ANTALYA: Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Great Britain filled the recurve men’s team podium at the final world qualification tournament in Antalya, Türkiye today, securing Olympic quota places for their countries. Three team quotas were reserved to the top three nations in this event. Mexico booked their spot when they beat Great Britain 6-2 in their semifinal but were forced to come back after losing the opening …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee organised a Snow Climbing Challenge at Ski Dubai, with the participation of more than 50 female employees from several divisions. The UAE Skiers Team honoured the winning employees who succeeded in skiing the snow slope in a record time. The female employees were happy to take part in …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today marked the inauguration of its first flight to Kraków in Poland connecting Sharjah International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport with a frequency of daily flights. An inaugural ceremony was held at Sharjah Airport prior to departure and was attended by …

DUBAI: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, have formally announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing international trade services. This collaboration will combine EDB’s extensive client base and robust financial operational capabilities with CBD’s advanced trade finance …

Trading and investing platform eToro announces a partnership with X to publish a series of financial education content on X, through livestream events, video on demand and audio Spaces. eToro and X are joining forces to bring accurate and accessible investment content to the platform through the medium of video, posts and Spaces. The program will roll out across the …

​​​​​​​GENEVA: A global initiative for virtual worlds to support sustainable development and enhance city life was announced today at the first UN Virtual Worlds Day at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds – Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms and principles to guide the governance of metaverse solutions in cities for areas such as urban planning, education, …

ISLAMABAD: As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) perpetuates its compassionate legacy of saving lives and ensuring steady blood supply at hospitals and blood banks through its annual blood donation drive. This year, PTCL Group joined forces with Pakistan Red Crescent Society …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is gearing up for an exciting summer, expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio with UEFA men’s national team competitions as the Official Airline Partner. The sponsorship, an extension of the previous partnership around UEFA EURO 2020™, will be kicked off with the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024. The tournament will take place in Germany, from 14 June through 14 …

KARACHI: Lightstone Publishers owned by Ameena Saiyid, Nadia Ghani and Omayr Aziz Saiyid, launched its latest book Dear Mr Jinnah. 70 years in the life of a Pakistani civil servant in Karachi today at a grand event at Mohatta Palace, Clifton. The garden of Mohatta Palace was packed with over 400 guests which was a reflection of the popularity of …

This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), running from June 28, 2024 to September 1, 2024, promises an exciting experience. Particularly enticing for Pakistani visitors, DSS offers world-class shopping, vibrant cultural experiences, luxurious getaways, and incredible deals. From spend-and-win contests to daily discounts, exclusive promotions await. Leading brands and shopping centers across Dubai join the festive atmosphere, providing fantastic opportunities. Families …