DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the fifth cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, which is open to startups offering solutions related to the Expo 2020 Dubai subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. A launch ceremony, held today at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber officials, previous competition winners …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recorded a 7% increase in its total net profit, making a total of AED 545.5 million in 2019,in comparison to the AED510.4 million recorded in 2018. The balance sheet reflects the Bank’s strong performance and sound financial position, with total assets reaching AED 46.4 billion at the end of 2019, 3.7% increase in comparison to …

KARACHI: The first leg of the annual Jazz Golf Tournament teed-off in Karachi at the DHA Golf Club. The one-day event saw participation of distinguished Jazz Business customers and the company’s top management. The event kicked off early morning and concluded mid-afternoon followed by a prize-giving ceremony. To show its customers and employees that it truly values them, Jazz organizes the …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will serve passengers with special desserts to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday, 25 January 2020. International Flights: Special desserts will be served during lunch and dinner on all flights departing from Bangkok to Singapore (except TG403), Hong Kong (except TG600), Xiamen, Kunming, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Taipei (except TG632 and …

News Desk LAHORE: METRO Pakistan Ltd in collaboration with Star Farm inaugurated the Star Farm Academy at its Canal Store Lahore, with the vision of “Enhancing Skills for Better Tomorrow”. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the senior management of both, METRO Pakistan and the Star Farm Pakistan. Star Farm Academy aims to enhance skills of youth who are seeking support in …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim KARACHI: ‘Kuiya – the art of Potato’ were serving Potatoes is all sorts of styles. They specialized in presenting Potato in its conventional ways also in un-conventional desi styles like Kuiya. CEO of Kuiya Mr. Mujtaba Haider Afaq said; we make amazing foods items in Karachi. According to Mr. Mujtaba Haider Afaq, Kuiya mostly prefers to …

News Desk KARACHI: The CA Women Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized the launching ceremony of CA Women on Board Directory at Pakistan Stock Exchange on January 24, 2020. The Directory is a compilation of details of over 350 CA Women who are eligible for appointment as independent directors on the Boards of public interest entities.  …

KARACHI: Center for Information & Communication Technology, IBA Karachi has signed an MoU to participate in the first-ever ‘Digital Pakistan Conference’ as Academic Strategic Partner. The MoU was signed between IBA Karachi and AMFCO. Digital Pakistan conference will aspire to bring the largest gathering of globally successful entrepreneurs, technology experts, and leaders together so that Pakistan can be showcased as …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s most-loved and premium tea brand Tapal Danedar launched its brand new Elaichi flavored tea.. Hot cups of Elaichi tea were served at Karachi’s local restaurant along with a high-tea buffet and a live performance by Zoe Viccaji. As Pakistan’s largest tea company, Tapal Tea is committed to applying its deep understanding of Pakistani consumers towards bringing new offerings …

DAVOS: Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei believes his company has withstood the challenges posed by a US entity list ban last year, emerging as a stronger organization and one committed to international cooperation. The CEO’s comments were made around a panel session held at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, which began on January 21 under …