DUBAI: Investment in green projects coupled with sustainable finance could help the GCC countries to unlock up to US$2 trillion (Dh7.3 trillion) in GDP contribution by 2030, if investment opportunities are tapped across key industries, according to a recent report by Strategy& that recommends the GCC governments to open up the region’s capital markets to help accelerate investment in sustainable …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), in association with T Ten Global Sports, is delighted to announce the return of the eagerly awaited Zim Afro T10 tournament for its second edition. Cricket’s fastest and most entertaining format will take centre stage beginning 21 September and wrapping up with a grand finale on 29 September in Harare. The dates for the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: e& Group has expressed its disappointment with the Court of Appeal of Casablanca’s decision on 3 July 2024, which rejected the appeal filed by Maroc Telecom “MT”, a subsidiary of e&. This decision upholds the Commercial Court of Rabat’s ruling from 29 January 2024, mandating MT to pay 6.368 billion Moroccan dirhams (approximately USD 645 million) …

The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) with Meezan Bank hosted a significant public hearing session on the draft Shariah Standard on Sukuk. The event took place at the Movenpick Hotel in Karachi and brought together prominent figures from the Islamic finance industry, regulatory bodies, notable Shariah Scholars, Shariah Board members from various Islamic Financial Institutions,  academia …

DUBAI: A Lebanese national and a Pakistani national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Makram Fata, a 48-year-old Lebanese national based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 466 with …

This year, the CEBO Management Company held its much-anticipated Annual Picnic 2024 at the spectacular DreamWorld resort. The event, designed to entertain and rejuvenate home entrepreneurs, brought together over 80 members and their families for a day filled with fun, relaxation, and community bonding. Under the expert supervision of Chef Samia Jamil and the dedicated CEBO team, the picnic emphasized …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced the appointment of Ihab Rafik Amin as President to its Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP) Businss Unit. Ihab Rafik Amin joins MDLZ from Procter & Gamble (P&G), where he spent over 30 years in both P&G and Gillette, having held leadership and executive roles across USA, Europe, Asia, …

A study co-authored by researchers from the Department of Community Health Sciences and Medicine at the Aga Khan University has discovered the presence of second-hand smoking (SHS) in an alarming 95% of children in Pakistan and Bangladesh. SHS occurs when people around an active smoker inhale the exhaled tobacco fumes coming from the smoker. This highlights the deeply disturbing ripple …

ISLAMABAD: The Mastercard Strive Women program in Pakistan welcomes a new partnership with the Bank of Punjab (BOP), jointly aiming to improve formal financial access for women-led micro and small entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Strive Women, supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and implemented by CARE, bolsters women entrepreneurs in Pakistan, Peru, and Vietnam, and aims to strengthen their …

KARACHI: July 10, 2024: SI Global Solutions announced the beginning of a groundbreaking 10-year partnership with Dell Technologies at the event held in Karachi, solidifying SI Global Solutions as an official distributor and channel partner for Dell branded hardware in Pakistan. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the technology landscape of the region, promising to bring cutting-edge Dell hardware …