KARACHI: PTCL Training Centre celebrated International Women’s Day with its female employees through an event on generation equality and realizing women’s rights. Women from different walks of life were invited to share stories on their struggles and journey as working women. Sheeba Shah, DIG Prison, Aliya Burney, Social Activist, Anum Shakeel, Ambassador- World Pulse & Global Shaper, Uzma Alkarim, Head of …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The historic 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup on March 28 at Meydan Racecourse will be composed of nine races—six Group 1s and three Group 2s—worth a world-leading $35 million. Below you will find the likely fields for the nine fixtures, including such global G1-winning luminaries as Benbatl, Chrysoberyl and Sir Winston in the $12 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), …

News Desk DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai convened today a virtual Steering Committee meeting of representatives of the countries taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai to consult on the impact that COVID-19 is having on their preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai, which is due to open in October this year. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and …

KARACHI: As the number of COVID-19 cases in Pakistan increase, our response to this global pandemic is critical. World Health Organization’s aim with COVID-19 response is to identify, isolate and care for patients quickly. Steps up for prevention and cure for coronavirus as Hussain Lakhani Hospital offered free treatment for the patients and has stablished a fifty bet isolation ward. …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is at the forefront to provide support to Coronavirus affected families in Sukkur in the shape of a package comprising of ration, medicines and preventive gear during the first phase. Depending on the situation and in case the need arises, the company will continue with its efforts and extend support in different cities across …

KARACHI: WhatsApp today announces the launch of two initiatives in support of the global fight against the Coronavirus pandemic: the global launch of the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with the World Health Organization and UNDP as well as a $1m donation to the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). The WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub launches today at whatsapp.com/coronavirus to provide simple, actionable guidance for health …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) highlighted the readiness of its array of seamless smart services which are available to the business community to conduct their work easily and efficiently. With 97% of its core services having undergone smart transformation, the Chamber has adopted a system of smart and electronic services that covers all the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Union Coop, UAE’s largest Consumer Cooperative has revealed that it has signed contracts worth more than AED 400 Million with suppliers, in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. The step comes within the framework of its keenness to provide all goods and foodstuffs in large quantities to meet the needs of consumers during the Ramadan …

News Desk DUBAI: Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for RENAULT in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is proud to reveal the winner of a brand-new home. Marking a first for the industry and held during Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2020, Renault of Arabian Automobiles held its DSF raffle on the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Due to the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and its continuing impact on air travel services globally, Etihad Airways continues to follow UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives and has implemented a series of consolidated network changes. This is also being carried out for the safety and convenience of its customers and staff, …