ABU DHABI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited in its meeting held on October 18, 2019, in Abu Dhabi, approved the Bank’s unaudited interim financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2019. The Bank’s pre-tax profits grew by 16% from a year ago, amidst challenging operating environment. The Bank earned post-tax profit of Rs9.242Bn or Rs. 5.20 …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), was named winner of the Gold Stevie® Award, for its implementation of the smart receipt system (TAHSEEL), and the Bronze Stevie® Award, for its implementation of the financial management solution (TAKAMUL), at the 16th Annual International Business Awards®, held at ANDAZ Hotel am Belvedere, Vienna, Austria on Saturday. Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of Sharjah …

DUBAI: Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, situated at the heart of Makkah within Al Naseem District, have signed up an agreement with Esaad Program, an initiative of Dubai Police, on 6 October 2019. The hotels will provide under this collaboration special rates and exclusive packages to the holders of Esaad Cards. Sponsored by Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem …

By Sumaiya Shahadat KARACHI: International Chefs’ Day is a biennial event. This international observance is considered to be a professional day for all chefs around the world. The objective of International Chefs’ Day is to create awareness about healthy food, promote Culinary Industry of Pakistan and acknowledge the industrial chefs who are working endlessly in the Culinary Industry of Pakistan …

KUWAIT CITY: Del Monte®, the leading provider of fresh, healthy and great-tasting food to consumers around the globe, announced the opening of its first café in Kuwait at Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport. The step reflects the company’s endeavor to offer healthier snacks and food on the go to airport employees and passengers transiting through Kuwait airport. Present in …

News Desk DUBAI: Excitement for Expo 2020 Dubai is reaching new heights as the UAE prepares to celebrate One Year to Go across all seven emirates on Sunday, 20 October, with everyone invited to join in this jubilant moment with the nation.  Events around the country, including live performances in Dubai from global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati singer …

There is much focus on child nutrition during the first 1000 days and with good reason: children with good nutrition are ten times more likely to overcome life-threatening childhood diseases and complete at least four grades at school. However, what few know is that access to clean air, or lack of it,is fundamental to a child’s development, both physical and …

KARACHI: Children are the future of the country, as Bill Gates said “If you are born poor it is not your mistake but dying a poor is definitely your mistake”. If you have talent and intelligence you can touch the heights of achievements, Arts Council Karachi is a platform where you can learn art, music, theater and dance which can …

NORWAY: IPPA (International Pakistan Prestige Awards) released the nominations for their thirdawards to be held here. Scheduled to be held on December 7, 2019 at X Meeting Point,Kragerudveien 50/2013 Skjetten, Oslo, Norway. IPPA is acclaimed to be the biggest independent International Pakistani Awards to be attended by the officials of the Norwegian government and top celebrities of Pakistan.This is going …

KARACHI: Research plays a significant role in social development. However, scholars face a recurring challenge to publish their papers in periodicals. Such concerns were addressed during a workshop on “Publishing in High Ranked Journals”. It was organized by the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The workshop …