“Looking at the increasing number of covid-19 cases in Karachi, Arts Council has decided to provide the vaccination facility to the journalist and media members,” said Mohammad Ahmed Shah, president of the Arts Council Karachi. “Coronavirus continues to climb fast in Pakistan. Journalists are the frontline workers so their vaccination is highly needed. The Arts Council is providing this facility …

News Desk KARACHI: 10Pearls is expanding its nearshore presence through the strategic acquisition of Proximity, a nearshore software development outsourcing company based in Costa Rica. Proximity will further expand 10Pearls’ digital product innovation and technology acceleration services in a time when the need for companies to adapt and transform digitally has never been more critical. “The wave of digital transformation …

Dubai Chamber’s representative offices in Latin America recently organised a webinar to promote Expo 2020 Dubai as a platform to doing business in Dubai and educate businesspeople from the region about the competitive advantages that the emirate offers. The webinar, titled Webinar: Expo 2020: Your Platform for Doing Business in Dubai, attracted over 600 participants from 20 countries, representing a …

Irish industry stakeholders from the world of aviation and aerospace have quickly signed up to participate at this year’s Dubai Airshow – the only fully physical international show confirmed for the sector this year. With only 100 days to go, the Airshow comes at an important time for the global aviation and aerospace industry as the world begins to recover …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips. Effective 9 August 2021, customers travelling in First and Business class on any Africa route can check in up to 64kgs of free baggage (two pieces of 32kgs each), regardless of where in the Emirates global …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) granted the naming rights of two metro stations, namely Al Rashdiya and Al Jaffliya, to Landmark Group. The agreement signed to this effect entitles this local group’s two leading retail brands in the region: Max Fashion and Centrepoint, to benefit from significant advertising assets and achieve huge brands exposure at some of Dubai’s key …

By Zeelaf Haris KARACHI: Rukhsana Yameen, house-wife, entrepreneur, mother of two beautiful daughters. She set her brand name “Rukhsaar’s Kitchen” focusing on her cooking expertise. According to her she always enlightens this famous quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to …

News Desk AMMAN: Global aviation IT company, SITA, and the Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help improve the career opportunities for students and young professionals in Jordan, with apprenticeships, internships, and graduate programs forming part of the three-year agreement. With nearly 70% of the population below 30 years of age, the MoU will …

While taking photos or videos on our phones has become such a big part of our lives, not everything we share needs to become a permanent digital record. On many phones, simply taking a photo means it will take up space in your camera roll forever. WhatsApp is rolling out new View Once photos and videos that disappear from the …

The Consul General of the Republic of Turkey Tolga Ucak met with Dawlance CEO Umar Ahsan Khan today. The two discussed matters of mutual interest including new investments being made by Dawlance, the effective COVID-19 response by the company and sustainable initiatives under ‘Dawlance for Humanity’. They also had a friendly, in-depth exchange of views on how the company can promote …