KARACHI: A high profile delegation of Digital Content Producers International called upon the deputy speaker Sind assembly at her office led by Kashif Moten Founder of Digital Content Producers International which was warmly welcomed by the deputy speaker. The delegates appreciated the efforts of the deputy speaker in establishing an independent Human Rights Department Sind. Now headed by Veerji Kohli …

Sports Desk ABU DHABI: Cricket excitement crackled in the air as battle lines for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 were set through a live team draw and schedule reveal that saw four newcomers – Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators, Delhi Bulls and Karnataka Tuskers – all drawn into the same Group A, while last year’s champions, Northern Warriors, are joined in Group B by Maratha Arabians, Qalandars and the …

LEBANON: OGERO, the leading telecommunications provider in Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies that will enable them to further enhance their technological capabilities with the aim of enhancing customer experience and driving down costs within the telecommunications industry. The partnership with Dell Technologies will enable OGERO to implement state-of-the-art, reliable, secure and adaptable solutions that …

KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited, a leading Islamic bank with a network of 330 branches in 114 cities and the pioneer of One Touch Banking, signed the MoU with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at the PIA Headquarters in Karachi. The signing ceremony consolidated the collaboration for the in-plane branding of PIA’s domestic and international aircrafts by BankIslami. As per the agreement, …

DUBAI: Singapore-based Internet company BIGO, the parent company of distinctive video applications such as imo and BIGO LIVE, is focusing on the innovative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impact everyday lives in the MENA region. At GITEX 2019, BIGO will be demonstrating its use of AI-enabled processes across applications such as its facial detection and recognition system as well …

DUBAI: Smart Dubai and Dubai Airports have launched a new ‘Travel’ feature on the DubaiNow application at GITEX Technology Week 2019, which is taking place on October 6-10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The DubaiNow application provides a single, centralised source for service with fast, seamless, and paperless services that allow Dubai residents to execute government service transactions via …

DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei,a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT). The MoU will initiate a collaborative approach to achieving the ambitions of the Smart Dubai initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Through …

KARACHI: The Department of Health, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under its project of Extension D-Talk and IFL (Insulin for life), announced the launch of Changing Diabetes® Mobile Clinic in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. at a Press Conference held at the Chief Minister House, KP in the presence of Chief Minister, Mr Mahmood Khan,  Health Minister, Dr Hisham Iman Ullah, …

LAHORE: Fake news or misinformation on social media platforms is a growing phenomenon in the world and can have a profound social, economic, and political impact on societies ranging from election interference, polarisation, and violence. This problem is particularly challenging in developing countries where lower levels of literacy and limited exposure to technology can make users more susceptible to believing …

DUBAI: IT spending in the UAE is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to reach AED 23.1 billion by the end of 2019, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Fitch Solutions, was released on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2019. The …