GENEVA: ITU has established a new Focus Group to study environmental efficiency in the age of Artificial Intelligence, increasing automation, and smart manufacturing. The group’s work is also expected to support ITU’s ongoing studies of the environmental requirements of IMT-2020 (5G) systems. The Focus Group is open to all interested parties. It will lead a two-year consultation process to identify new …

AL KHARJ, KSA: GE Healthcare Partners together with its partner Advanced Health Solutions (AHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) in Saudi Arabia to drive localized research and to empower Saudi students with advanced healthcare advisory and consultancy development. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mobarak Ben Obaid Al Harbi, President of the Institute …

DUBAI: ENOC Group, a wholly-owned entity of the Government of Dubai, has announced ambitious expansion plans for its retail operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Group’s retail arm will increase its service station network by more than eight fold by 2030 to reach 124 stations to meet the growing fuel station demand in the GCC’s largest market that is …

DUBAI: Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) has announced the signing of a strategic new leasing agreement with the Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC). Under the terms of the agreement, dans will establish its first training facility within Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) (DWC). The agreement was signed by H.E. Mohammed A. Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and …

DUBAI: The total number of operational restaurants and cafes in the emirate of Dubai reached 427 during the first four months of 2019, according to a report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai. This includes 258 restaurants and 169 coffee shops, a growth of 25% compared to the same …

KARACHI: After the launch of its womenswear Eid Collection titled Alef earlier this month to much acclaim, multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya launches their Menswear Eid Collection for 2019. The Eid Collection features 12 menswear ensembles in cotton with subtle pleating details. Available in 4 sizes from extra small, medium, large and extra-large, the collection comes in diverse color tones such as blue, …

DUBAI: His Excellency Husin Bagis, the Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE accompanied by His Excellency Ridwan Hassan, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai, today rang the Nasdaq Dubai market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of two green Sukuk issued by the government of Indonesia, with a total value of two billion US dollars. Indonesia intends to use …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrates Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s Birthday by serving special desserts to passengers on board THAI flights on 3 June 2019. Domestic Flights: Royal Silk Class and Economy Class passengers will be served Purple Sweet Potato Agar with custard on outbound flights. On inbound flights, Thai Dessert “Leum Kleun” will be offered …

DUBAI: Over 60 male fitness fanatics from across the Gulf region gathered at Dubai’s latest wellness destination, Max & Aegle, took part in an exhilarating two-day team functional fitness challenge, MEMAC (Middle East Max & Aegle Championship). The initiative was the brainchild of Dubai Police Lieutenant and fitness influencer, Bader Al Noori who began a similar initiative last year, largely …

DUBAI: To celebrate the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Avivo Group distributed packed Iftar meals among the less fortunate community members across the UAE on May 19. Following the success of the initiative, the organisation plans to again give away Iftar meals to underprivileged on 31ST May and 1st June. “The latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the Group is …