ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal summer flights from Abu Dhabi to the beautiful and historic Egyptian city of Alexandria, one of oldest continuously-inhabited locations in the world and home to the Great Library of Alexandria and one of the ancient world wonders, the Pharos Lighthouse.  This famous coastal city is also a convenient gateway for many …

KARACHI: Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) has announced new analysis showing Visa Advanced Authorization (VAA) using artificial intelligence (AI) helped financial institutions prevent an estimated $25 billion in annual fraud—making the global payment ecosystem safer for retailers and consumers. VAA is a comprehensive risk management tool that monitors and evaluates transaction authorizations on the Visa global payment network, VisaNet, in real …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), today announced the launch of direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna, capital of Austria, starting September 15, 2019. The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna, popularly known as the ‘City of Music’, will initially operate four times a week, on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and will increase to …

DUBAI: Forging partnerships and engaging men in conversations around gender equality, the Institute of Sustainable Development (ISD) at Middlesex University Dubai joined hands with SAP Next-Gen and Dubai Blockchain Centre to launch the global UN Women HeforShe Dialogue Series in the region.  The inaugural event was held on 25 May 2019 at ‘Office of the Future’, the world’s first 3D …

ISLAMABAD: PTCL launches its Flagship Summer Internship Program 2019 known as ‘Experia’, where only those candidates are selected who went through On-Campus Assessment Center conducted by PTCL. Every applicant who undergoes the assessment center also receives a Customized Individual Assessment Center Report, which helps the young talent to know their strong and weak areas as a professional. It also acts …

LAHORE: Amidst much fanfare, the luxury pret brand Dhaani opened its doors to the public. Situated in the prime location of Y Block DHA Lahore, the launch event showcased their latest collection of semi-formal women’s wear. The grand opening was attended by fashion industry stalwarts, celebrities, journalists, socialites, bloggers and noted individuals from all walks of life.   The force behind …

News Desk KARACHI: Dawlance – Pakistan’s leading household appliances company signed an agreement with MasterClass – the first-of-its-kind culinary arts and hospitality institute in Pakistan. A unique school that deigns to offer hands-on training in its designated field, MasterClass is now offering its own diploma and certification courses in culinary and patisserie arts. The program promises extensive training under the …

News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and the Best Bank in Pakistan, has recently announced its partnership with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) Pakistan, to accelerate its digital transformation. The new solution shall enable real-time analysis of data and help the Bank uncover customer behavioral insights. With a network of over 676 branches in more than 180 cities …

DUBAI: The Expo 2020 Bureau signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) after the latter was tapped to provide technical vehicle support services for activities related to the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. The MoU also covers opportunities for building and expanding relations between the two parties.  The Workshop has already started to provide fast vehicle services, …

DUBAI: Avivo Group, one of the fastest-growing healthcare service providers in the GCC, is looking for mergers, acquisitions and new partnerships to focus more on super specialised healthcare services, its Chief Executive Officer Dr Dilshaad Ali has revealed. At present, Avivo Group offers an array of healthcare services, both general and specialised ones, through more than 220 qualified doctors and …