Hollywood A-lister Idris Elba headline the Dubai edition of the global techno and house music festival Elrow XXL on Friday, February 17, 2023. Elba, best known as an Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actor who has starred in several major film and television productions, is also a popular DJ, and a regular performer at some of the biggest music …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. ODAGIRI Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, on behalf of the Government of Japan, presented Mr. Kalim Farooqui with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. The award was bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in recognition of his significant contributions towards Japan. Mr. Farooqui is one …

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) has delivered a record profit before tax of PKR 50.1 billion, registering an increase of 102 per cent year on year. Performance was driven by strong income growth, as well as continued cost and risk discipline. Overall revenue grew by 68 per cent to deliver a highest ever top line of PKR 62.6 billion, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Glossy, grinning cut-outs of World No.1 Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic greet visitors to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, electrical testing is undertaken on the scoreboards above the stands on Centre Court, and the Dubai Duty Free pop-up merchandise stores are fully stocked with branded tee-shirts, keyrings, and tennis balls. It can mean only one …

News Desk DUBAI: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Breakbulk Middle East 2023, concluded its second and final day with a commitment to promote female participation in the industry, and an increased focus on attracting young minds. The 2023 edition of the region’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event witnessed a 94 per cent …

Commemorating the government’s yearly innovation festival, UAE Innovates 2023, Dubai Chambers has launched Innovation Week, a series of its own innovation sessions took place this week from 13-17 February. With a focus on its employees, Dubai Chambers’ Innovation Week aimed to instill a culture of innovation within its organisation and enhance the work environment. The Chambers aimed to engage employees …

Bagallery Pvt. Ltd, an online marketplace for Fashion and Beauty, has agreed to a roll-over Inventory financing facility to support and improve working capital management along with partial warehousing and distribution facility nationwide; thus; creating an ecosystem for the entire supply chain. KTrade is pleased to act as the ‘Financial Advisor & Arranger’ for this Transaction. The entire ecosystem is …

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates: Following on from the successful opening of The Saturday Market Al Ain Oasis, The Department of Culture & Tourism (DCT) is excited to share the range of vendors that are involved through-out the nine-week market. The market is a place to discover, shop & support local markers, offering every-thing from fashion, homeware and jewellery to organic …

Pakistan’s leading Islamic financial institution, BankIslami, has signed an MoU to join forces with Karachi Kings, as they become platinum sponsors to the franchise, marking their presence in the most anticipated cricketing event of the year, Pakistan Super League season 8. The MoU was signed by Bilal Fiaz, Group Head of Consumer Banking, and Mr. Wasim Akram, President, Karachi Kings.  …

The Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, welcomed the arrival of two young Indonesian cyclists who were travelling to Mecca by bicycle from Blitar, East Java since January 2023. They are Ivan and Haikal. After travelling through Batam, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, the two cyclists arrived in Karachi on 15 February 2023. The Indonesian Consul General in …