ISLAMABAD: Recently, Facebook announced the winners of the Ethics in AI Research Initiative for the Asia Pacific, an initiative to help support thoughtful and groundbreaking academic research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) ethics.  Among the winners from nine different countries is Junaid Qadir, Professor at the Information Technology University (ITU) of the Punjab, along with co-investigator Amana Raquib, …

News Desk DUBAI: DHL Express recently added two new Boeing 767-300Fs to its MENA air fleet, marking a further step in the Company’s efforts to enhance its regional aviation network and improve its air capability to better support the region’s logistical demands.  The technologically-advanced, energy-efficient planes, which are based out of the Company’s regional Aviation Headquarters in the Kingdom of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates welcomes the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July, while putting in place careful measures to ensure the health and safety of travellers and communities. These protocols for travel into and out of Dubai airports were announced under the directives …

DUBAI: Dubai Police, Dubai Economy (DED), and the world’s leader in digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V), today released findings of a survey on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on payment behavior of consumers in the UAE. The survey also looks at consumers’ general views, preferences and concerns related to digital payments and offers key insights for merchants. The survey release corresponds with …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s Number 1 digital communication company,  has partnered with NUST Military College of Signal (MCS) to provide training students on its new IoT platform OneNET. With an annual free access to IoT platform OneNET, Zong 4G’s training focused on this platform’s Features, benefits, IoT communication modules and E-SIMs technology within academia. Pakistan’s leading telecommunication network, Zong …

News Desk ERBIL, Iraq: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Iraq, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at Erbil International …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is partnering with Austrian-based healthcare technology company Medicus AI to launch a COVID-19 risk-assessment tool that will empower guests to make informed decisions about travelling. Powered by Medicus AI’s technology, the risk-assessment tool will guide Etihad’s guests in evaluating the probability of having contracted the COVID-19 …

News Desk DUBAI: The Covid-19 pandemic is leading more businesses in the UAE to adopt sustainable building solutions as they reopen and return to 100% capacity, according to business leaders who spoke on the topic at a recent Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry webinar. The webinar, Ensuring Sustainable Health and Safety of Building Occupants during COVID-19, was organised by …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone has announced the newest state-of-the-art commercial complex, within the free zone, the Ajman Boulevard,to offermodern office spacesto local and foreign investorswho are seeking cost-effective business facilities in the emirate. Managed by Ajman FreeZone, the 9,617-square-meter project is in line with Ajman Vision 2021 and the Ajman Government’s efforts toestablish a business-friendly environment in …

News Desk LAHORE: The Core Committee of All Pakistan Livestock & Dairy Association (APLDA) termed the federal budget 2020-21 and the Provincial Budgets of Punjab, and Sindh as tax free and balanced in prevailing circumstances in light of Covid-19 impact. The Federal Government and respective Provincial Governments are graciously commended for allocating maximum funds for agriculture, livestock and Dairy sectors …