DUBAI: Nasdaq Dubai yesterday launched futures trading on the shares of 12 leading Saudi Arabian companies, in a significant step forward for the region’s capital markets. The move enables investors to gain from changes in the Saudi-listed companies’ share price by trading the futures on Nasdaq Dubai. The futures are designed to increase the appeal of regional markets to international …

DUBAI: World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed that its Gala Ceremony 2019 will be hosted at Armani Hotel Dubai on 21st October 2019. The announcement follows Armani Hotel Dubai being voted “World’s Leading Hotel 2018” at World Travel Awards, and Armani/Spa named “World’s Best Spa 2018” at World …

KARACHI: With the “BASF Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings”, BASF’s Coatings division provides a global analysis of the color distribution in the 2018 automotive market. The achromatic colors – white, black, gray and silver– still dominate the roads. They cover almost 80% of cars produced worldwide. White is the most popular color among them. More than every fourth car …

KARACHI: International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), Chinese Academy of Science, China. The prime objectives of this MoU is to promote co-operation in various fields of chemical, biological, and biomedical sciences between both the countries, an official of the ICCBS …

KARACHI: Jazz, the country’s leading digital communications company, has launched Jazz World App for its customers available on both iOS and Android platforms. From paying phone bills, recharging prepaid account, accessing usage history or simply subscribing to the best offers, this app helps Jazz users do everything on the move. Jazz World uses the latest technology with real-time integration to …

News Desk DUBAI: Fourteen airlines have already confirmed their participation at CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa – co-located with Arabian Travel Market 2019 and taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May. Senior network planning teams from Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, Air Asia, EgyptAir, flyadeal, Ethiopian Airlines, Global Airways, Atlas Global, …

KARACHI:  The Global Compact Network Pakistan (GCNP) has conferred the second prize of Business Sustainability Award 2018 to Indus Motor Company (IMC) in the category of Multinational Companies. This prestigious award is granted in recognition of integrating the ten principles of United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and for embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Winning this prestigious award fourth time …

ISLAMABAD: Stephen Brobst, CTO of Teradata, conducted an enlightening session on the future of Machine Learning (ML) &Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Telenor Pakistan headquarters ‘345’ in Islamabad. The session was attended by Telenor Pakistan employees and executives from across industries including Irfan Wahab Khan, CEO Telenor Pakistan and President OICCI, Haroon Bhatti, Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Telenor Pakistan, Badar …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today commenced the operation of an exclusive Dubai Ferry route for Emaar’s visitors and residents linking The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination in Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina Mall. Inaugurated in the presence of senior officials of RTA and Emaar, the new Dubai Ferry service will …

DUBAI/MANILA: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to be recognized for achieving the highest safety standards. The company has renewed its IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the Philippines, and obtained ISAGO Station Accreditations at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Cebu Mactan International Airport (CEB) …