News Desk DUBAI: The 16th HRSE (HR Summit & Expo), the region’s largest knowledge exchange and best-practise event for HR professionals, has opened in Dubai with exhibitors saying the 2019 event will mark a turning point for the Gulf’s HR industry as demands for increased workplace tolerance, wellbeing and adoption of advanced technology transform the entire sector landscape. HRSE, which …

DUBAI:The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is around the corner and is celebrating its 50th anniversary on 5th-7th December 2019. The event has reached a significant milestone in its lifetime of promoting the true spirit of athletes, pure sportsmanship, solid entertainment and a fun-filled weekend for families and fans. The gathering of over 100,000 people at The Sevens Stadium from all over the world shows how …

DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has organised the second station of the third edition of its ‘Future Trip’ programme – themed ‘Government Innovation’ – bringing together leaders of the first and second tiers from the federal and local governments, as well as the private sector. The event sought to facilitate the exchange of expertise, showcase the …

ISLAMABAD: In another disruptive measure to boost the country’s digital ecosystem, Telenor Pakistan has successfully launched the first ever Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) site in Pakistan. With IoT expected to take over the technological landscape in years to come, the development of NB-IoT site is a major development as the technology ensures low power consumption resulting in higher battery …

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) held its 108th Annual General Meeting (AGM) – FY 2018, at a local hotel in Karachi. The meeting was chaired by IkramSehgal, Chairman KE Board, with MoonisAlvi, CEO K-Electric also in attendance, along with Aamir Ghaziani, CFO; Rizwan Dalia, Company Secretary & CPO and other members of the Board and KE leadership. KE’s performance reflected sustained improvement driven by …

By Faizan Jaffer/Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The third edition of Pakistan’s leading entrepreneurial and innovation conference, 021Disrupt, was organized by The Nest I/O on November 2nd & 3rd at a hotel in Karachi, to connect local and international investors, innovators, and tech pioneers with the entrepreneurial community of Pakistan. The conference was not only an opportunity to exchange innovative ideas and …

DUBAI: A growing number of UAE companies are integrating sustainable innovation into their business models and reaping the benefits as they enhance their competitiveness, industry experts explained during the Dubai Dialogue 2019 which took place in the emirate earlier today. Dubai Dialogue 2019, the largest CSR-focused conference organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, brought together a variety of …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced it received the ‘Best IPX Service’ award at the recently-held Global Carrier Awards 2019 in London. Over the past 15 years, the Global Carrier Awards has become the biggest and most prestigious awards event in the carrier community. More than 400 senior-level executives celebrated the highs in the global wholesale industry at this year’s event, as …

WASHINGTON DC, USA: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, significantly expands its operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Having been awarded a three-year contract by Lufthansa Group, the company invested US$ 4 million in equipment and hired 125 aviation professionals to its team to provide dedicated support and best-in-class services to its newest airline customers and their …

DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai’s ambition to draw 25 million visits through its gates ison track after more than 1,000 Authorised Ticket Resellers (ATRs) signed up in key markets around the world. The global network, which includes online travel agents, tour operators, hotel groups and airlines, is crucial to Expo2020 achieving its goal to welcome 70 per cent of visitors from …