ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan hosted an event at its 345 campus to share findings from a new connectivity report by Frontier Economics which highlights that the sectors driven by telecommunications in Pakistan contributed three quarters to economic growth. Titled “The Mobile Effect: How Connectivity Enables Growth”, the study commissioned by Telenor Group quantifies impact of the telecommunications sector on the economies …

FUJAIRAH: The technology group Wärtsilä is strengthening its underwater-related servicing capabilities with the opening of a new diving centre facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. This expansion has been undertaken by Trident, a member of the Wärtsilä Group. By expanding into a major global shipping region, Wärtsilä’s ability to serve its global customers with underwater repairs, refurbishments and maintenance will …

KARACHI: Multi-award winning and one of Pakistan’s leading fashion design houses, Sania Maskatiya has launched her spring collection titled “MANELI”. “MANELI”, features Sania Maskatiya’s signature handcrafted pieces perfect for the blooming spring season. This spring collection comprises of 17 distinct blossoming embellishments and digital printed vignettes. Some of the articles come with blowy, breezy ruffled duppatas. Sania’s bohemian and floral patterned …

DUBAI: Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has won industry recognition for its retail banking leadership at the Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards. At a ceremony held recently in Singapore, the bank was adjudged the Asian Trailblazer of the Year – Institutional as well as Best Retail Bank – UAE. Emirates NBD was also highly commended in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai, today officially opened the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) 2019 – the largest cybersecurity event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, running April 1-3 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Supported by Dubai Electronic Security Center, Dubai Police and …

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced the opening of a representative office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Latin America. The Argentina office, Dubai Chamber’s third Latin America office, will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities in the market that offer potential for Dubai …

DUBAI: More than 60,000 race horse owners, trainers and racing fans embraced Expo 2020’s exciting national engagement programme with a series of colourful and entertaining activities at this weekend’s Dubai World Cup. Drawing on the Emirati word for ‘welcome’, the #Hayyakum2020 initiative seeks to galvanize the entire nation and accelerate excitement and national pride as the UAE prepares to host …

DUBAI: Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until 26 October 2019. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season. The strategic partnership between both airlines ensures capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand. Flight EK 129 will depart Dubai at 8:30 am and arrive in Zagreb at 12:35 …

News Desk DUBAI: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a contract extending the operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro with the British Serco Group until September 2021. The new contract covers the operation & maintenance of the Dubai Metro Red Line Extension Project (Route 2020). This extension spans 15 km and connects 7 stations (5 elevated and 2 …

ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading food and beverages companies, held its 14th Annual General Meeting on Thursday March 28th in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Among other published agenda items, Agthia shareholders approved a cash dividend of 15% for an amount of AED 90 million. Agthia Group had previously …