Mobilink Bank and Hashoo Foundation (HF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly enhance financial inclusion for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This collaboration strives to empower MSMEs supported and trained by Hashoo Foundation, fostering their entrepreneurial journey. Mobilink Bank, through this partnership, is committed to enabling the growth and success of […]

S&P Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Team Up Pakistan. The initiative aims to establish a sustainable, and mutually beneficial collaboration to provide employment to the youth and help facilitate, train, and upskill young and upcoming entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director at S&P Global said, “Partnership is a core pillar […]

From workshops and training opportunities to competitions, Ooredoo has been doing whatever it takes to support young people across Oman in kick-starting their futures as leaders and entrepreneurs. Hoping to inspire future generations of groundbreakers at work, Ooredoo has launched the eighth edition of its Spring Forward workshop series. The workshops, which are delivered by […]

To empower persons with disabilities, Sightsavers in collaboration with DeafTawk is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking program ‘Innovation Challenge Futuremakers (ICF)’. This fast-track acceleration program is dedicated to breaking barriers and empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities to make a profound social and economic impact through their innovative ventures. ICF is the result of […]

Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENA-P), and Pakistan’s largest interbank network, 1LINK, have announced a partnership agreement to power instant online payouts for merchants registered with Paymob via 1LINK’s payment infrastructure, with Bank Alfalah Ltd. serving as its settlement bank. This partnership represents a unique and […]

In keeping with its aim to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Oman in going digital, Ooredoo offers Riyada cardholders amazing discounts on its Business Internet Plans and Shahry Digital Mobile Lines. Companies registered with the Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Riyada) can now enjoy up to 1 Gbps internet speeds at […]

Microsoft and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission announced winners and runner-ups of the jointly organized Imagine Cup 2023. The announcements were made during the closing ceremony held in HEC head office. The event was attended by several Vice Chancellors and Pakistan’s educational leaders as well as the Director General Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization […]

The World Economic Forum has announced the induction of the newest members of its Young Global Leaders class of 2023. This year’s cohort of members is from various sectors including political leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and passionate activists.     The chairman of Martin Dow Group Mr. Ali Akhai is also selected as one of the […]

10Pearls, a leading end-to-end digital services company, hosted AI Summit 2023, Pakistan’s pioneering conference on Artificial Intelligence, at the Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad. The event was a massive success, with more than 1500 registrations, comprising professionals, students, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. The AI Summit, first launched in 2019, aims to ‘explore the transformative world of AI’ […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) have announced a partnership with The DMZ, that will foster a new wave of entrepreneurial success for the entrepreneurs of Sharjah and empower 15 startups from the emirate to the DMZ-led soft-landing program. The DMZ is a world-leading startup incubator based at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The incubator helps to equip the next generation […]