The scientist community and academics on Thursday concluded the COMSATS statutory body meeting, called the Coordinating Council, with a futuristic vision filled with resolve to make greater strides in the field of science and technology.  The 24th session was held after a gap of almost three years, the first significant event after Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria was appointed as Executive Director COMSATS, …

Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G has expanded its popular ‘UPower’ portfolio by launching a new denomination offering – ‘UPower 140’. UPower 140 has a validity period of 7 days. The new offering intends to bring ease and convenience to all Ufone 4G customers, who could choose from four different options including All-In-One, Internet, and All Network Calling Bundles. With the …

By Injella Siddiqui/Amna Shariq DUBAI/KARACHI: The wait is finally over, for the first time ever in Karachi now you can learn how to express your love by using food in various ways. Whether someone is dieting, prefers desi exotic cuisines, or has a love for food art, now it has become possible to learn all this under one roof. Sharing …

Danube Properties, the UAE-based affordable housing pioneer and one of the most dynamic and popular private real estate developers in the UAE, unveiled its largest real estate project, Viewz, a set of twin high-rise towers that once complete will deliver apartments and Sky Villas, with a development value exceeding Dh1.4 billion. Launched in partnership with Jumeirah Lakes Towers’ (JLT) master …

A Cardiff-based global online car rental web-application business has secured the backing of a syndicate of four business angels led by lead investor Eamon Tuhami and venture capital company Fuel Ventures. The six-figure investment has been matched by the Development Bank of Wales’ Wales Angel Co-Investment Fund. Based at Tec Marina in Penarth, Finalrentals is the brainchild of Ammar Akhtar …

News Desk DUBAI: Verve Rally – Europe and UK’s first ever carbon-neutral rally hailing from London will depart from Dubai this month as a cavalcade of about 30 supercars fire up their engines and make their way to the dramatic scenery across the United Arab Emirates. Designed as a travel experience like no other for like-minded explorers, Verve Rally is …

The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers. The innovative programme is designed to enhance the diplomatic skills of managers who are stationed around the world, and forms part of the Group’s new Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme. A ceremony to celebrate …

New Zealand will host its first-ever country pavilion at this year’s Arab Health as regional interest in its world-class wellness and health tech innovations continues to grow. New Zealand’s decision to strengthen its presence at the Middle East’s leading healthcare event follows the success of previous market introductions held during Expo 2020 Dubai. Led by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise …

A regular fixture at Arab Health, Dubai Science Park returns to the prominent healthcare conference from 30 January to 2 February 2023. The business district and member of TECOM Group PJSC will scrutinise the region’s flourishing biopharmaceutical and medical technology future over insightful panel discussions and brand activations. Visit Dubai Science Park in the Pavilion Hall at stand P.B10, where …

DHAHRAN/DUBAI: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) bridges the physical and virtual worlds to launch the third edition of its Creative Solutions initiative. Focused on creating immersive digital content, the Year 2 cohort will showcase 15 prototypes in the $100,000 program to potential investors at Ithra’s landmark building and on a virtual platform on February 1, 2023. The …