Mahaana Wealth, Pakistan’s pioneering digital asset management company operating within the SECP regulatory sandbox, has sealed a partnership with IGI Life Insurance, a leading insurance provider with 29 years of local experience offering life, health, takaful and wealth management solutions, to collectively introduce a Pension Fund (Voluntary Pension Scheme). The collaboration aligns with IGI’s previous announcement at the Pakistan Stock …

MANAMA: In championing Bahrain’s dedication to achieving zero neutrality, H.E. Dr. Khaled Alalawi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, underscored the pivotal role of the recently launched ‘Green Factory Label.’ Initiative. Rooted in the pillars of the Industrial Sector Strategy 2022-2026, this initiative strives to propel sustainable industrialization, fortify the circular carbon economy, and …

Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, together with HBL, Pakistan’s leading Bank today, announced five winners of Pakistan’s inaugural edition of the She’s Next program,  Visa’s global platform dedicated to supporting women in their efforts to fund, run and grow their small businesses. Winners included Ziana Sakhia, CEO & Cofounder of Bechlo, Sadaf Rehman, Cofounder of CodeSchool, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), emphasised that in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership, Dubai’s state-of-the-art infrastructure in various sectors such as electricity, water, transportation, airports, and ports, established over decades and continually developed and modernised according to the best international standards, …

Jamie Overton understands the pressures of retaining a trophy as big as the International League T20, but the English all-rounder is confident about the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants’ prospects in the second edition of the tournament, which commences on January 19 with a clash against his team and the Sharjah Warriors. Speaking to the media ahead of the tournament, Overton …

News Desk ABU DHABI: With the successful transformation of e& to a technology group, e& has flourished into a leader of Middle Eastern and African (MEA) brands. The 2024 Brand Finance Global 500 Report unveiled at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos today confirmed e& as MEA’s Fastest Growing Technology Brand and the most valuable brand portfolio in MEA. …

News Desk DUBAI: A lawyer from Saudi Arabia has been announced as the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire at the draw held today at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport. Ms. Jawaher Alamoudi, a 30-year-old Saudi Arabian national based in Jeddah became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 447 with ticket number …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Saab has appointed Heléne Bittmann as Managing Director for Saab in the United Arab Emirates. On 1st January 2024, Heléne took over from Anna-Karin Rosén, who has played a pivotal role in strengthening Saab UAE’s position and operations since her appointment in 2018. Previously, Heléne was the Head of Saab AB’s wholly-owned production and development facility …

DUBAI: The latest report by red_mad_robot paints a compelling picture of the future exploring fintech trends shaping the Middle East in 2024. Based on the comprehensive research, it predicts a remarkable 25% annual growth in the Open Banking market across Arab countries over the next five years, with the potential to soar to a staggering $1.17 billion. Furthermore, the banking industry in …

DUBAI: Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Dubai’s real estate landscape, Samana Developers today announced its groundbreaking achievement of securing the distinction of being among the top 10 highest off-plan selling developers in Dubai for the year 2023 as per Property Monitor, UAE’s leading real estate intelligence provider. Samana Placed with Meraas, EmaarSamana Developers placed with Dubai’s most established and large …