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 …

DUBAI: Ahead of its inaugural flight to Mexico City via Barcelona on 9 December, Emirates is offering travellers in the UAE a chance to book early and discover one of most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Americas.* Families and solo travellers can also take advantage and venture to a new destination this winter. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares …

DUBAI: The Ergo collection, designed by Ross Lovegrove for Natuzzi Italia, won the prestigious Red Dot Award 2019 as a recognition for its organic design inspired by the forms of nature and the use of renewable and recyclable materials. In 25th September took place the awards ceremony at the Singapore Red Dot Museum. In 2019 about 4.216 people   ̶   design …

KARACHI: Actor and singer Junaid Khan is coming back on our screens again, after his blockbuster Yaarian ended this Friday, in “Mohabbat Na Kariyo” that is scheduled to go on air on Geo Entertainment every Friday from Oct 11th. Playing the character of Asad in “Mohabbat Na Kariyo”, Junaid Khan will be facing struggles in his love and family life. …

KARACHI: Tourism Malaysia will participate in the PTM 2019 from 8 to 10 October 2019 in Karachi Expo Center to welcome more tourists from Pakistan by  highlighting VM2020 campaign. This year, a total of 18 organisations from Malaysia will participate in PTM including hotels and resorts, travel agencies, product operators and tourism associations. Tourism Malaysia also take this opportunity to …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted visiting delegations from Brazil, Azerbaijan and Ethiopia on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2019 joined by business leaders and government officials, while it facilitated over 100 bilateral business meetings taking place throughout the week. Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber, organised the visits in cooperation with Dubai Chamber’s representative …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati artist and Expo 2020 Ambassador Hussain Al Jassmi will perform live for the UAE on 20 October 2019, kick-starting the One Year to Go countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai, the World’s Greatest Show. The entire nation is invited to join in free, family-friendly festivities in every emirate from 1700 to 2200, topped off …