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Dubai

Popular retailer Primark sets eyes on Dubai, Kuwait

'We know there is already a strong cohort of shoppers ready and waiting for us' says interim CEO

Updated 09 May, 2025 03:30pm

World

UK sanctions directors of oil trading group over Russian ties

LONDON: Britain on Friday announced a package of sanctions aimed at Russia, including placing asset freezes on...

Published 09 May, 2025 11:54am

Pakistan

Education expo in Dubai puts Pakistani universities on global map

Universities at GETEX's Pakistan pavilion offered scholarships and on-the-spot admissions

Updated 09 May, 2025 07:37am

Business & Finance

Dubai on track to become top four global financial hub

HSBC report outlines how foreign investment is driving Dubai's growth

Published 08 May, 2025 04:21pm

Business & Finance

Emirates airline posts record annual profit on strong travel demand

Says it is most profitable aviation group globally in 2024-25 reporting period

Updated 08 May, 2025 03:02pm

Business & Finance

What Pakistani-founded Dubizzle Group’s recent acquisitions mean for potential UAE IPO

Pakistani-founded, Dubai-based Dubizzle Group - an online marketplace giant whose well-known brands include the...

Updated 05 May, 2025 06:13pm

Business & Finance

Dubai: tech promises to change holiday experience at Arabian Travel Market

DUBAI: For most tourists, travelling is about creating memories and telling and retelling stories from their...

Updated 02 May, 2025 04:30pm

Startup Recorder

Pakistanis make waves at Dubai AI Week 2025

From Osman Masud's The Game Company to dubizzle's 'Sell with AI' feature, Pakistanis make meaningful dent at Dubai AI Week 2025

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 06:20pm

Business & Finance

Dubai serves as gateway for German businesses eyeing Pakistan market

Despite growing global economic headwinds resulting from an escalation in the US-China trade war, German companies...

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 03:00pm

Markets

In Dubai’s Gold Souk, bullion’s record run brings little joy for jewellers

DUBAI: In the bustling Gold Souk in Dubai, dubbed the ‘City of Gold’, 22-karat gold jewellery is a traditional...

Updated 22 Apr, 2025 01:50pm

Business & Finance

Dubai’s Emirates NBD beats profit view on higher interest income, loan growth

DUBAI: Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank by assets, beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 11:39am

World

Dubai to lead next wave of AI development: Crown Prince

Artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial to shaping Dubai’s future and those who do not embrace it will fall behind,...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 11:00am

Business & Finance

Developers at International Property Show say Pakistan ripe for investment

DUBAI: Property investment - both commercial and residential - can bring reliable returns, said Pakistani exhibitors...

Updated 22 Apr, 2025 11:03am

Life & Style

Art Dubai concludes: A touch of Pakistan evident at region’s leading fair

Faiza Butt, Anwar Saeed, Maryam Baniasadi, Noor Ali Chagani among artists featured at fair

Updated 21 Apr, 2025 11:13pm

World

‘A new generation of talent’: Dubai launches college for travel content creators

Curriculum designed to develop both creative and commercial skills

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 03:22pm

Business & Finance

TDAP hosts ‘Pakistan Pavilion’ at MEE event in Dubai

KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) hosted a Pakistan Pavilion at the Middle East Energy...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 07:46am

Life & Style

Art Dubai 2025: Anwar Saeed, Huma Mulji among Pakistani artists to exhibit this year

This year’s programme features over 120 gallery presentations - 30 first-time exhibitors

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 10:52pm

Business & Finance

GEM of a city – Dubai ‘contributes significantly’ to UAE’s top ranking in entrepreneurship report

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was recently ranked number one globally for the fourth consecutive year by the Global...

Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am

Markets

Dubai retains top spot as World’s Busiest International Airport in 2024

Dubai International Airport (DXB) retained the title of the World’s Busiest International Airport in 2024, reaching...

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 07:56pm

Business & Finance

Dubai’s venture-capital-backed FDI soars 39pc in 2024

Dubai’s position on the global investment map has never been more pronounced. In 2024, the emirate experienced...

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 02:18pm

Markets

Renewable energy top of mind for Pakistani exhibitors at Middle East Energy 2025

DUBAI: Renewable energy solutions were front and centre for a small group of Pakistani exhibitors who were among...

Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:16am

Life & Style

Singapore’s Changi named world’s best airport

Doha came second, Dubai dropped to 11th place

Updated 10 Apr, 2025 11:40pm

Business & Finance

Dubai’s centi-millionaire population set to double by 2035

The findings were published in the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025 by Henley & Partners

Updated 09 Apr, 2025 04:28pm

Technology

Dubai’s tech culture tops Silicon Valley: NVIDIA, Amazon-backed founder

One of the most crucial aspects of any city that is working to solidify its position as a hub for all things tech...

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 12:37pm

Business & Finance

Dubai set to launch self-driving taxis by 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of autonomous taxis in the Emirate of Dubai,...

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 02:57pm

Business & Finance

The Dubai 100: Emaar executive, Emirates CEO lead city’s growth

Arabian Business publishes 2025 list of those shaping the emirate's future

Published 27 Mar, 2025 04:31pm

Business & Finance

Emaar Properties approves dividend payout of $2.4 billion

Developer marks a 72% increase in sales to 2023

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 04:08pm

Business & Finance

Dubai named among top 5 fintech destinations globally

City also ranks among top 12 Global Financial Centres

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 04:42pm

Business & Finance

Dubai ‘removes walls’ for free zone companies, allows them to operate in mainland

Dubai has announced new rules that will allow companies set up inside its many free zones to operate outside of them...

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 01:54pm

Startup Recorder

Dubai’s Yango Group targets Pakistan, others with $20m startup fund: report

Dynamic, high-growth markets like Pakistan offer substantial opportunities, says spokesperson

Published 19 Mar, 2025 03:27pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	281.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	281.50
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	145.37
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.33
Euro to USD / May 9	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 9	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 9	5,659.91
India Sensex / May 9	79,454.47
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	37,503.33
Nasdaq / May 9	17,928.92
Hang Seng / May 9	22,867.74
FTSE 100 / May 9	8,554.80
Dow Jones / May 9	41,249.38
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	23,499.32
France CAC40 / May 9	7,743.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	61.02
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	300,840
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	3,324.98
Cotton US¢/pound / May 9	66.61
Petrol/Litre / May 11	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 11	256.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 9 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3 ▲ 0.67 (28.76%)
Premier Insurance / May 9 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.15 ▲ 0.72 (16.25%)
Escorts Bank / May 9 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.98 ▲ 0.83 (16.12%)
Parmount Sp. / May 9 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.22 ▲ 0.41 (14.59%)
UDL International / May 9 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	7.10 ▲ 0.85 (13.6%)
Abdullah Shah / May 9 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	5.44 ▲ 0.65 (13.57%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / May 9 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	2.05 ▲ 0.23 (12.64%)
LSE Capital / May 9 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	4.39 ▲ 0.48 (12.28%)
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6.42 ▲ 0.7 (12.24%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / May 9 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	3.90 ▲ 0.41 (11.75%)

Stock	Price
Cyan Limited / May 9 Cyan Limited(CYAN)	27.05 ▼ -5.03 (-15.68%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 9 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.11 ▼ -1 (-12.33%)
Universal Ins. / May 9 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	8.25 ▼ -1 (-10.81%)
Sally Textile / May 9 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	7.14 ▼ -0.86 (-10.75%)
Jubilee Spinning / May 9 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	8.43 ▼ -0.95 (-10.13%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 9 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	42.57 ▼ -4.73 (-10%)
Khyber Tobacco / May 9 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	342.26 ▼ -38.03 (-10%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 9 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	9.29 ▼ -1.03 (-9.98%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 9 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	12.23 ▼ -1.35 (-9.94%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / May 9 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	18.44 ▼ -2 (-9.78%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	47,087,025 ▲ 0.06
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,590,475 ▲ 0.7
Sui South Gas / May 9 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,288,646 ▼ -1.53
B.O.Punjab / May 9 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,310,598 ▲ 0.44
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	15,347,121 ▲ 0.3
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 9 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14,961,675 ▼ -1.35
Sui North Gas / May 9 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	14,847,660 ▲ 5.69
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,463,181 ▲ 0.09
Maple Leaf Cement / May 9 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,544,491 ▲ 2.45
Kohinoor Spining / May 9 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	13,517,642 ▲ 0.05

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