Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, will host this year’s SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit for the seventh consecutive year. The 2020 event, which is organized by SAMENA Telecommunications Council, is set to take place on9th July, with leaders from multiple country clusters to participate virtually. The […]

In continuation of its efforts to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Telenor Pakistan has offered free LinkedIn learning licenses to 1,000 eligible applicants on a first come first serve basis. This will help the jobseekers benefit from the resources and opportunities available online to enhance their skills and seek relevant employment opportunities. Telenor Pakistan […]

KBC continues to align its commercial distribution channels with the way clients carry out their banking and insurance business. Clients have increasingly opted for digital channels in recent years and months, possibly combined with expert advice. At the end of March 2020, 56% of KBC clients were banking solely via a digital channel, with remote […]

General Motors has appointed Luay Al Shurafa as President and Managing Director of its Africa and Middle East Operations. Al Shurafa has a clear mandate to oversee the business’s recovery from COVID-19, and deliver sustainable growth for the long term, said GM Senior Vice President and President GM International, Steve Kiefer. “Luay is a highly […]

  ING Belgium has partnered Minna Technologies to launch a digital subscription manager for nearly two million digital customers. The tool will give users of the ING Smart Banking app a clear view of all their current and dormant subscriptions. It will allow the bank’s customers to utilize the service all while remaining on the ING application. The […]

Banco Santander has appointed three leading technologists to support its strategy and digital transformation. R. Martin Chávez has been appointed as a new independent director. Mr. Chávez will replace Esther Giménez-Salinas who will be stepping down having served on the board for eight years. Mr. Chávez, who has worked for 20 years at Goldman Sachs, […]

Oxbury, UK’s bank for farming and food and latest SME-focussed fintech, has selected ClearBank cloud-based banking platform as its provider for clearing and payments.  Oxbury was granted a banking license in early 2020 and is planning on offering bespoke lending products aimed at an agricultural audience. Its first flagship product is called Oxbury Farm Credit, […]

Covid-19 Pandemic has adversely impacted the lives of many across the world. During this difficult time, METRO Pakistan in collaboration with Unilever Pakistan distributed meal boxes to the frontline warriors, including doctors, nurses, and other medical support functions at various hospitals, fighting the war against the global pandemic.  These frontline fighters have been putting their […]

Continuing its efforts to support the most affected communities across Pakistan, Bank Alfalah has joined hands with the Government of Pakistan’s Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PASS) Division to become a donor with the Ehsaas Ration Portal. Under the initiative, Bank Alfalah will be donating PKR 10 million for the provision of much-needed food supplies […]

Committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare for the community at large, Getz Pharma has launched a “Care for Heroes” initiative to safeguard the healthcare providers of Pakistan who are working selflessly to combat the pandemic. Under the umbrella of this initiative, Getz Pharma has started a disinfection drive in northern Pakistan from 9th […]