By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: OPPO, the leading global smartphone brand, has announced today it has been recognised by comparison site WhistleOut as the Phone Manufacturer of the Year for 2019. Additionally, the OPPO Reno 5G was also awarded Best Phone Design for 2019. The WhistleOut Awards recognise and highlight the companies within the Australian telecommunications market, which have consistently provided the best …

DUBAI: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) reported one of the highest half-year sales in Dubai at AED 9.443 billion (US$ 2.571 billion) during the first six months of 2019. This is 52 per cent higher than the half-year 2018 sales of AED 6.229 billion (US$ 1.696 billion), underlining Emaar’s reputation as the first choice for investors and increasing its market …

RIYADH: The Kingdom continues to adopt innovative technologies as a result of the National Transformation Program (NTP) objectives and Vision 2030 strategy that will drive significant ICT spending ($34.5 billion)in technologies such as digital transformation, cloud, mobility, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Nexthink, a leader in digital employee experience software for enterprises, will strengthen its existing operations in Saudi Arabia as …

ABU DHABI: Following final regulatory approvals on the transaction with ADFG (Abu Dhabi Financial Group), SHUAA Capital psc is pleased to announce the completion of the merger with ADFG and the raising of its Authorized Capital from AED1,065,000,000 to AED2,535,720,000. This comes following the admission of 1,470,720,000 new shares on the Dubai Financial Market in favour of ADFG’s parent company and …

LAHORE: 7UP Pakistan Wedding Show, the largest wedding expo ever held in Pakistan proudly launched its third consecutive edition with an exclusive event held at the Ali Auditorium in Lahore. The highlight of the evening was a special segment hosted by Pakistan’s leading comedian, Saad Haroon titled ‘The Wedding Show with Saad Haroon’ featuring the star studded cast of the …

KARACHI: A Youth Conference was held at Avari Hotels, that featured prominent names from across different industries. The conference was attended by people as audience, and a few eminent names including Amina Ilyas (Actress/ Model), Shahzaib Sheikh (Deputy Commissioner for the Empowerment of Handicapped), Afia Salam (Journalist), Farooq Parekh (Psychologist), and Amena Kamaal (Moderator). The conference began with a little …

KARACHI: The Crafter’s Guild and Firefly is organiseing “The Indie Art and Craft Show’ will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2019 at the Royal Rodale Club, Khayaban e Sehar, Phase 6 DHA from 1 to 8 pm to support local crafters. The Crafter’s Guild since 2012 has worked toward community initiatives in bringing together crafters, artists, makers and creatives. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: CASIO has joined forces with legendary boxing brand Everlast to produce the superb G-SHOCK GBA-800EL-4A model from the G-SQUAD line of fitness watches. The globally renowned brand said that the new model has been launched in the Middle East. Set to arrive in a matte red reminiscent of boxing gloves – with the world-famous Everlast logo …

DUBAI:  The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) revealed the details of the 5th World Academic Congress for Emergency Medicine (WACEM) during a press conference held at the authority’s headquarters in Dubai on Tuesday. The congress, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President …

ISLAMKOT: Continuing with its mission of empowering Thari women by encouraging them to explore their talent, Engro, in collaboration with Thar Foundation is sending two underprivileged Pakistani girls Jamna & Devi to Qingdao, China to take part in “Gothia Football World Cup” taking place in Qingdao province of China from 10th to 17th August. Both these girls have been shortlisted and have …