DUBAI: Agricultural technology to create sustainable food systems with the capacity to feed the word’s growing population was the topic under discussion at a virtual United Nations (UN) event held today and led by Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister of Food and Water Security. Titled: ‘The Future of Agriculture: Technology and Innovation to Grow Food in the Desert and Your Home,’ …

Pakistan Association of Food Industries (PAFI), is a newly established body comprising most of the leading national and multi-national food-enterprises operating in Pakistan; formed to officially represent the food-industry of Pakistan. On the occasion of this World Food Day, all members of PAFI have pledged their individual and collective efforts to the vision of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United …

Business Performance FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its results to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on October 16th, 2020. Despite challenging times due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Company recorded an8th consecutive quarter of robust topline growth and registered a 12% growth versus last year. The overall cost environment remained challenging, with record inflationary levels leading to a high …

In line with its mission to empower masses through digital inclusion, Pakistan’s top telecom and digital services provider, Zong 4G, has introduced a special customized connectivity offer for Zong 4G customers in Malakand Division. Through the offer, Zong 4G customers in the Malakand Division will be able to enjoy 150 all-network minutes, 1,000 MB data, and 1,000 SMSs for a …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etisalat will offer the new iPhone 12 lineup, including iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 mini, introducing a powerful 5G experience. With a beautiful all-new design, iPhone 12 models feature unparalleled new camera systems, edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a more immersive viewing experience, the biggest jump in …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has picked up seven of Stevie International Business Awards 2020; top awards in recognising achievements and services of the business sector across the world. Awards won by RTA comprise of 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze in the fields of rail, licensing and media response to Covid-19. The winning of such prestigious awards …

News Desk ABU DHABI: A Sudanese graphic designer from Ajman won AED250,000 in Etisalat’s Wasel Gifts ‘Mega Prize’ promotion after a draw conducted at Etisalat’s Abu Dhabi headquarters. Dr Ahmed bin Ali, Group Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Etisalat, today handed over the cheque to Karim Imad Eldin Abdallah Mohamed, 26, who was ecstatic and overwhelmed at winning the mega …

DUBAI: This World Food Day, Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest airline catering providers, announced that it has committed to reducing food waste by 35% across its central operations in Dubai. To reach its ambitious goal, EKFC has engaged Winnow to gradually roll out an advanced food waste management system in its state-of-the-art catering facilities. Leveraging artificial …

By Rafiq Vayani Dubai based group Alif Investments, which is the leader in Shariah Investments and the Financial Services Industry, has decided to bring another established food chain to Pakistan. The Dubai based Pakistani street food chain EmlyChilli has now opened its doors in Pakistan. The restaurant has chosen Karachi as the first of its many locations, which is the …

The Women Committee at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) organised a virtual workshop to mark the ‘Pink October’; the month for raising global awareness of breast cancer. The workshop reflected RTA’s care to educate female employees on the signs and preventive measures of breast cancer through a host of medical awareness events and accompanying promotions.  “The workshop forms part …