, and through its smart store, noting that the first discount campaigns will be launched on November 7, 2024, coinciding …

DUBAI: The esports competition between universities across the MENA region is about to start in the UAE. College students from all over the country may be part of UNIVERSITY Esports, which brings a lot of novelties for its upcoming 2024/25 season: new tournaments and educational experiences are awaiting for pupils! Registrations for the first split are already open. Youth interested …

DUBAI: In an industry-first move, Sobha Realty, a leading developer of luxury real estate across the Middle East and India, has joined forces with WebEngage, an industry leader in marketing automation, to revolutionize customer engagement through AI and data-driven insights. This collaboration will empower Sobha Realty to deliver personalized communication and enhanced experiences to buyers, cementing its reputation for innovation …