DUBAI: Aster Volunteers, the global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) arm of Aster DM Healthcare, launched two IoT-enhanced Mobile Medical Clinics with Tele-Medicine Services to provide free medical care to underserved populations in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, and Kalaburagi in Karnataka, which will take the total number of Mobile Clinics by Aster Volunteers to 50. The units were flagged off by the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) Karachi proudly celebrated its 9th Annual Convocation with the theme “Skilled Youth, Hope of Pakistan” at the prestigious PC Hotel Karachi. Over 200 graduates specializing in culinary arts, hospitality, travel and tourism, and food safety were honored for their outstanding achievements, marking a milestone in their professional journeys. …

Web Desk DUBAI: The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) has launched Massar Al Ghurair, an innovative skill-based upskilling and job matching program aimed at connecting Emirati and Arab youth with career pathways and employment opportunities. Developed in partnership with SkyHive by Cornerstone, the program bridges the gap between education and employment, creating new opportunities for youth across the Middle East …

News Desk DUBAI: Qashio, one of the leading providers of spend management solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch Visa Commercial Choice Travel program for the first time in the region. With this innovative B2B Travel payments solution launch, Visa and Qashio will support the travel industry in the UAE, MENA, …

By Rafiq Vayani/Rtn Ana Haider of RCK Nexus KARACHI: On Sunday, 5th January, 2025 Annual Picnic organised at the Pakistan Naval Academy for over 850 Rotarians and their families was a great treat and lots of fun for all. The Rotarians look forward to this event for the whole year. It was a big event this time under the guidance …

News Desk MUMBAI: SKAL International India, the premier global organization for travel and tourism professionals, is delighted to announce the SKAL India National Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in Mumbai from September 12–14, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries to foster collaboration, exchange innovative ideas, and celebrate the …

146 Graduates Awarded DegreesTop 5 Students Honored with Gold Medals and Cash Prizes of PKR 25,000 By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) held its 26th Annual Convocation on Saturday at NED University. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Sarosh Lodhi, Vice Chancellor of NED University, who conferred degrees upon 190 graduates. The graduates included 41 …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates marked a significant milestone yesterday as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh. Emirates newest aircraft combines next-generation cabin design and exceptional passenger comfort paired with outstanding onboard service. The aircraft, featuring Emirates’ latest cabin products is the first of 65 A350s joining the airline’s fleet over the …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is on track to welcome 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of the year, setting the stage for its busiest January yet. Daily traffic is projected to peak on 3 January, with over 311,000 guests expected. With an average of 287,000 guests passing through daily during this period—8% higher than the same …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: e&, the global technology group, announced that it has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest banner flown whilst in freefall (skydiving). As part of its efforts to bring its new brand positioning, “Go For More” to life, e&, in collaboration with Skydive Dubai, facilitated the freefall. Five skydivers jumped from an altitude of …