LAHORE: Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the largest oil marketing company of Pakistan, extended support of Rs 10.0 million to the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), to be used as part of scholarships to bright students currently enrolled in the university. An agreement signing ceremony between the PSO CSR Trust and the LUMS was held in Lahore. Mr. …

KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, and Afiniti, a multinational advanced analytics company, have partnered to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in customer service contact centers across Pakistan, fostering significant gains in customer satisfaction and revenues. As part of its long-term commitment to meet and exceed customer satisfaction, Jazz engaged Afiniti to use their AI powered contact center technology to …

News Desk DUBAI: Having carved a distinct niche for itself globally, in the field of Homeopathy – A German System of natural medicine, Dr Batra’s launches Geno Homeopathy – genetically -guided Homeopathy – for the first time in UAE. It is an innovative and path-breaking gene-targeted homeopathic treatment that is scientific, precise and uniquely planned for individuals of all age groups, including …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emerging Pakistani designer-wear brand ‘Mahogany by Rehana Gagai’ participated in recently held exhibition tilted as ‘Ensemble Dubai Festive Souk’ which was held on the 12th October 2019 at the Diamond Ballroom, Address Hotel, Dubai Mall, Dubai and featured some of the best Pakistani designer-wear/fashion brands. This exhibition hosted by Ensemble Dubai was aimed at introducing best …

DUBAI: Several multinational companies based in the UAE have announced their support for a public-private-engagement model to promote sustainability and spearhead the country’s efforts to deliver its Sustainable Development endeavors. Speaking at the inaugural Multinational Companies Business Group (MCBG) sustainability conference recently held at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters, a host of international business executives and government and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has added to its growing list of accolades with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) CSR Label Award for the fifth year in succession. According to the report from Dubai Chamber, TIME Hotels was the highest scoring applicant, achieving an overall score of 77.5% – 10.4% higher than …

News Dewk DUBAI: Heads of state, 17 ministers, high-ranking government officials and prominent business leaders from Africa have confirmed their participation for the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa (GBF Africa), which takes place on November 18th-19th 2019 in Dubai. Among the high-level attendees taking part in GBF Africa 2019 are: H.E. George Weah, President of Liberia; H.E. Danny Faure, …

DUBAI: Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has appointed international property developer Sweid & Sweid to build its new Dubai headquarters for the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region. The move will increase Visa’s capacity to over 500 employees and continue to evolve and expand its capabilities across the 96 countries currently under CEMEA’s Dubai-based …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: After the success of the first Karachi Biennale, Karachi Biennale Trust will be launching the second edition of Karachi Biennale on 26th October 2019. As Pakistan’s largest contemporary art event, The Second Karachi Biennale (KB19) will present a host of multi-disciplinary artist, both from Pakistan and International. This was stated by Niilofur Farrukh CEO and Managing …

News Desk DUBAI: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate three of its exhibitions in Dubai to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting design and technology; Prolight + Sound Middle East, …