ABU DHABI: Dell and Alienware arrive at the annual Middle East Games Con trade fair with new tech to satisfy the needs of die-hard gamers.Dell and Alienware host a Fortnite Challenge at the event to demonstrate its commitment of providing gamers in the GCC region with immersive, cutting-edge gaming devices. “There is a significant demand for high-end gaming machines with …

HUB, Balochistan: In the presence of the Honourable Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan and his Excellency Mr. Yao Jing, Ambassador to Pakistan of the People’s Republic of China, and various dignitaries, the Commercial Operations Date (COD) of the 1,320 MW China Power Hub Generation Company (Pvt.) Limited (CPHGC) Power Plant was celebrated. Under an …

DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was recently recognised at Entrepreneur Magazine Middle East’s prestigious annual Achieving Women Awards gala event held in Dubai. The Dubai Startup Hub team was presented with the award in the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem category. Established by Dubai Chamber in 2016, Dubai Startup Hub is the first initiative of …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Legendary Indian all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, is set to smash his way onto the scene of the Abu Dhabi T10 having been acquired by the Maratha Arabians. The former Indian master blaster who is regarded as one of the greatest limited over cricketers to ever play for his country, was signed as an ‘Arabian’ and will square …

News Desk DUBAI: Participants of the second edition of Jadarah, the intensive five-month talent accelerator programme founded by Seera Group, took part in an insightful brainstorming session on ‘digital marketing’ at Google, one of the key partners of the programme. The 22 participants, selected from over 2,500 applicants, discussed the new trends and opportunities in digital marketing with the expert …

NEW YORK: The United Nations will have a dedicated pavilion at next year’s World Expo in Dubai under the theme ‘We the Peoples: Shaping Our Future Together’. Following the announcement by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that year 2020’s commemoration would feature worldwide youth-driven conversations on the role of global cooperation in building the future the world wants and deserves …

SOCHI: President of LUKOIL Vagit Alekperov and Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Russia–Africa Summit in Sochi yesterday. The memorandum lays the basis for LUKOIL’s potential participation in projects to explore and produce hydrocarbons in Equatorial Guinea. Active in Africa since 1995, LUKOIL develops …

LONDON: British Airways has announced that it will fund flying lessons for 200 students across the UK during 2020 to inspire them to reach for the skies. It follows a trial of the programme this year in partnership with The Air League Trust, when in celebration of its centenary, the airline funded lessons for students who would not normally be …

DUBAI: Dubai Holding announced that the Dubai Holding SkyRun 2019 is set to witness record participation, with more than 450 registered runners so far while registration is still ongoing. These runners represent 43 nationalities; and include an unprecedented over 100 female participants and 18 international elite runners, according to current data. This year’s edition will have 27 teams competing, the …

HARBIN: K-Electric has awarded the contracts to global technology powerhouse Siemens AG and Chinese construction contractor(s) Harbin Electric for a 900MW Combined Cycle Power Plant and associated grids at Bin Qasim. The contract was signed by Moonis Alvi, CEO, KE; Dr. Keramat Fakhari Executive Vice President, Siemens and Guo Yu, Chairman, Harbin Electric International Company Limited. Although the project timeline …