KARACHI: Dawlance has appointed Mr. Umar Ahsan Khan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2019. Mr Khan is a seasoned professional, with almost three decades of experience performing diverse roles in strategy, operations, finance & accounting, and leadership in various major national and international organizations. This appointment is another milestone in the pursuit for compliance with global …

DUBAI: ENOC Group has opened a new service station in Fujairah in line with its plans to expand its network to 191 stations in the UAE by end-2020. The Al Faseel service station will be ENOC’s ninth station in Fujairah since the first station in the emirate in 1989. The station caters to a large community in Al Faseel that …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DP World UAE Region to collaborate on the Digital Silk Road, a Dubai 10X initiative which is expected to be launched by 2020. The Digital Silk Road is a smart digital platform which utilises blockchain technology to increase the transparency and …

News Desk KARACHI: Engro Foods Limited, is now known as FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL). The corporate identity change has followed through after obtaining the requisite approvals from SECP and the Boards of Royal FrieslandCampina and Engro Corporation Limited. FrieslandCampina has been a champion of safe dairy nutrition in many countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and this step strengthens its …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, Zong 4G, offers the widest 4G roaming services in over 32 countries, with 48 international roaming partners. Offering the customers convenience to roam internationally, Zong 4G is offering unmatched and competitive roaming rates to Zong 4G’s customers across 32 popular tourist and business destinations. Through its widest network of over 11,000 national sites and more …

DHAHRAN: The Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company (Dussur), Saudi Aramco, and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a joint venture to manufacture 2-stroke and 4-stroke marine and Electric Power Plants (EPP) engines, as well as marine pumps. The manufacturing facility will be located at Ras AlKhair in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The venture, which will establish the first marine engine …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in some of the UAE’s most prestigious hotels. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket and travel from now until 30 September 2019 can enjoy exclusive summer hotel rates in any of the properties within Accor, Armani Hotel …

SEATTLE: Darigold Inc. announces the opening of its office in Dubai through the addition of an in-market sales leader: Benoy Kondoor, sales director – Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new office will enhance customer service and integration with customers across the Middle East and Africa. Like Darigold’s recent expansion in Mexico, the company’s presence …

KARACHI: The second of Pepsi Battle of the Bands season four opened with our host Hina Altaf introducing the Pepsi Battle of the Bands season two winner Kashmir. We recap Kashmir’s fascinating journey and eventual rise to where they are today. The band highly praised the Pepsi Battle of the Bands for helping them pursue music as a full-time career. …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan’s medical and social welfare committee organized a seminar on increasing suicide rate among youngsters due to depression. Many notable personalities from medical and religious fields discussed different aspects of suicide in the seminar. Chairman medical and social welfare committee of Arts Council of Pakistan Dr. Qaiser Sajjad said that Suicide is a very important and …