News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered, in partnership with INNOVentures Global (Pvt.) Limited, is excited to announce the top seven winners of the #SCWomenInTech Programme 2020. This is a global programme aimed at supporting gender representation within technology-based entrepreneurship. Today’s event saw the announcement of the seven women led businesses shortlisted from over 280 applicants,each winning up to, PKR 1,500,000, in …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it has appointed Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hamer as a Country Manager for its Kuwait station after relocating from the Asia Pacific region upon completing 15 months as Country Manager in Colombo and Male. Mr. Al Hamer will represent Gulf Air in Kuwait after gaining extensive knowledge …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made significant progress in the manufacturing of metro spare parts using 3D printing technology during the exceptional circumstances forced by the outbreak of the global pandemic Covid-19.  “RTA is always keen on applying the latest technology in various processes including 3D printing. The drive is compatible with Dubai’s 3D printing strategy,” said …

SHARJAH: With World Wellness Weekend due to be celebrated on the 19th and 20th of September, Sharjah Ladies Club announced that they will be participating in the event for the second time with a range of both physical and virtual activities. Sharjah Ladies Club aims to bring women towards one goal by empowering and inspiring them to lead a healthier …

News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan along with its implementation partner Sightsavers ,announced the successful completion of the Seeing is Believing Programme in Pakistan. The Seeing is Believing 15 year journey in Pakistan is truly inspirational, impacting over 12 million beneficiaries. Through the various projects, the Seeing is Believing programme has helped eradicate upto 36per cent of avoidable blindness in …

KARACHI: After the Carona pandemic, The Arts council Karachi is all set to revive its cultural activities for the public with the Awami Theatre Festival 2020. The first show of the festival “Khala Khyalon me” by Pervaiz Siddiqui will be held on September 18th at 20:00 hours. President Arts Council of Pakistan, Mohammad Ahmed Shah will address the opening ceremony …

News Desk KARACHI: Uber and Unilever are partnering for greater rider and driver safety by distributing over 20,000 hygiene products to partner drivers in Pakistan as the country continues to move out of lockdown.  The hygiene kits, which include Lifebuoy hand hygiene gel and other Unilever leading products, will enable drivers and riders to clean their hands and wipe down car …

MANAMA: Mr. Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month. Commenting on this development, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani said: “We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Krešimir Kučko for his dedication, contributions and services during his tenure with …

KARACHI: Tufail Chemical Industries Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of industrial chemicals in Pakistan, partnered with SAP to implement SAP’s S/4 HANA as a part of the company’s wider business transformation strategy. Tufail Chemical Industries Ltd. and SAP implementation partner, Abacus, remotely implemented all the core modules of S/4 HANA within the allocated time, despite the hurdles faced by the …

News Desk DUBAI: Massive investment in mega tourism projects to the tune of US$810 billion (Dh2.97 trillion) is expected to transform Saudi Arabia as one of the largest leisure tourism industries in the world between now and 2030, according to research conducted by the Middle East and North Africa Leisure Attractions Council (MENALAC), the leisure and entertainment industry council representing the Middle …