Dubai Duty Free has announced a donation of AED5 million, through its Foundation, to the 1 Billion Meals initiative, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility drive. Organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the campaign provides food support to the underprivileged and the undernourished in 50 countries around the world, especially vulnerable groups such as children, …

Pakistan’s leading pharmaceutical company Martin Dow Marker Ltd. (MDM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a leading Online Pharmacy of Pakistan i.e., “Dawaai” for Joint Patient Awareness, Access & Care (JPAAC) program. The purpose behind this strategic collaboration is to increase patients’ awareness on disease and dosage compliance and the dissemination of reliable information to cater to the health issues …

Saudi Reinsurance Co. (Saudi Re), listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), announced that the board of directors, in a meeting on April 6, 2022, recommended increasing the company’s capital through a rights issue. The SR 445.5 million (USD 118.7 million) rights issue will increase the capital from SR 891 million (USD 237.5 million) to SR 1.336 billion (USD 356 million). Accordingly, …

The Sofitel Dubai Downtown has curated a lavish multi-cultural dining experience this Ramadan. Enjoy a family-friendly Iftar at Les Cuisines Break your fast with a culinary journey with Ibn Batutta at Les Cuisines as the restaurant serves local delicacies from North Africa, Turkey, Iran, India, Sri lanka and South East Asia this holy month of Ramadan. Ideal for families, social …

Dawlance – Pakistan’s No. 1 brand of home appliances in Pakistan and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arcelik, Turkey, initiates its new localized AC production line built with European Standards. Arcelik – the second largest manufacturer in Europe (based in Turkey), has facilitated the design and manufacture of this product through the transfer of technology and design know-how to Pakistan in …

This year’s Cityzens Giving Youth Leadership experience, in partnership with Etihad Airways, saw six of the initiative’s inspiring Young Leaders head to the United Arab Emirates for a once-in-a-lifetime trip, with the Young Leaders engaging with the local communities in the UAE in an enriching, leadership experience.   The Young Leaders, each selected for their dedication and commitment as leaders …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently organised a webinar that examined several case studies and best practices in maintaining energy and water efficiency in green buildings. The webinar, hosted by the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Green Buildings, was joined by 100 participants from the business community representing various economic sectors. Sessions during the webinar addressed the status and …

Samsung Gulf Electronics equipped the Museum of the Future with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. VRF systems deliver world-class energy efficiency and an unmatched Energy Efficiency Rating (EERa), and actively support the national sustainability goals by acting as the backbone of the recently opened museum. The Samsung VRF system was implemented across the operation area in the building with connected …

Systems Limited and the FAST-NUCES Lahore collaborated for training and development of students to fulfill future talent needs. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Toima Asghar, CHRO, Faisal Tajammul, SVP/Head – Cloud Application Development & Maintenance, Adeel Ahmed Chatha, Manager/Lead Industrial & Academia Linkages from Systems Limited and Dr. Hammad Naveed, Director – FAST Lahore, Dr. Ali Afzal, Assistant …

In an effort to improve food packaging and follow hygiene standards during food preparation, foodpanda partnered with Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in order to train Homechefs regarding enhanced safety protocols and government SOPs. The training session was conducted with the objective to encourage and promote food safety culture across Punjab, training the Homechefs on basic hygiene and safe food preparation. Speaking …