KARACHI: Aimed at enhancing employability of workforce through skill development, mentoring and on-job training, K-Electric initiated a two-year Apprenticeship Programme in 2017 with a first batch of over 30 apprentices and the vision to train hundreds more across areas of generation, distribution and transmission. Recently the first batch of 38 distribution apprentices passed out as electrical technicians in a ceremony …

KARACHI: Jaffer Business Systems (JBS) and EFU Life Assurance recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the MoU, JBS has partnered with EFU Life for providing Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Storage Solutions that include HPE 3PAR, Storage Switches and HPE Backup Appliance. HPE delivers an industry-leading predictive analytics platform that brings software-defined intelligence to the data center with the ability …

KARACHI: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) today announced the key findings of its latest Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Survey. The OICCI 2019 IPR survey highlighted that IPR protection continues to be of high importance for the business community of Pakistan, whereas there is need for better appreciation of the importance of IPR among other key stakeholders, including the …

KARACHI: The 12th international Urdu conference will be held at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi from Thursday, Said President Arts Council of Pakistan Muhammad Ahmed Shah in a press conference at Arts Council Karachi. The twelfth conference will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah. President Arts Council said the conference will be different from all the …

LAHORE: The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) has bestowed its prestigious ‘Leadership Award’ to the founder and Chairman of English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) – Mr. Khawar Masood Butt, during its conference in Lahore. This accolade was presented in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the marketing and advertising industry of Pakistan as well as his vision and good governance …

PUTRAJAYA: In conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020), Tourism Malaysia has launched the VM2020 Website Campaign which can be accessed at vm2020.malaysia.travel. The campaign is a digital initiative by Tourism Malaysia to support the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign and to portray Malaysia as one of the top destinations to visit in 2020. YBhg. Datuk Musa Yusof, Director General of Tourism Malaysia …

News Desk DUBAI:  Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy. Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020, this beautiful Italian property enjoys an idyllic location in bustling Anacapri; one of the most exclusive and unspoiled parts of …

LONDON: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has announced an agreement to purchase the remaining 50% of its UK inflight catering joint-venture, Alpha LSG, from the LSG Group. The acquisition expands Dubai-based dnata’s international portfolio, and will make it the sole shareholder of the biggest inflight catering, on-board retail and logistics company in the UK. The transaction …

KARACHI: Emirates launched a Super Sale promotion that will allow Pakistani travellers to fly to select destinations across the airline’s network on special fares starting as low as USD 271. Pakistani travellers can start their New Year with a new adventure to popular destinations where they can explore new cultures, relax on the beach or enjoy a city break across …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, earned 4 World Travel Awards at the organization’s 2019 Grand Final Gala ceremony held recently at the Royal Opera House Muscat. The airline was honoured for: World’s Leading Airline to the Middle East, World’s Leading Airline – First Class, World’s Leading Airline – Business Class Lounge and World’s Leading …