KAMPALA, Uganda: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across Middle East, Africa and Asia, is set to open its first Carrefour stores in Uganda in the upcoming months, as the retailer seeks to cater to evolving customer needs and responds to the growing demand for modern retail in Kampala and its surroundings. Majid Al …

DUBAI: The UAE e-commerce market is poised to grow to US$17.8 billion in 2020, and the logistics providers they choose will play a key role in the exponential growth of online shopping, according to industry specialists. Average annual online spend per-capita in the UAE is around US$300, significantly higher than Saudi Arabia at US$90 and France at US$94, according to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates will be expanding its services to Jeddah and Medina with an additional 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated between 27 July and 22 August to support the Hajj journey to the Holy City of Mecca. The services will …

LAHORE: In order to protect consumer health and raise awareness regarding food safety, Nestlé Pakistan celebrated ‘World Food Safety Day’ at Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Labs, Lahore. The event was organized in collaboration with Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Punjab Food Authority (PFA), University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), …

DUBAI: Fresh produce grown at the world’s largest vertical farm will be served to millions at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of a collaboration with Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) to provide delicious and diverse culinary choices while showcasing the future of sustainable gastronomy.  The tie-up will also introduce visitors to the world’s most tantalising up-and-coming cuisines at Expo Culinary Experience …

KARACHI: The Banker recognised Standard Chartered Saadiq as the “Best Islamic Bank for the year 2019”. The Banker awards are among the most prestigious awards, designed to recognize institutions that have made significant contributions to the banking and finance industry. Standard Chartered Saadiq was competing with some of the largest players in the Banking Industry and has won this award …

KARACHI: The 8th UBL Literary Awards were held in Karachi recently. Celebrating the literary efforts of Pakistani writers, UBL held these awards for the eighth year running. The awards were held at a local hotel and the event was attended by a host of writers, literary & media personalities, socialites and celebrities. Over 130 entries were received as nominations for …

SINGAPORE: marhaba, part of dnata and one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, continues to expand its global network. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, and Karachi, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Singapore and now offers excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes at Changi Airport, too. Located at Terminal …

KARACHI: ITMinds Limited and Faysal Asset Management Limited (FAML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, have signed an agreement enabling ITMinds to provide Back Office Accounting Services to FAML. The agreement was signed by Mr. Khaldoon Bin Latif, CEO-FAML, and Mr. Iqleem-uz-Zaman Khan, Acting CEO-ITMinds in the presence of Mr. Badiuddin Akber, Director-ITMinds and CEO-CDC. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan Australian Business Forum (PABF) bid farewell to H.E Margaret Adamson, Australian High Commissioner and Patron-in-Chief of PABF on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 at a Movenpick hotel in Karachi. Chairman PABF Mr. Pervez H. Madraswala in his speech, thanked Mrs. Adamson for her support and efforts in promoting bilateral trade relations between Pakistan and Australia during …