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 …

News Desk KARACHI: With its commitment to investing USD118 million in the tourism industry of Pakistan, International Hospitality Investment Group (IHIG) has started its operation in Karachi. “Our first vacation system is called Happily” said Mr. Noorul Asif, CEO of IHIG. “We hope to bring happiness into the lives of the people of Pakistan”, he added during the launch among …

News Desk KARACHI: A book “Inconvenient Truths” written by the former Inspector General of Police and former DG FIA Tariq Khosa was formally launched in presence of IG Police Sindh Dr. Kaleem Imam and a large number of police officers here on Friday morning. This ceremony was held over breakfast hosted by the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) at …

DUBAI: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) hosted this year’s Global Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Open Day, bringing together partners from governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGO and United Nations (UN) agencies to discuss the latest technology solutions to meet the growing demands on humanitarian emergencies. The event took place at the Address Boulevard Hotel in the presence …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consul General of Italy in Karachi Ms. Anna Ruffino visited TAF VTI Foundation and was positively impressed with the nonprofit organization’s activities. TAF Foundation, through its award winning TAFF-VTI (TAFF- Vocational Training Institute) project aims to create an entirely new skilled workforce for Pakistan and formalize the previously informal sectors. Anna Ruffino appreciated the organization’s role …