DUBAI: BICSI, the global association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community, will be holding its 2019 BICSI Middle East and Africa District Conference and Exhibition from April 16-18 under the theme ‘From AI to Zettabytes: A Connected Future!’ at Sheikh Maktoum Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. The conference will feature keynotes, a panel discussion, and technical presentations by …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to establish a ‘Cloud centre of Excellence’ that will aim to build its capacity for the delivery of cloud services and platforms, as well as upskill the emirate’s public sector workforce. This partnership is …

BANGKOK: Pakistani ju-jitsu young players secure 1 Gold and 3 silver medals in the Ju-Jitsu World Cup 2019 for University and Students of Higher Education held in Chiang Mai – Thailand  from 10-12 April 2019. Since Ju-Jitsu Sports is getting berth in UNIVERSIAD under FISU, hence Ju-Jitsu International Federation organized the test event by inviting only College and University Students …

KARACHI: The formal oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected members of RCK – New Central was held here yesterday at a Avari Tower with media and high-profile guests present to witness the ceremony. The host of the evening Shehzad Abdullah member and chair of Rotary Foundation committee, welcomed the guests and set the ball rolling with the recitation of Holy …

DUBAI: Pupils from Repton School Dubai return to the World Finals for the Landrover 4 x 4 Schools Technology Challenge with a five-member team. Repton School Dubai will be the only school in the UAE representing the country at the World Finals, which will take place in The University of Warwick in Coventry, UK during this week. The ambition of …

DUBAI: In a clear demonstration of the United Kingdom’s attractiveness as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment, DAMAC International has secured a development financing package of £175m for London’s landmark project, DAMAC Tower at Nine Elms. The partnership marks a major vote of confidence in the United Kingdom, at a time of heightened political and economic uncertainty. The securing …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will join in conserving Thai traditions and culture during Songkran Festival 2019. To celebrate the festival, THAI female flight attendants will dress in national Thai costume from the reign of King Rama V of Thailand and THAI ground staff will welcome passengers with Rod Nam Dam Hua and Song Nam Phra activities …

KARACHI: “Consistent policies, localization, government support and lower taxes will move Pakistan Auto Industry forward and contribute to the country’s growth“ Speakers from auto industry shared these views while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2019 at Expo Center Karachi. The show is being held from April 12 to April 14 at the Expo Center, Karachi by …

KARACHI: The season’s most awaited comedy film Wrong No. 2’s official trailer has been released nationwide today. Directed by the famous Yasir Nawaz and produced by Hassan Zia, Amjad Rasheed, Irfan Khosat and Arshad Khan, the film is expected to be an adventurous roller coaster ride of romance and emotions, coupled with fits of laughter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y92x6Ek3Wxc Wrong No. 2 boasts …

KARACHI: Continuing its tradition, K-Electric will provide maximum relief to its consumers at Sehr and Iftar times during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. The power utility has taken various measures during the last year to further enhance the reliability and availability of power supply including addition of 50MW through a solar-based IPP while principal approval for an additional 150MW …