DUBAI: As the pandemic unfolded, the need for more advanced air solutions was quickly recognized by businesses the world over, with organizations accelerating their efforts to install new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies at unprecedented speed and scale. With physical spaces now either fully open, or experiencing phased re-openings, from major transport hubs, hotels and entertainment venues, to …

KARACHI: The second talk of the annual Karachi theatre festival “Theatre in Pakistan: Past, Present & Future” was held at Arts Council Karachi. “Theatre is about the emotions, those who are great performers they know how to impress the audience with their performances. I hope those who are learning theatre today will be a great performer in the future.” Said …

DUBAI: Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has announced the launch of a brand-new programme – the BSc (Hons) in Data Sciences for the September 2021 intake.The four-year undergraduate programme is being introduced primarily in an effort to address the lack of skilled data science talent in the region and globally. Commenting on the launch, Dr Hadj …

DUBAI: His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), honoured Mr Noor Khan, a bus driver at the Public Transport Agency, RTA, for his honesty and loyalty. The driver found a bag left on the bus after his tour of duty, and it was revealed that …

News Desk KARACHI: More than 300,000 young teachers will be hired in Pakistan’s academic sector over the next five years, Coded Minds Pakistan has announced. “We are on a mission to empower Pakistani children with the right skills and knowledge and for that we need highly trained teachers and academic managers to undertake this crucial task,” said Omar Farooqui, founder …

DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC), operating under the umbrella of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), has awarded Union Coop the ‘Dubai Endowment Sign’ in recognition of its contribution through CSR initiatives for the year 2020, in addition to sustainable community initiatives within the scope of social responsibility programs implemented by Union Coop. The …

News Desk DUBAI: Homzmart, the region’s leading online furniture marketplace connecting furniture manufacturers and customers, witnessed a rise in demands and subscribers on its platform resulting in 20 times its growth amid the pandemic. The marketplace now showcases over +17,000 products from over +500sellers and manufacturers. As consumers turn to digital and reduced-contact ways of accessing products and services, there …

News Desk DUBAI: ENOC Link, the digital mobile fuel delivery service for businesses in the UAE, today announced the launch of bio-diesel fuel for commercial fleets; offering them easy and convenient access to Biodiesel B5, B20 and B100. The recent expansion in ENOC Link’s operations makes it the only the only digital mobile fuelling operator in the UAE to offer …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Chambers of commerce around the world tackled new challenges created by Covid-19 by pivoting their services and offerings in line with the changing needs of their members, chamber leaders said at a recent virtual event kicking off the Chamber Connect Series, a new series launched by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The inaugural event, titled …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has marked 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards. Over the past two decades – the loyalty programme has continued to grow its membership base by offering value and rich, personalised experiences to its members around the world. The programme has continually invested to diversify its …