ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the signing of an agreement, awarding an onshore block – known as Onshore Block 3 – to US based international oil and gas exploration and production company Occidental Petroleum. The award has been endorsed by Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC). Onshore Block 3 covers an area of 5,782 …

LAHORE: Shell Pakistan re-launched three retail fuel sites, located in the Liberty, Garden Town and Iqbal Town areas of Lahore. These company-owned retail fuel sites will ensure that the consumers refueling their vehicles will be provided top of the line services. In a pursuit to enhance the customer-experiences, Shell Pakistan is dedicated to transforming their outlook. These new sites promise …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Sprite, the world’s leading lemon-lime flavored soft drink, is bringing its crisp, thirst-quenching taste to the 4th edition of the Pakistan Super League, by partnering with four franchises in the tournament, namely Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Islamabad United & Peshawar Zalmi. PSL 2019 is scheduled to be played from 14th February till 17th March 2019, with …

News Desk DUBAI: LAVA International, a global manufacturer of mobile telephony, has launched LAVA R5 – a revolutionary and advanced mobile handset that offers greater customer convenience in extended battery life, better user interface, faster processor, faster video streaming and extended memory – in line with the needs for the upwardly mobile, high-flying and jet-setting customers who are always on …

DUBAI/GUANGZHOU: Emirates and China Southern Airlines (IATA code: CZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for passengers travelling between China and the Middle East and Africa. The partnership with the Guangzhou-based carrier also allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy seamless connectivity on domestic flights within China, …

ABU DHABI: Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi’s premier family shopping and leisure destination has lined-up one of the most exciting shopping and winning experiences. During its “Fall in Love with Abu Dhabi” promotion, the mall celebrates the season of love with its shoppers by giving them chances to win from three exceptional holidays. Three lucky shoppers who spend AED …

DUBAI: Two teams of Expo site workers were joined by international cricket stars Misbah-ul-Haq and Virender Sehwag for Expo 2020 Dubai Cricket  Tournament Final 2018/19. For the past three months, 32 teams of Expo site workers have been competing in cricket matches for the chance to take home the winners trophy. Al-Futtaim Carillion defeated Laing O’Rourke by five wickets, off the last ball of the game, in …

DUBAI: There’s no better way to celebrate the month of February than with your family and friends. Visit BurJuman as it celebrates love and new beginnings at the Mall’s Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year festivities. From the 7th to the 14th of February, 4 pm to 10 pm daily at the main atrium, BurJuman recreates the romantic tradition of …

DUBAI: The Honourable advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development; Mr. Zulfi Bukhari has negotiated launched rent-free workspaces with Star Business Centre, owned by Samana Group of Companies in Dubai for new Pakistani entrepreneurs, business persons in Dubai, UAE. This is in line with the UAE and Pakistan’s economic reforms to support entrepreneurs …

KARACHI: On a consolidated basis, Lucky Cement Limited reported net profit after tax of PKR 5.80 billion after taking out PKR 0.34 billion attributable to non-controlling interests for the half year ended December 31, 2018, which translates into earnings per share (EPS) of PKR 17.92 / share as compared to PKR 24.47 / share reported during the same period last year. …