IRAQ: Careem has just begun testing a pilot scheme in Iraq to enable people to book Careem rides via WhatsApp. Ride-hailing is a relatively new concept in many parts of the world, and especially so in Iraq, but WhatsApp penetration throughout the country is as high as 80 percent. By allowing people to book via WhatsApp it simplifies the process, …

DUBAI: Dubai medical tourism is strengthening its presence by expanding its range of services to offer the best possible provisions in healthcare. One such facility includes providing patients with medical treatment at the comfort of their homes or in some cases even in their hotel rooms. Zulekha Hospital and The Health Bank (THB) have successfully entered into an agreement that …

By Abdul Hameed Kath/Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Another historical day in the history of the Okhai Memon Youth Services; another big milestone achieved by the current body of the OMYS. An advance IT Institute, in the name of Hajiyani Sakeena IT Institute sponsored by our Dear Jawed and Anwar Dawood Toberiya (OK Builders) family, was inaugurated today the June 30, 2019, …

ISLAMABAD: Samir Mir Shaikh, leader Pakistan People’s Party, led a delegation of Young Business-Leaders for a meeting with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman Pakistan People’s Party. The delegation had an insightful discussion with Chairman Bilawal Bhutto regarding the current political scenario.  Economic policies regarding business owners, wholesalers and retailers regulations were discussed along with the current economy, sustainability and ease of doing business. …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region today announced a joint initiative with Dubai Police – the launch of a UAE-wide #secureyouraccount campaign, aimed at raising public awareness and education on cybersecurity.  The public service campaign is part of Emirates NBD’s ongoing initiatives to remind customers that the bank would never ask for personal details such …

DUBAI: Dubai’s non-oil trade with Ukraine nearly doubled over between 2016 and 2018 to reach $571 million last year, while Ukrainian agricultural and metal exports dominated trade volumes. Signalling expanding ties between businesses in Ukraine and Dubai, the trade figures were recently revealed at the 5th National Export Forum in Kiev, Ukraine, where representatives from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The inaugural ceremony of ‘Hajiyani Sakeena IT Institute’, a project of OK Family come under the umbrella of Okhai Memon Youth Services in collaboration with Saylani Welfare Trust and Cisco on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Friends Arcade, Chandni Chowk, Karachi . This institute is established with purpose to educate our upcoming young generation to latest available …

KARACHI: Justice Project Pakistan launched an open-source “Death Penalty Database”, featuring comprehensive research on Pakistan’s use of capital punishment on Saturday. The database includes the number of prisoners on death row, executions carried out since 2014, trial details of the prisoners and other relevant information.  The launch ceremony took place in Karachi on Saturday, 29 June, 2019 and featured eminent advocacy professionals, human …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to launch the next edition of the World Government Summit at Expo 2020 Dubai in November 22-25, 2020.          The exceptional “World Government Summit- Expo 2020” will be the biggest gathering yet since …

SHARJAH: The Board of Directors of Sharjah Holding, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, approved the proposed budget for the current year and the audited financial statements for 2018 during a regular meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting was headed by Board Chairman Waleed AL-Sayegh. In attendance during the meeting were members of the …