The potential of crypto assets in Pakistan can generate over $100 billion in total income for technology talent over the next twenty years, contributing significantly to the national economy. The last few months have exponentially increased societal, investor, and policy interest in crypto, blockchain, and Web 3.0 technologies because Pakistan ranks third in terms of […]

Riyadat Mall has taken initiatives towards a new strategy and brand identity aimed at revitalizing the property. The announcement comes as part of the National Day celebrations scheduled to take place from 15th to 18th December at the mall, located in A’ali. Established by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), […]

IFZA Dubai, the UAE’s most dynamic and truly international Free Zone, has entered into a partnership agreement with Wio Bank, the region’s first platform bank, to provide IFZA Free Zone companies with quick and convenient access to digital banking services and financial solutions. Through this partnership, IFZA Free Zone companies will be able to conveniently […]

ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASA International Group plc, one of the world’s largest global microfinance institutions providing micro loans to emerging entrepreneurs across Asia and Africa, has entered into a partnership with Systems Limited & NdcTech to implement Temenos next-generation Core Banking system. NdcTech, a longstanding premier partner of […]

Last week, Meta (www.Facebook.com) invited top Nigerian content creators to a first-of-its-kind mixed reality event showcasing creativity and imagination as keys to the Metaverse, the next evolution of the internet, and as part of its “#FlexNaija” campaign. In a first for Meta in Africa, the company unveiled a 360 degree campaign focused on the metaverse and entry points […]

The new business vertical YallaHub provides business owners access to logistics, marketing, last-mile delivery infrastructure, and all the means necessary to reach customers in Dubai directly within 15-30 minutes. The rapid grocery delivery service YallaMarket was launched in Dubai back in August 2021, and already has well established infrastructure for doing q-commerce business. Currently, it […]

LUMS recently hosted the ‘Pakistan@75’ Summit curated by the South Asia Centre of the London School of Economics and Political Science. This collaborative event brought together over two hundred and fifty students, academics, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs to participate in a series of critical conversations around topics ranging from policy and philanthropy to health and […]

In line with its commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses in Oman thrive, Ooredoo’s enhanced Maktabi service provides an integrated solution for the country’s burgeoning Small and Medium Businesses (SMB), Small Office-Home Office (SOHO) and Enterprise market. Starting from just OMR 29 per month, the comprehensive and cost-effective service includes a host of great […]

Hollywood’s favorite coffee shop, The Coffee Bean & Teal Leaf, has now found its new home in Karachi. The grand opening took place on Friday, Oct 7, through an invite-only event. This marks the launch of their 12th store in Pakistan, and the very first branch in Karachi. The Coffee Bean & Teal Leaf already […]

Extending a winning legacy that spans over a decade, Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has been awarded the title of “Most Innovative Microfinance Bank – Pakistan 2022” by the prestigious Global Business Outlook (GBO) Awards 2022. The award highlights MMBL’s continuous efforts to enhance access to innovative digital and financial solutions […]