DUBAI: The pandemic has changed the lives of many students who had to stream online classes and tests. However, this academic year is especially bittersweet for students who have missed their formal graduation ceremony, prom and celebrations that honour their academic accomplishments. Knowing it’s once in a lifetime moment for both students and parents, The Selfie Kingdom (Dubai’s first Selfie …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways yesterday operated its first ever flight from Abu Dhabi to San Jose, capital of Costa Rica. The goodwill flight transported Costa Rican citizens returning home, and humanitarian aid from the Government of the United Arab Emirates, to help Costa Rica in its fight against COVID-19. The Boeing 787-9 was also carrying Dominican nationals returning …

News Desk LAHORE: Getz Pharma, concerned at the increasing Covid-19 cases and committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare for the community at large, initiated the national ‘Care for Heroes’ campaign to protect the frontline health workers.  The Punjab disinfection drive was started from 30th April, 2020 to disinfect hospitals and doctors’ clinics in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan …

News Desk KARACHI: PINE Global (People’s Incubation New Enterprise) and Injaz Pakistan (JA Worldwide) signed an MoU on June 4th 2020. The post covid19 MOU highlights the women’s economic development program through financial and digital inclusion. The CEO and Founder of PINE Global Erum Masood said, “It is now the time for digital make over for women empowerment. We no …

News Desk KARACHI: Growing from strength to strength, JS Bank reported profit before tax of PKR 628.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as compared to profit before tax of PKR 54.7 million over the corresponding period last year, an incredible 1000% increase.   Profitability showed a marked increase primarily due to markup and commission income, FCY income and …

DUBAI: Renowned Pakistani cricketer and an international public figure, Shoaib Malik retired from Test cricket in 2015 but has continued to outshine his prior accomplishments in the world of international and league cricket. In the last 5 years, he has embarked upon several initiatives that have brought him on the forefront of sports and social responsibility. Today, he formally announced …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading telecommunication network, Zong 4G has partnered with one of the fastest-growing company in the pharmaceutical industry, GENIX PHARMA, to provide customized corporate voice and data services. The strategic collaboration will enable seamless connectivity and unmatched services to GENIX for an enhanced experience. The agreement was signed between Mr. Moied Javeed, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, ZONG …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free is welcoming travelling passengers following the partial re-opening of its retail area in Concourse B – West at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The airport retailer closed its retail operation on 25th March across DXB and AMIA, following the UAE Government announcement to suspend passenger flights due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Commenting on the partial re-opening, …

KARACHI: Jazz, the country’s largest digital company, continues to play a leading role in supporting the government authorities in the fight against the spread of the virus. In a recent development that showcases support for the local healthcare sector in its fight to save human lives, the mobile operator has provided ten patient monitors along with personal protective equipment (PPEs) …

News Desk DUBAI: Right Health, the UAE’s largest and fastest-growing value healthcare organization backed by Foundation Holdings, honoured its Covid-19 warriors who were tested positive while working frontline and recovered from the disease. The chain of clinics had 25 of its healthcare workers tested positive while working for the UAE’s largest Covid screening campaign covering the labour communities. About 15 …