ISLAMABAD: In another disruptive measure to boost the country’s digital ecosystem, Telenor Pakistan has successfully launched the first ever Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) site in Pakistan. With IoT expected to take over the technological landscape in years to come, the development of NB-IoT site is a major development as the technology ensures low power consumption resulting in higher battery …

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) held its 108th Annual General Meeting (AGM) – FY 2018, at a local hotel in Karachi. The meeting was chaired by IkramSehgal, Chairman KE Board, with MoonisAlvi, CEO K-Electric also in attendance, along with Aamir Ghaziani, CFO; Rizwan Dalia, Company Secretary & CPO and other members of the Board and KE leadership. KE’s performance reflected sustained improvement driven by …

By Faizan Jaffer/Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The third edition of Pakistan’s leading entrepreneurial and innovation conference, 021Disrupt, was organized by The Nest I/O on November 2nd & 3rd at a hotel in Karachi, to connect local and international investors, innovators, and tech pioneers with the entrepreneurial community of Pakistan. The conference was not only an opportunity to exchange innovative ideas and …

DUBAI: A growing number of UAE companies are integrating sustainable innovation into their business models and reaping the benefits as they enhance their competitiveness, industry experts explained during the Dubai Dialogue 2019 which took place in the emirate earlier today. Dubai Dialogue 2019, the largest CSR-focused conference organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, brought together a variety of …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced it received the ‘Best IPX Service’ award at the recently-held Global Carrier Awards 2019 in London. Over the past 15 years, the Global Carrier Awards has become the biggest and most prestigious awards event in the carrier community. More than 400 senior-level executives celebrated the highs in the global wholesale industry at this year’s event, as …

WASHINGTON DC, USA: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, significantly expands its operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Having been awarded a three-year contract by Lufthansa Group, the company invested US$ 4 million in equipment and hired 125 aviation professionals to its team to provide dedicated support and best-in-class services to its newest airline customers and their …

DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai’s ambition to draw 25 million visits through its gates ison track after more than 1,000 Authorised Ticket Resellers (ATRs) signed up in key markets around the world. The global network, which includes online travel agents, tour operators, hotel groups and airlines, is crucial to Expo2020 achieving its goal to welcome 70 per cent of visitors from …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE. The MoU was recently …

News Desk DUBAI: Valera, award-winning Swiss hair specialists has partnered with The New Store (TNS) to launch its Professional Hair styling range of hairdryers and styling products/accessories in the UAE. The new innovative and stylish range is engineered to suit different types of hair and styling needs for both men and women. Valera’s easy-to-use range comes with several features such …

News Desk HYDERABAD: The fourth store launch of SUSEN, and the first in Hyderabad took place here today at main Autobhan Road,Hyderabad. Star-studded with prominent celebrities and models, as well as socialites, the opening was marked by a glamorous fashion presentation. The evening kick-started with a bustling red carpet where guests took pictures on arrival, at the media wall.The host …