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Wealth managers ramp up staff in Hong Kong to chase Chinese demand

HONG KONG: Wealth management firms are expanding operations aggressively in Hong Kong to meet pent-up demand from...

Published 24 Mar, 2023 01:46pm

Luxury

London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris and Milan

LONDON: London’s luxury retailers fear the city is losing its pull as a shopping destination, with tourists from the...

Published 15 Mar, 2023 01:24pm

Arts

Asian Institute of Fashion Design students exhibit thesis collection in Paris

The graduating class of 2022 at the Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), Iqra University, presented their ...

Published 06 Mar, 2023 05:45pm

Arts

Art Dubai 2023 opens with focus on the 'Global South'

Art Dubai is back and opened for previews on Wednesday, March 1. It will open to the public on Friday, March 3, and...

Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:12pm

Travel

Perfect Valentine: Part of Croatia's heart-shaped island up for sale

GALESNJAK, Croatia: Part of Croatia's unique heart-shaped Adriatic islet nicknamed by tourists the Island of Love is...

Published 14 Feb, 2023 01:57pm

Travel

Travelling in 2023: 7 places worth considering

As 2022 comes to a close and Covid-19 travel restrictions ease worldwide, plenty of countries are gearing up to...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 06:49pm

Luxury

Legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer set to enthral audiences as part of Dubai Shopping Festival

A staple of the winter season in the emirates, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world’s longest-running retail...

Updated 24 Dec, 2022 12:39pm

Arts

Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior's passion for Japan

TOKYO: A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior's work opens in Tokyo this week with a focus on the French...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 09:15pm

Travel

Dubai sees tourism surge as 'diversified approach' helps it tap new markets

Dubai received 11.4 million overnight international visitors during January-October 2022, up 134% from the same...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 10:42pm

Travel

Deep Dive Dubai: the deepest swimming pool has cars, motorcycles and a toilet

Whether you’re an average swimmer who’s always dreamed of exploring the depths of the sea, or a certified and...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:23am

Travel

UAE's passport ranked world's best, Pakistan at fourth-worst

Passport Index, invented by global citizenship financial advisory services firm Arton Capital, puts Pakistan just ahead of Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan

Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:06pm

Arts

Art collective dares wealthy attendees to display their wealth

Installation at Art Basel Miami Beach is a working ATM that displays cash balances of anyone who uses it in real time

Updated 01 Dec, 2022 06:33pm

Travel

In Mexico, Aztec dig sets new records as royal mystery deepens

MEXICO CITY: An extensive cache of Aztec ritual offerings found underneath downtown Mexico City, off the steps of...

Published 24 Nov, 2022 03:09pm

Dubai’s ‘Global Village’ marketing executive lauds theme, design of Pakistan pavilion

Executive Marketing Director particularly excited about art shop set up by a Pakistani man who has a PhD in physics

Updated 24 Nov, 2022 04:05pm

Travel

5 things to do in Dubai as winter approaches

From BBQs at the Al Qudra Lake to football fan zones and Christmas markets, Dubai is the place to be this winter
Pakistani legends Abida Parveen (December 9) and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (December 29) can be caught live at the Coca-Cola Arena

Published 18 Nov, 2022 07:11pm

Luxury

Luxury yachts and 'real VIPs' as Dubai gears up for World Cup

To coax football fans, UAE is offering multiple-entry visas at the nominal fee of 100 dirhams ($27) to visiting supporters

Updated 16 Nov, 2022 06:01pm

Arts

In verdant Vorarlberg, architecture draws inspiration from nature

DORNBIRN, Austria: Austria's verdant Vorarlberg region is a pioneer in sustainable design, attracting legions of...

Published 31 Oct, 2022 04:32pm

Dubai is showing rest of the world the metaverse is here

Emirates recently hosted the World Metaverse Show and the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, while companies at GITEX showcased tech in all its glory

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 02:10pm

Luxury

Dubai's luxury property market heats up with Ambani's $163mn purchase

Mere weeks after a mansion on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah set a new record for the most expensive property to be sold in...

Published 20 Oct, 2022 11:41am

Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

DOHA: The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in...

Updated 19 Oct, 2022 10:22pm

Luxury

'The Golden Canary': Sotheby's unveils record-breaking diamond in Dubai

Following a series of luxury reveals this year, Sotheby's unveiled another rare gem, 'The Golden Canary' — an...

Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:40pm

Companies

Fly Jinnah receives air operator’s certificate, operating licence

KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier, announced on Tuesday that it has received its air operator...

Published 12 Oct, 2022 08:14pm

Arts

Visions of creativity in Middle East youth art scene

BEIRUT: From a Lebanese student decrying government failures through art to a Palestinian teacher seeking escape in...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 06:51pm

Arts

Sotheby's Dubai set to exhibit $45mn of art, jewellery and watches

In a first for the region, Sotheby’s Dubai is all set to showcase $45 million worth of contemporary art, jewellery...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 01:22am

Travel

Top 7 easy-on-the-pocket eateries in Dubai

From Ravi Restaurant to Chin Chin, there's something for all tastes

Published 20 Sep, 2022 04:10pm

Britain urges people not to travel to join queen's queue

LONDON: The British government urged people on Saturday not to travel to join the queue to file past the coffin of...

Published 17 Sep, 2022 03:02pm

Travel

Away game: Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates did not qualify for the Qatar World Cup but it will be a winner anyway if an...

Published 16 Sep, 2022 08:18pm

Arts

French-Indian textile designer brings back Mughal patterns

AMBER, India: Textiles designer Brigitte Singh lovingly lays out a piece of cloth embossed with a red poppy plant ...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 03:23pm

Real Estate

Dubai is emerging as a favourite for the ultra-rich, and Ambani's reported purchase cements this status

Dubai has been a red-hot property market, and its status has only gotten a boost as demand was spurred by...

Updated 29 Aug, 2022 08:34pm

Health & Wellness

Mexico lures visitors on new age tourism trail

TEPOZTLÁN, Mexico: With restorative rituals, yoga retreats and psychedelic experiences, Mexico has become a magnet...

Published 27 Aug, 2022 05:43pm

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Mar 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.95 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Mar 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	361.20 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Mar 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Mar 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Mar 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Mar 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	62.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Mar 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	398.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Mar 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Mar 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Mar 26 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	56.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Mar 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.95 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Mar 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	361.20 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Mar 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Mar 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Mar 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Mar 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	62.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Mar 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	398.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Mar 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Mar 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Mar 26 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	56.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,011,170 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Mar 26 Telecard Limited(TELE)	3,877,000 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Mar 26 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	1,839,174 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Mar 26 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	1,788,500 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Mar 26 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	1,517,500 ▲ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / Mar 26 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	1,464,753 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Mar 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	1,323,297 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Mar 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	1,307,610 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	1,204,138 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Mar 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	1,161,000 ▲ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 22	285.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 22	283.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 24	130.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 24	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 24	1.22
Euro to USD / Mar 24	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 22	4.56

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 24	3970.99
India Sensex / Mar 24	57527.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 24	27385.25
Nasdaq / Mar 24	11823.96
Hang Seng / Mar 24	19915.68
FTSE 100 / Mar 24	7405.45
Dow Jones / Mar 24	32237.53
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 24	14957.23
France CAC40 / Mar 24	7015.10

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	19235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 22	175068
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 24	69.26
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 24	1978.21
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 24	76.54

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