Mobilink Bank, in collaboration with Vision-Building Future (VBF) and Shirakat Partnership for Development, was actively engaged in the European Union (EU) initiative, “Power to Youth.” This strategic endeavor, funded by the EU, was dedicated to providing financial literacy training to more than 100 young individuals, especially women. The “Power to Youth” program’s core objective is […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched ‘Business in Dubai,’ a new platform designed to further enhance Dubai’s favorable business environment by simplifying a range of processes for companies seeking to launch or expand their activities in the emirate. The initiative comes as […]

With AI playing an increasingly transformational role across our lives, Mastercard and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster talent in the region and advance AI innovation globally. This partnership will empower the next generation of RIT graduates to become leaders in AI and advance […]

Voices Against Tobacco (VAT), an initiative of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), commemorated World Lung Day this week by hosting a friendly football match with partners Karachi United and Kiran Foundation. World Lung Day is commemorated each year to bring attention to the several factors that affect lung health and how to address them. […]

BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform of choice for leading B2B and B2C businesses, has partnered with BigTime Software, the leading operating platform for professional services organizations, to bring online payment and financial management capabilities to customers around the world. Powered by BlueSnap’s payment processing technology, BigTime will extend the availability of BigTime Wallet, its award-winning […]

Scotiabank and Chase Payment Solutions, part of J.P. Morgan Payments, announced the extension of their long-standing strategic agreement to offer best-in-class merchant service solutions to Canadian small business owners, and commercial and corporate clients from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Through this collaboration, Scotiabank and Chase will provide merchant clients with access to a secure and reliable payments platform that […]

Mastercard and Paysend, a UK-based fintech, have expanded their collaboration to enhance cross-border payments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are increasingly looking for ways to send money or pay vendors across the globe quickly and securely. While digital payments are seeing strong growth with two-thirds of SMEs sending and receiving cross-border payments through […]

The Zindigi Prize, a pioneering competition at the forefront of social entrepreneurship, marked the successful conclusion of its Regional Events with a spectacular closing ceremony in Karachi. Spanning three dynamic days, the event was a collaborative effort between Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and Bahria University Karachi. It showcased a lineup of boundless potential and […]

Pakistan Freelancers’ Association (PAFLA) and Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) signed a strategic partnership to bolster financial literacy, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship across the country. Under the collaboration, PAFLA and Mobilink Microfinance Bank will organize events and workshops, provide support to freelancers, offer academic assistance and establish incubation centers across Pakistan. Besides, the two partners will […]

Mastercard has announced a collaboration with JazzCash, the largest digital wallet provider in Pakistan serving over 43 million accounts, to revolutionize digital payments by introducing affordable acceptance solutions in the country.   The partners are launching QR code payments, Pay by Link, and Tap on Phone solutions to facilitate cost-effective and widespread acceptance for merchants at […]