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Karachi: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been recognized as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year in South Asia at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Conference & Awards 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award is testament to stellar performance of Lucky Investments since launch of its first fund in April 2025. The …

Make UK, the body representing Britain’s manufacturers, has appointed the Rt Hon Robert Halfon as its new Executive Director for Policy, Membership and External Affairs. Halfon, who served as MP for Harlow from 2010 to 2024, replaces Ben Fletcher, who has left to take up a chief executive role at another trade body. The appointment marks a significant move for …

Bridges are more than just pathways; they are symbols of human innovation, determination, and architectural brilliance. From spanning vast rivers and valleys to connecting distant lands, the highest and longest bridges in the world stand as testaments to engineering excellence. These structures not only solve logistical challenges but also showcase the artistic and scientific progress of modern civilization. The Highest …

Glasgow-based recruitment technology platform Willo has raised £3 million ($4 million) in fresh funding to combat the growing wave of AI-generated job applications, with a first-of-its-kind “blue tick” feature that automatically verifies candidate credentials. The funding round, led by Peter Bauer, the founder of cybersecurity giant Mimecast, marks the largest in Willo’s history and takes total investment in the fast-scaling …

The online gaming industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven largely by evolving regulatory frameworks. Both Australia and the United Kingdom are leading examples of how governments are adapting to the growing digital gaming sector. While their approaches share a common goal—ensuring consumer protection and market integrity—they differ markedly in execution. These regulatory shifts are not only reshaping operational standards but …

Have you ever experienced a blackout during a storm or watched your electricity bill spike during a heatwave? These disruptions aren’t just inconvenient—they’re signs of a fragile energy system struggling to keep up with modern demand. With global energy prices rising and weather events becoming more extreme, homeowners everywhere are searching for ways to take control of their power supply. …

Nirav Pandya is an experienced executive and management consultant who has built a career around helping organisations grow, improve, and achieve lasting value. He is the Founder and Principal of Fulcrum Consulting, where he partners with companies in manufacturing, defence, and technology to deliver measurable improvements in performance. His track record speaks clearly. He has advised firms that tripled sales …

Joshua D. Mellberg’s career started right after he graduated from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. With a degree in hand, he wasted no time. He became licensed in Life and Health, stepping quickly into the world of financial services. “I knew early on that I wanted to help people make sense of their money,” Mellberg recalled. “It wasn’t …

The financial sector has never been more dependent on technology. Cloud platforms, outsourced IT, and digital trading systems power day-to-day operations — but they also introduce serious risks. Cyberattacks, system failures, and supplier disruptions can trigger regulatory breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. To strengthen the resilience of Europe’s financial system, the EU introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), …

Mark Cuban has advised young people looking to break into the artificial intelligence sector to focus less on working for big tech companies and more on developing skills to help smaller businesses integrate AI. Mark Cuban has advised young people looking to break into the artificial intelligence sector to focus less on working for big tech companies and more on …