ISLAMABAD: Zong, Pakistan’s leading telecommunication operator, today successfully completed South Asia’s first official 5G video call and also reached the mind-boggling speeds of over 1.5GB per second during testing. This effective test has demonstrated the potential of high-speed internet that will define Pakistan’s digital future and has also cemented Zong’s position as the leader of the digital revolution in the …

News Desk KARACHI: Jazz has successfully tested out the fifth generation of mobile technology. In its effort to lead the digitalization journey in Pakistan, the 5G trials of Jazz aimed to test the improvement in performance of the network as a result of this technology. When launched, 5G will meet the evolving needs of tomorrow’s customers. These trials were conducted …

JEDDAH: Blackboard, a leading education technology company for teaching, learning and student engagement, announced today that Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) has selected Blackboard’s leading learning management system, Blackboard Learn, to replace its legacy system. Umm Al-Qura University is one of the largest public Islamic universities in Saudi Arabia, serving over 100,000 students across 35 colleges. “We are honored that Umm …

DUBAI: UAE residents are set to enjoy a sweet surprise this New Year with the newly launched Melly’s chocolates which are ideal for decadent treats.   You can indulge your passion for fine chocolate with Melly’s. Made with the finest, high-quality ingredients, Melly’s offers an assortment of premium handmade chocolates in unique and delicious flavours including Crispy Ruby Chocolate, Chocolate …

DUBAI: With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its menus. The plant-based meal is …

News Desk DUBAI: Etisalat announced the launch of a first-of-a-kind cloud-based business unified communication and collaboration service forsmall and medium businesses(SMB) and enterprise customers in the UAE. Etisalat has partnered with Ribbon Communications to provide customers with a secure, scalable, and cloud-native business communication and collaboration solution. Etisalat’s CloudTalk offers customers an integrated communication solution for their internal and external …

KARACHI: METRO Pakistan has been awarded the ‘Top Employer 2020’ for the 3rd consecutive Year, setting the bar higher by ranking as the Number 1 Country Ranked position for Pakistan. METRO Pakistan has always dedicated itself to providing the very best working environment for employees through implementing progressive ‘people-first’ Global HR practices. Top Employers are organizations of the highest caliber that have …

LAHORE: The year 2019 ended on a high note with the Government celebrating a saving of approximately $250 million in foreign exchange that was a direct result of proper planning by Ministry of Industries and Production along with National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC). They ensured enhanced local manufacturing of Urea, which bridged the gap between local demand and supply; making …

KARACHI: Enter the world of ice, snow and exciting adventures. Winterland, stationed at PAF museum brings forward a one of a kind experience for Karachiites and held a launch event opening doors to attendees with an -10 degrees Celsius. It’s absolutely magical and an interesting trip to make for you and your younglings and with a whopping 25% introductory discount …

ABU DHABI: Al Forsan Winter Kids Camp, organized by Al Forsan International Sports Resort, concluded successfully today. The camp provided children with a variety of sports and leisure activities, and was held from December 15th to January 2nd, 2020. Al Forsan International Sports Resort offered a unique and enjoyable experience for over 225 children ranging from 4 years to 14 …