By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) commences, Nomadic, the award-winning business traveller solution from Fragomen, is facilitating the seamless entry of the event’s attendees into the UAE. Nomadic’s cutting-edge technology revolutionises the process of filing online visa applications through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which taps into stored data from a client’s traveller profile, completing …

ISLAMABAD: HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) has won the ‘Best Microfinance Bank’ award at the Pakistan Banking Awards hosted by Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP), for the second consecutive year. This accolade underscores the Bank’s contribution in responding to poverty and contributing to the social and economic well-being of Pakistanis through its innovative suite of digitally-enabled products. In its journey …

News Desk India’s newest & already being celebrated as the most impactful Digital Acceleration and Transformation Expo (DATE) was inaugurated by the Honourable Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, and joined by Honourable MP Shri Tejasvi Surya, Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore & Chairman of Cyberverse Foundation, a strategic partner of DATE, Maharaj Saheb Mandhatasinh Jadeja of Rajkot …

News Desk ABU DHABI: e& has piloted a four-day workweek for employees across three departments in the UAE, becoming the first technology company to embrace a global call for workplace flexibility. Recognising that employee engagement and well-being are directly linked to productivity and innovation, e& launched this pilot to continue to be at the forefront of future workplace policies and …

New workplace research from Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, finds that white-collar roles are under greater threat from generative AI than blue-collar roles, as the technology takes a greater foothold in the global economy. The latest instalment of Pearson’s Skills Outlook series looks at ‘Gen AI Proof Jobs’ – analysing the impact of generative AI on more than 5000 …

Transcargo International signed a strategic agreement with Sinai White Cement Portland, SWCC. SWCC is one of the leading Egyptian cement producers established in 1999 and a proud subsidiary of the world’s largest white cement manufacturer, Aalborg Portland Group controlled by Cementir Holding N.V. SWCC is also one of the leading cement exporters globally and operates one of the world’s largest white cement plants in …

News Desk JEDDAH/DUBAI: Tamer Mölnlycke Care, embodying a strategic collaboration between Tamer Group and the international entity Mölnlycke, unveils its plans to elevate and enhance the local product landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This modern facility, located in the heart of Jeddah, is set to revolutionize surgical procedures with its innovative products designed to enhance efficiency in operating …

Today, Adurproductions’ latest cinematic venture, “Gunjal,” took center stage during a compelling media press junket featuring prominent figures from the film. “Gunjal” is a feature narrative inspired by the life of Pakistani child labor activist Iqbal Masih. The press event graciously hosted key individuals including Producer Nighat Akbar Shah, Director Shoaib Sultan, and the lead cast comprising Ahmad Ali Akbar, …

News Desk DUBAI: At COP28, a year after launching its “INSIEME 2025” Business Plan, SACE unveils its new ESG Strategy. This innovative approach is bound to revolutionize the Italian insurance-financial group’s business model, aligning it with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The primary goal of this strategy is to contribute to the community well-being and overall prosperity. In …

InfraZamin Pakistan, a licensed NBFI and credit guarantee provider, in partnership with Kashf Foundation, a not for profit and licensed microfinance institution, are proud to announce the closing of South Asia’s and Pakistan’s inaugural ‘Gender Bond’ thereby revolutionizing financial empowerment and inclusion for women. The Bond, which holds a prestigious long-term AAA rating by PACRA, marks a significant leap in …