DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, hosted the third station on its Future Trip programme’s second edition. The unique initiative seeks to empower future government leaders, introduce them to the latest developments in government administration, all the while harmonising government efforts …

DUBAI: Following ten days of literary celebrations, the 10th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature concluded on a high with a sold-out session with renowned comedian and bestselling children’s author David Walliams. The event capped off the Festival’s most successful edition, which featured 180 authors from nearly 50 countries. Held by the Emirates Literature Foundation, the Festival is under the patronage …

ABU DHABI: The National Media Council (NMC), announced the winners of the “Reading Radar” competition. The NMC launched the competition in cooperation with the Ministry of Education to mark the Month of Reading, which takes place during March of every year. the contest allows students to appreciate reading,builds their fast-reading abilities, and develops their conversation skills. The competition targeted school …

LAHORE: METRO Cash & Carry in collaboration with Star Farm Pakistan organized the Graduation Ceremony of the 1st Industrial Training Program 2017 at local Hotel Lahore to distribute certificates to 50 Trainees issued by Punjab Board of Technical Education Lahore along with stipend cheque on completion of their successful Industrial Training by the honorable chief guest H.E Mr. Martin Koblerm …

KARACHI: Peacock Events in collaboration with the Arts Council of Pakistan organized International Women’s Day event to embrace the joy of womanhood. Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh MPA Ms. Iram Khalid was the chief guest, she assured in her address that Ministry for Women Development is progressing fast and working on various projects in order to assist women entrepreneurs …

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world every year on March 8, to acknowledge the achievements of these women, who fight on two fronts—home and workplace—and become equal partner in progress in any country. International Women’s Day is not country, group or organization specific. The day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. The day is celebrated irrespective of their …

KARACHI: As part of their Women’s Day celebration, Khushhali Microfinance Bank conducted a free of cost training for the budding female entrepreneurs to equip them with marketable skills that can help them create and engage in home-based income generating activities. The bank is always actively working towards identifying empowerment opportunities for women so they can excel as professionals, support their …

KARACHI: Matco Foods Limited signed an agreement for the supply of a 20,000 Tons per year Rice Glucose manufacturing plant with Beijing Meckey Engineering Co. This new expansion will increase the total production capacity of the company to 30,000 Tons of Rice Glucose and 3,000 Tons of Rice Protein respectively per year. Khalid Ghori, CEO of Matco Foods spoke at …

KARACHI: The spring edition of the craft fair series by The Crafter’s Guild and Firefly took place 4th March at The Royal Rodale as Bohemian, a Fair for Creatives. Bohemian welcomed 79 participants from all over Karachi, Sukkur, Bhawalpur, Lahore and other nearby areas to showcase their work. This year, 22% of the crafts on display were by male artisans …

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) NUST Karachi Campus organised the Olympiad 2018 from February 22-25 in which contests in 11 sports disciplines were conducted. Teams from all over the city were invited to participate in it. The event was closed by chief guest Samir Mir Shaikh, Chairman of Higher Education, Science and Technology FPCCI. As many as 1200 sports …