By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RAKBANK and Mastercard today renewed their collaboration agreement to support continued payments innovation by delivering enhanced solutions across retail, business and wholesale banking. Building on their long-standing strategic relationship, the move reflects a shared commitment to developing secure and more seamless payment experiences that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses in an increasingly digital …

The renowned jewellery brand begins its international expansion, with Mall of the Emirates, Dubai set to open next ABU DHABI: Palmonas, one of India’s fastest-growing jewellery brand, has officially entered the Middle East with the launch of its first-ever UAE store at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi. Marking a defining milestone in the brand’s global growth journey, the launch signals the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: National Bonds, the UAE’s Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, today announced the adoption of “Generation Shaper” as the new designation replacing “Housewife” across all its digital and electronic transactions, alongside a rewards package directed at Generation Shapers and their children, including quarterly incentive rewards, dedicated rewards for children, and year-round recreational and educational activities. This move …

News Desk KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today confirmed Nadeem Khan as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Nadeem Khan’s telecommunication career includes over two decades of association with the PTCL and Ufone and prior to that more than 7 years of international assignments with Millicom International Cellular. He joined Ufone as Chief Financial Officer …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme, the largest known undertaken by any airline globally. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete nose-to-tail refresh at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. By the end of December 2026, around 20 additional …

Pakistan, Indonesia Reaffirm Commitment to Expanding Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation at Karachi Business Forum By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Pakistan and Indonesia have enormous potential to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, reaffirming the Sindh government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investors, particularly from Indonesia. He was addressing the Indonesia–Pakistan …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the leadership of Dr. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder & Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), Board Member of the GISD Alliance, and Director of the Board of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), EEG will host an insightful panel discussion titled “Green Infrastructure and Retrofitting: Upgrading the Built Environment for Net Zero” on 27 August …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”), one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Shariah compliant Asset Management Companies, has expanded it network to Lahore by inaugurating its first branch in Gulberg, Lahore. It’s a significant milestone in the company’s nationwide expansion strategy. The branch was formally inaugurated by Mohammad Shoaib, CFA, Chief Executive Officer of Lucky Investments Limited, in the …

More than 500,000 users engaged as Kaspersky builds a scalable, data-driven customer engagement framework for its B2B operations DUBAI: Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has strengthened its B2B customer engagement through WebEngage’s data-driven engagement platform. The collaboration has already helped Kaspersky engage more than 500,000 users during the initial phase of the partnership, as the company builds a …

News Desk DUBAI: Mr. Imran Farooq, CEO, SAMANA Developers had the privilege of meeting with H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. This meeting reflected a shared commitment to the values that continue to guide the UAE’s remarkable success. [email protected]