ABU DHABI: Samsung researchers from Poland and China emerged as one of the leading teams at a recent contest to identify sounds using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Detection and Classification of Acoustic Scenes and Events (DCASE) 2019 challenge, held by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) sets out to test teams’ ability to use state-of-the-art AI technology to classify …

KARACHI: After a fulfilling summer break, the destination of choice, Dolmen Mall hosted its annual Back to School Summer Camp event for children at all three malls in Clifton, Tariq Road and Hyderi. The mall aided the preparation of going back to school and celebrated it through one last summer camp for kids and their parents before the start of …

ISLAMABAD: ZONG 4G, Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network has now become the first and only telecom company in the country to provide high-speed fiber optic internet. Backed by its world-class telecommunications infrastructure, ZONG 4G is bringing lightning-fast internet to its valued customers for an unparalleled fiber optic internet experience. As the pioneer of 4G technology in Pakistan, ZONG 4G has maintained …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will deploy additional flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia to facilitate the movement of thousands of pilgrims during the Hajj season. The airline will operate 15 extra flights between 28 July and 25 August to transport pilgrims to Medina.   Additionally, Etihad will operate six charter flights dedicated to …

ISLAMABAD: Being at the hub of technological innovation and aiming to accelerate the pace of digitization, Telenor Pakistan organized a first of its kind thought leadership forum titled ‘Digitizing Pakistan through APIs’ at its 345 Campus. The event was attended by industry experts, government and semi-government officials, digital entities, small and large businesses, startups, digital distribution and retail partners in …

KARACHI: As Eid-ul-Azha fast approaches along with the impending release of the movie Heer Maan Ja, IRK Films and Arif Lakhani Films have just released the movie’s title track, Heer Maan Ja, for the audiences. Sung by the energetic vocals of Herbie Sahara from Sahara U.K. to match the techno-club musical vibe behind it, the title track of ‘Heer Maan …

LAHORE: After the successful launch of STARZPLAY by Cinepax, Pakistan’s favorite entertainment company has launched STARZPLAY Short Film Competition (SSFC). In this regard STARZPLAY has announced its film jury that will judge the top 10 finalists of the competition. Shortlisted films will be screened at the final event and the winner will be decided by the jury of judges The …

DUBAI: Arabian Adventures has appointed Connoisseur Travel Collection as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the Benelux countries. The partnership will see Connoisseur Travel Collection act as the essential link between the destination management company and the local trade, promoting and selling its premium services in Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Deborah Bevan, Head of Customer Relationships at Arabian Adventures, …

DUBAI: PUBG MOBILE has announced it will extend the reach of its ‘Gameplay Management’ system to an additional 10 countries in the Middle East in an effort to promote responsible gameplay and sustainable digital lifestyle behaviours of its large and growing fanbase in the region. The system was piloted across five Middle East nations earlier this year, before being extended …

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Telenor Microfinance Bank has appointed Mohammad Mudassar Aqil as the bank’s new CEO. He will officially join the bank on 1st November, 2019, subject to all regulatory approvals. Mudassar has been actively involved in the banking and microfinance industry. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of FINCA Microfinance Bank since 2011. Mudassar is …