DUBAI/KARACHI: The WMO Pakistan Chapter and the All Pakistan Memon Federation have recently entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Takaful Bazaar. This collaboration aims to introduce a comprehensive Health Card, providing a convenient and all-encompassing solution for the medical requirements of the Memon community in Pakistan. This unified effort is poised to have a transformative impact on the lives of …

KARACHI: Dawood Global Foundation’s LADIESFUND, in partnership with Bank Alfalah and with the invaluable support of State Bank of Pakistan, orchestrated an empowering 40 hour intensive training, the #LFALFALAH Boot Camp, dedicated to nurturing and uplifting women-led startups. The event, culminating in a graduation ceremony held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, marks a significant milestone in fostering the growth of …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an event in collaboration with the Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) to clean the shores at the Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary, a major natural reserve in Dubai. The event saw the participation of 225 DEWA employees and their families, as well as employees from some of DEWA’s subsidiaries, and students …

The Dubai International Content Market (DICM 2023) opened its doors to a new venue at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre recently with a remarkable start that witnessed more than 700 participants attend from around the world on its first day. The enthusiasm amongst media industry professionals was evident as they engaged amongst each other from different backgrounds and countries …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to host the CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence 2023 in Abu Dhabi. This event, renowned for gathering the most influential figures in the aviation industry, takes place on 28-29 November 2023 at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel.. This summit …

DUBAI: Emirates has become the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). On 22nd November’s flight, proudly commanded by Captain Khalid Binsultan and Captain Philippe Lombet, took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one of four engines powered on 100% SAF, helping demonstrate its potential as a drop-in replacement that matches jet …

As anticipation builds for Dubai’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration, Emaar Properties reveals the extraordinary technological expertise and human creativity that went into the making of the legendary Emaar New Year’s Eve 2024 show in Downtown Dubai. The visual composition on the Burj Khalifa’s façade was meticulously designed by a daring crew of visionaries and technicians throughout 671 working days. An …

Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB), the world’s biggest international hub, has announced ROVAR as the winner of its guest experience innovator challenge hosted at VISTA at Dubai Airshow 2023.  ROVAR, a UK-based start-up, won the challenge for its future-focused smart guide, using augmented and virtual reality to enhance the guest experience. The guide offers helpful information throughout the traveller’s journey and allows exploration of …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Huawei announced it has already brought connectivity to 90 million people in remote regions in nearly 80 countries following its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made as part of Huawei’s first progress report since it joined the Coalition last year. Dr. Liang Hua, Chairman of the Board …

On 24 November, 2023, Uber reiterated its commitment to the region and a greener future, by announcing a pledge to make 25% of kilometers traveled on its platform in Dubai emission-free by 2026. This ambitious goal highlights the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable mobility in the UAE and across the region and aligns with its overall global vision to become …