DUBAI: Pupils from Repton School Dubai return to the World Finals for the Landrover 4 x 4 Schools Technology Challenge with a five-member team. Repton School Dubai will be the only school in the UAE representing the country at the World Finals, which will take place in The University of Warwick in Coventry, UK during this week. The ambition of …

DUBAI: Newbury Racecourse is nearing completion of its multi-million pound development but one thing never changes – the anticipation that greets the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend and the start of the Flat season at the Berkshire track at the end of the second week in April. Full of Surprises is a familiar phrase in Dubai Duty Free’s vocabulary …

DUBAI: In a clear demonstration of the United Kingdom’s attractiveness as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment, DAMAC International has secured a development financing package of £175m for London’s landmark project, DAMAC Tower at Nine Elms. The partnership marks a major vote of confidence in the United Kingdom, at a time of heightened political and economic uncertainty. The securing …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will join in conserving Thai traditions and culture during Songkran Festival 2019. To celebrate the festival, THAI female flight attendants will dress in national Thai costume from the reign of King Rama V of Thailand and THAI ground staff will welcome passengers with Rod Nam Dam Hua and Song Nam Phra activities …

KARACHI: “Consistent policies, localization, government support and lower taxes will move Pakistan Auto Industry forward and contribute to the country’s growth“ Speakers from auto industry shared these views while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2019 at Expo Center Karachi. The show is being held from April 12 to April 14 at the Expo Center, Karachi by …

KARACHI: Continuing its tradition, K-Electric will provide maximum relief to its consumers at Sehr and Iftar times during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. The power utility has taken various measures during the last year to further enhance the reliability and availability of power supply including addition of 50MW through a solar-based IPP while principal approval for an additional 150MW …

News Desk KARACHI: With its commitment to investing USD118 million in the tourism industry of Pakistan, International Hospitality Investment Group (IHIG) has started its operation in Karachi. “Our first vacation system is called Happily” said Mr. Noorul Asif, CEO of IHIG. “We hope to bring happiness into the lives of the people of Pakistan”, he added during the launch among …

DUBAI: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) hosted this year’s Global Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Open Day, bringing together partners from governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGO and United Nations (UN) agencies to discuss the latest technology solutions to meet the growing demands on humanitarian emergencies. The event took place at the Address Boulevard Hotel in the presence …

KARACHI: The iconic artisanal bakery in Karachi, Sacha’s Cakes, hosted an event last evening to mark the relaunch of their brand at The Deli restaurant, Clifton. The event was attended by a large number of well-known personalities from the food industry as well as members from leading publications along with bloggers. The evening was a time of celebration for the …

KARACHI: The Management Association of Pakistan has conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award on Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, CEO Indus Health Network, for his lifelong services to humanity.  Dr. Abdul Bari Khan has been providing quality health care services to less-privileged people and has done exemplary philanthropic and social work for the nation. The Award was presented at the 34th …