The Emirates Group celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with a bestselling author, by launching a new initiative, and highlighting its unwavering commitment to and steady investments in women and gender equality at the workplace. The Group launched its very own Gender Balance Council torepresent all its women employees, create a knowledge sharing platform, and advance the cause of gender balance. On the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Development Bank (“EDB”, the Bank), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, today announced a new partnership with KLAIM, a UAE-based healthcare-focused fintech company, to provide low-risk, short-term working capital solutions to support healthcare providers in maintaining efficient cash flows. Under this partnership, EDB will launch a Healthcare Receivables Financing product with …

DUBAI: In a dazzling ceremony held at Citymax Business Bay, EPRICX hosted the first season of the International Women Achievers Award on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2024. Ms. Simra Abdia, the dynamic organizer behind the event, expressed overwhelming gratitude for the overwhelming response with over 100 female nominees participating from various fields, each exemplifying excellence and …

KARACHI: Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a 7-year agreement with Western Union (NYSE: WU). Under the new deal, Western Union customers will be able to receive money from their family and friends’ eligible Visa cards and bank accounts in 40 countries across five regions. The agreement encompasses card issuance, Western Union’s integration with Visa Direct, and value-added services delivery including …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has listed the Mahaana Islamic Index Exchange Traded Fund (MIIETF) managed by Mahaana Wealth Limited (MWL). The commencement of trading of units of MIIETF has taken place with effect from March 11, 2024. The ETF aims to track the performance of Mahaana Islamic Index (MII30) whereby the Index shall be periodically rebalanced and reconstituted in order …

News Desk DUBAI: W Capital, a Dubai based real estate brokerage, announced the Emirati citizen Fawzia Hassan Ahmed Al Marzooqi a winner of Dhs100,000 prize. The winner’s brother received the award on her behalf in a special gala organized by the company after holding a regular draw under the supervision of the Dubai Land Department. The draw, which was organized …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has recently opened its newest City Check-in facility in Dubai. The facility is located at City Centre Al Shindagha in the Al Fahidi area. This opening brings the total number of City Check-in facilities in the UAE to 12, …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s first low-cost airline, is thrilled to announce the revival of two of its most sought-after summer destinations, Baku in Azerbaijan, and Almaty in Kazakhstan, in response to overwhelming travel demand. Following a highly successful summer season last year, the decision to restart these destinations reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the preferences and desires of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In a landmark achievement for air travel technology, Zayed International Airport has successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology. Building on a long-term commitment …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to transform the traveler experience and support outreach efforts in preparation for Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026. The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) exchange ceremony recently. As part of the MOC, Mastercard will also be named as Tourism Malaysia’s Exclusive Payment Partner, with …