To equip students with the fastest data connectivity for distant and e-learning programs, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services leader, Zong 4G, has introduced a comprehensive data package called ‘Taleem Bundle’ for the students of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). The signing ceremony took place at AIOU and was signed by Zong 4G’s Director Govt. and Corporate Sales & Services Mr. …

Following the introduction of the one-year virtual working programme by the Government of Dubai, Rove Hotels is ready to make people’s big move to the emirate a completely fuss-free experience, with the launch of the new Live + Work package. For digital nomads and remote workers arriving in Dubai, this co-living package makes sure all the essentials are covered – …

DUBAI/HANOVER: (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire) Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® as the world’s fastest mobile network provider, has deployed the first end-to-end multi-vendor DWDM Transport network orchestration in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region with software from Blue Planet, a division of Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), forging a path to create one of the world’s …

Lt. Col (Retd) Akbar Shareef, Chairman and CEO of Rakaposhi Tours Private Limited Pakistan, received the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Life Membership award, during the 69th Annual General Meeting held online. Currently serving as the chairman of PATA, Pakistan chapter, the highly esteemed PATA Life Membership award was bestowed upon him in recognition of his significant leadership in the …

News Desk LAHORE: To address the challenges faced by the Dairy Sector in Pakistan, Bank of Punjab and FrieslandCampinaEngro Pakistan Limited have entered into a collaboration to deliver easily accessible financing to dairy farmers, through Bank of Punjab branches all over the country. Under the project, farmers will be able to avail finance facility for their dairy business on the …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on behalf of the private sector, has announced its donation of AED 750,000 to the Al Jalila Foundation that will fund medical research in the UAE. The donation – allocated to medical research related to Covid-19, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and mental health – falls in line with Dubai Chamber’s …

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture announced a detailed recovery plan in its efforts to reinvigorate the national economy through the tourism sector that had been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri said that the recovery plan will be carried out by its agency, Tourism Malaysia, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to provide expanded, multi-risk travel cover on top of its current COVID-19 cover. Provided by Emirates at no additional cost to its customers, and provided by AIG Travel, this cover is the first of its kind in …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces the appointment of Mrs. Shams Al Doseri as Country Manager for its Muscat station after relocating from Ethiopia back into the Middle East. Mrs. Al Doseri will represent Gulf Air in the Sultanate of Oman after gaining a wide experience in sales and outstation roles; a country that …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has announced the return of the 17th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS www.mihas.com.my), which will take place from to 9 to 12 September 2021, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Organised by MATRADE under the patronage of Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, MIHAS …