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Ignite National Technology Fund under the auspices of the Ministry of IT & Telecom has launched “National Education Challenge 2020” through National Incubation Center Karachi. Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Amin Ul Haq in his message said,” Ministry of IT & Telecom is delighted to support all innovative initiatives across various fields that can […]
Karachi – 22, June 2020: The COVID-19 Live Webinar Series conducted by IGI Holdings saw one of its principal companies Vitality Group, South Africa co-hosting the session alongside IGI Life Vitality – Pakistan’s first active life insurance product that rewards its customers weekly, monthly and annually, while securing their future. The webinar session was […]
Path Solutions, a global banking software provider, was announced by IBS Intelligence as the leader in the Islamic financial services sector in IBS Islamic Sales League Table (SLT) 2020. For the eighth year in a row, Path Solutions was recognized as the undisputed leader in Islamic Banking with more new Islamic deals signed in 2019 […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its financial outlook for the global air transport industry showing that airlines are expected to lose $84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1%. Revenues will fall 50% to $419 billion from $838 billion in 2019. In 2021, losses are expected to be cut to […]
DBS announced plans to transform a patch of outdoor space at its DBS Asia Hub building in Changi Business Park into what is believed to be Singapore’s first community farm located in a bank. In doing so, the bank hopes to create accessible, hands-on farming opportunities at the workplace and help nurture a […]
Life has slowed down, but people still need to sell their cars or buy used ones. Recognizing this necessity and supporting customers’ efforts to maintain social distancing, VavaCars has once again set out to completely revolutionize the car selling process by offering their services at people’s doorsteps via their new, ground-breaking mobile purchasing units. Reopening […]
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Reza Baqir called a meeting of Banks today for deliberations on the measures proposed by Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA) and identify ways forward to ensure sustainable market‐led financing of housing projects and mortgages. The meeting was chaired by Governor SBP, Dr. Reza Baqir, and attended […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to support UAE businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is offering Business Banking debit cards free of charge to eligible SME clients. Emirates Islamic’s Business Banking debit card offers an alternative channel to customers seeking access to […]
OPPO is back with its F series, launching OPPO F15 following the lightning-fast, endless fun theme. With its latest online purchase feature, OPPO is giving a perfect window to consumers to book the smartphone online in the comfort of their homes as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. The OPPO F15 is the latest offering in […]
The disruptions to traditional education caused by the pandemic hold the capacity to further widen learning gaps between different regions and countries, alongside aggravating the digital divide. To address this problem, distance-learning has proven to be a leading effective measure. To facilitate contactless education that is accessible to both educators and students of Higher Educational […]