BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: An innovative programme aimed to enhance the lives of senior citizens, SIP (Seniors’ Involvement Program) was launched here on Saturday, 27 January at AMI school’s premises by two enterprising ladies, Nasira Faiz and Rabeea Minai of Education Works Pvt. Limited. The opening ceremony was indicative of what lies in store for those who become members of …

KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) organised the Finale of Obhartay Sitaray 2018, at a local hotel where contestants were school going children brimming with the passion for music and singing. Obhartay Sitaray is an annual inter-school singing competition that provides students a platform to prove their passion for singing with the opportunity to raise funds for education of the less-privileged …

DAVOS: Fayeeza Naqvi, Chairman and Co-Founder of The Aman Foundation attended the World Economic Forum 2018 at Davos. The Aman Foundation was a part of the Pakistan Pavilion hosted by PathFinder Group in collaboration with Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC). Aman Foundation was nominated as the sole philanthropy partner for its award winning critical care ambulance service and vocational training. …

KARACHI: Greenstar Social Marketing (Greenstar), also known as ‘sabzsitara’, has launched three new medical products to promote a healthier lifestyleand improve on the maternal and child health, especially amongst marginalized communities. ‘Misoprostol’, a safe and effective choice in Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) in both prophylaxis and treatment. This ultimately reduces maternal mortality and morbidity. ‘Ossein Mineral Complex + Vitamin D’ is …

KARACHI: Presidential Election of Okhai Memon Jamat (OMJ) for the tenure of 2017 to 2019 (remaining duration) will be held on Sunday 28th January 2018, timings will be from 09:00 AM in the morning till 05:00 PM in the evening without any break at the central office of Okhai Memon Jamat, Hussein Ibrahim Sports Complex, Hussainabad, Federal B. Area, Karachi. …

DUBAI: Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman, Al Habtoor Group, held talks with His Excellency Low Pit Chen, the new Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The meeting took place at the Al Habtoor Group head office on Thursday 25 January 2018. His Excellency Low Pit Chin told Al Habtoor about the business and …

DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) returns to Sharjah’s International Education Show, the UAE’s leading Higher Education event, which will officially open tomorrow (24 January) at Expo Centre Sharjah. The show is considered the best platform for educational institutions from across the region and world to spot the brightest talents who are willing to pursue higher studies in a variety of …

KARACHI: Etihad Airways has sponsored the annual Special Olympics gala dinner in Karachi for the seventh consecutive year. The prestigious event was to raise funds for the Special Olympics Pakistan team which will compete in the regional games in Abu Dhabi, in March this year. The airline is also the exclusive official airline for the upcoming Special Olympics World Summer …

MUSCAT: Amadeus Gulf, a leading provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has announced the appointment of Louis Arnaud as Country Manager for Oman, ushering in a new strategic focus on regional diversification and future growth within the Sultanate. Arnaudcomes to Amadeus Gulf’s Oman office with more than 15 years of global sales and leadership …

KARACHI: On 10th Anniversary of i-Care, Pakistan’s first Donor Advisory Fund supporting 100 charities celebrated its decade long service to the nation by recognizing the contributions of its six partner charities. These charities were recognized for their positive social impact in the society. During the ceremony i-Care Awards 2017 were awarded to AMAN Foundation, Family Educational Services Foundation, Green Crescent Trust, …