Sport Desk DUBAI: A powerful field of elite athletes from the hotbeds of African distance running will come together for the first major international marathon of the new year when the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is staged on January 24. Soloman Deksisa (2:04:40) and Seifu Tura (2:04:44) of Ethiopia lead the men’s field, while former winner Worknesh Degefa (2:17:41) and …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence is an environment-friendly property that is strongly committed to create a positive impact on the environment. To achieve this, the property has implemented several sustainability initiatives throughout the year to reduce the environmental footprint, in line with the UAE 2021 Vision that supports Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiatives. The hotel residence introduced an innovation …

News Desk DUBAI: The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has teamed up with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to ensure provision of banking services to Instant License holders. The cooperation will ensure stronger banking support and smooth transactions for holders of the Instant License. The Instant License enables businessmen to obtain their …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The world’s eyes were on Ras Al Khaimah as it captivated people all over with a spectacular New Year’s Eve Gala that set two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles. Hundreds of thousands of spectators, including international tourists, witnessed the 13-minute long fireworks that also reached billions of people through live feeds online and simultaneous live telecasts by television networks …

News Desk KARACHI: The first FPCCI Executive Committee Meeting of 2020 held today simultaneously at FPCCI Head Office Karachi (chair) Regional Office Lahore and Capital Office Islamabad through video link which lasted more than four hours and every member was given a chance to represent his sector. The meeting was presided over by Mian Anjum Nisar, Newly Elected President of …

KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the premier oil marketing company of the country, celebrates its 43rd anniversary.  A simple yet elegant cake cutting ceremony was held in the company’s headquarter, PSO House in Karachi. Mr. Jehangir Ali Shah, MD & CEO, PSO , Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood, Mr. Muhammad Hamayun Khan Barakzai, Members of the PSO Board of Management, senior …

LONDON: From 1 January 2020, British Airways will begin offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Customers flying within the UK on flights operated by British Airways will have the carbon emissions from their flights offset by the airline and invested in the …

ISLAMABAD: By offering the widest 4G roaming services in Pakistan, the country’s leading telecommunication, Zong 4G has come up with another advantageous offer for those who plan to visit Thailand. Striving for making communication more convenient, Zong 4G’s Hybrid bundle for its postpaid customers traveling to Thailand ensures that they enjoy their holidays and communicate without worrying about the expenses. …

KARACHI: Team Media Matters celebrated New Year with a cake cutting ceremony at their office to welcome the beginning of 2020. Founder and CEO Aleem Durrani also joined the team on this occasion. Media Matters is a subsidiary of Mediapulse (Pvt.) Ltd, which is one of the top media buying agencies of Pakistan, established in 2005. The agency employs a …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: December marked the launch of Velo Pakistan in the country. The innovative white oral nicotine pouch brand arrived with a bang and it didn’t leave any opportunity to close out the decade and enter 2020 with the biggest New Year’s party. Velo Pakistan held ‘LIVE 2020’ on the New Year’s Eve in Clifton, Karachi where lights shone …