DUBAI: DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced the launch of its latest discount campaign to encourage international diamond companies to set up operations in Dubai. Effective immediately and valid until 30 September 2020, DMCC has reduced its business set-up fees by 50 per cent for all diamond-connected …

KARACHI:  The dynamic actress and model Syra Yousuf has been roped in as the new face of Pakistan’s well-known personal care brand – Palmolive Naturals. Featured in the new TVC for the Brand, the actress unveiled its new liquid hand wash range that is both ‘Tough on Germs’ and ‘Soft on Hands’. The TVC celebrates the indomitable spirit of being …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the lucky winners of its monthly Kunooz Savings Account draw for June 2020. Indian national, Muhammad Chelayil, won the AED 1 million cash prize and Indian national, Abdul Naser Arastana, was rewarded with a brand-new Tesla car. In addition, Tanzanian national Samir Alakrabi, Afghanistani …

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s leading private sector life insurance provider, has been awarded the prestigious Effie Award in the Insurance Category at this year’s awards ceremony which was held virtually.This is the first time any insurance company has won the award in this category and Jubilee Life has been recognized for their ‘Hum Insurance Nibhatay Hain’ campaign. Jubilee Life …

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah and Techlets Pvt Ltd have jointly agreed to deliver an innovative and fully integrated financial solution on Walee, a mobile app and web platform (www.waleepk.com) serving Pakistan’s largest influencer marketing platform with more than 50,000 users across more than 250 cities. “Walee, Pakistan’s everyday trade app”, operated by Techlets Pvt. Ltd was launched at Influencers of Pakistan …

News Desk LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan Limited recorded sales of PKR 58.4 billion for the period January-June 2020, an increase of 1.0% compared to the same period last year despite the unprecedented circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Company recorded net profit of PKR 3.9 billion, a decline of 13.3% compared to the same period last year due to higher …

KARACHI: METRO Pakistan is all set to launch“Madadgar”, a support initiative, in collaboration with Akhuwat Foundation. Madadgar is an effort to provide moral and financial support to the hardworking people who have lost their business during the current pandemic, lost their job and have no capital to start all over again to earn income and to feed themselves and their families. …

News Desk KARACHI: Careem, the internet platform for the greater Middle East and Pakistan, has partnered with Sehat Kahani, a leading e-health and telemedicine service provider, to provide free of cost, 24/7 medical and healthcare through tele consultation to its Captains. During the pandemic, it is essential for everyone to remain safe and pay the utmost attention to their wellbeing. …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Digital Financial Services, a joint venture between Etisalat and Noor Bank, today announced the launch of eWallet’s utility bill payment services, giving customers peace of mind and savings while paying their bills. eWallet has been instrumental during this unprecedented time to provide contactless payments. Customers will now also be able to make mobile recharges and charity payments as …

By Sabeen Ali Jafri / Rafiq Vayani / Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Nighat Mehmood started her professional journey early when she joined national airlines Pakistan international Airlines (PIA). Belonging to Peshawar, which wasn’t an easy place back then for working women back when Nighat Mehmood started working for PIA. At that time she was the only female in her family who …