Dubai Municipality has launched the Smart Inspection Program that aims to execute environmental monitoring activities in the Emirate of Dubai with high precision and efficiency as per international standard specifications. This will contribute to organizing, planning, and overseeing the environmental monitoring operations in industrial and service facilities and development projects in the emirate, as part of the Municipality’s efforts to …

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is set for a star-studded week of world-class action following the Official Draw for the WTA 1000 event, which takes place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from February 19–25. With 64 players in the draw, including 17 of the world’s Top-20 ranked players, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships field includes five …

Grade 1 winner Nations Pride (pictured)was the headline act on day seven of the Dubai World Cup Carnival and he didn’t let his supporters down, posting a smooth success in the G3 Dubai Millennium Stakes (presented by DP World.) The winner of the inaugural Jumeirah Derby at Meydan Racecourse last season, he was dropping in distance here to 2000metres but the result …

By Muhammad Rafiq RAS AL KHAIMAH: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the much anticipated Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon returned for its 16th edition this morning, with an electrifying race that saw world-class athletes, Benard Koech and Hellen Obiri cross the finish line …

NEW YORK, NY: Sprinklr (NYSE: CXM), the unified customer experience management (Unified-CXM) platform for modern enterprises, today announced that the Civil Services and Government Development Bureau of Qatar has selected Sprinklr as the technology platform to deliver unified digital citizen experiences across its government agencies. The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau of Qatar is steadfast in its mission to …

Hollywood A-lister Idris Elba headline the Dubai edition of the global techno and house music festival Elrow XXL on Friday, February 17, 2023. Elba, best known as an Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actor who has starred in several major film and television productions, is also a popular DJ, and a regular performer at some of the biggest music …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. ODAGIRI Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, on behalf of the Government of Japan, presented Mr. Kalim Farooqui with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. The award was bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in recognition of his significant contributions towards Japan. Mr. Farooqui is one …

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) has delivered a record profit before tax of PKR 50.1 billion, registering an increase of 102 per cent year on year. Performance was driven by strong income growth, as well as continued cost and risk discipline. Overall revenue grew by 68 per cent to deliver a highest ever top line of PKR 62.6 billion, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Glossy, grinning cut-outs of World No.1 Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic greet visitors to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, electrical testing is undertaken on the scoreboards above the stands on Centre Court, and the Dubai Duty Free pop-up merchandise stores are fully stocked with branded tee-shirts, keyrings, and tennis balls. It can mean only one …

News Desk DUBAI: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Breakbulk Middle East 2023, concluded its second and final day with a commitment to promote female participation in the industry, and an increased focus on attracting young minds. The 2023 edition of the region’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event witnessed a 94 per cent …