Web Desk KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks of Pakistan, partnered with the Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at IBA Karachi, to conduct EmpowerED, a five-day training program designed to equip digital content creators with essential knowledge in financial literacy, online safety, and responsible digital practices. According to the latest Digital 2025 Global Overview Report, Pakistan …

News Desk DUBAI: Shamal, the Dubai-based diversified investment firm and owner of Dubai Harbour, has awarded the main works contract, valued at over AED 1 billion for Dubai Harbour Residences to Khansaheb Civil Engineering, a leading contractor in the region renowned for delivering some of Dubai’s most iconic developments. Known for its ability to execute complex, design-led projects with precision and timeliness, …

News Desk DUBAI: As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting national entrepreneurship and strengthening the private sector’s contribution towards the local economy, Union Coop has extended direct support to members of the Emirati Suppliers Program, an initiative by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development, through procurement contracts exceeding AED 82 million in 2024. This initiative reflects Union …

News Desk LADIESFUND, the renowned platform dedicated to empowering women, hosted a memorable 2nd mango-themed Eid Milan event, bringing together a diverse array of guests for a joyous celebration. The occasion was graced by the presence of over 75 esteemed guests from diplomatic circles, corporate sectors, ministries, developmental agencies, press, women SMEs, celebrities, fashion designers, all coming together to mark …

Web Desk DUBAI: talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region has relaunched the Summer Together initiative; a continuation of the region’s first solar-powered rest areas, launched in 2023 with the Joint Committee of Traffic Safety and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), to provide all delivery riders with easily accessible stations to rest, hydrate, and …

ABU DHABI: LG Electronics Gulf, a company specializing in consumer electronics and smart home technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, to explore joint innovations in the fields of smart living, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The MoU was signed by Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries, …

DUBAI: In a powerful display of youth-led climate action, students from the Manipal Environmental and Climate Society (MECS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai were named champions at the Green Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by Ajman University at the Ajman Youth Hub. Their winning initiative, LoopBite, is a community-driven circular economy platform designed to address the UAE’s mounting food …

By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA: Giga, the ITU-UNICEF initiative supporting governments to connect every school to the Internet by 2030, officially inaugurated its Giga Connectivity Centre today in Geneva, Switzerland. Located in Campus Biotech, the joint initiative’s new headquarters serve as a space for collaboration and innovation, bringing together governments, the private sector, international organizations and other stakeholders. “Connectivity is opportunity …

Mishal Pakistan and COPAIR Sign MoU to Drive Strategic Policy Innovation ISLAMABAD: Despite ambitious reform narratives, Pakistan continues to underperform on global indices such as the Global Gender Gap Report, Global Competitiveness Index, and Global Innovation Index, largely due to delayed, fragmented, and non-standardized data as well as insufficient integration of intelligence frameworks in policymaking. To address this systemic gap, …

News Desk KARACHI: Professor Karim Damji has been appointed as the Dean of the Medical College, Pakistan. A globally respected clinician, academic and leader, Dr Damji brings decades of experience and a longstanding commitment to AKU’s mission. He will assume the role on August 11, 2025. Dr Damji is the inaugural Laila Endowed Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and …