By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Dawood Global Foundation hosted the 22nd LADIESFUND Power Lunch at Okra, a series now well in its 6th year where women entrepreneurs and professionals network for business development. Over 600 different dynamic women professionals and SME business owners have attended a LADIESFUND Power Lunch to date. Spotted at the full house gathering were Chief Guest French Consul General Didier Talpain, Zeenat …

ABU DHABI: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are reports of more than 2,000 patients receiving dialysis, and this number is expected to increase by 100% by 2023. The high incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the UAE has been attributed to the prevalence of diabetes, obesity and hypertension. NMC ProVita International Medical Center, a subsidiary of the …

DUBAI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Dubai Chapter, recently hosted a fun and entertaining evening with the veteran super star and one of the most humble and humanitarian personalities of Bollywood Mr. Anil Kapoor. The attraction of the event ‘AK Speaks’ was the speech of the Bollywood notable celeb Mr Kapoor on the topic “Life impulses in the …

KARACHI: Catwalk Event Management and Productions under the aegis of Catwalk Cares is hosting an extremely important conference: ‘Stop Child Abuse’ (Through Awareness and Commitment) on Saturday August 31st 2019 at Avari Towers. Ms. Rabiya Javeri Agha, Secretary, Ministry Human Rights will grace the event as the Chief Guest. The underlying impetus of the conference is to raise awareness and shed light on the myriad types of abuse against …

ABU DHABI: Al Forsan International Sports Resort’s pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2019 received big crowds of visitors, comprising various segments of the community with a  passion for horse-riding and shooting.  ADIHEX 2019 has been taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler’s Representative for Al Dhafra …

DUBAI: His Excellency Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), has stressed that the aviation sector, which accounts for about 30 per cent of Dubai’s GDP, will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2020 by providing unparalleled facilities and logistic services to exhibitors and millions …

RIYADH: Bidfood KSA and Georges MONIN SAS France is proud to announce that for the first time ever Saudi Arabia will host MONIN CUP 2019. All mixologist and beverage specialists from all across the kingdom are invited to register online and secure a chance to be the MONIN Champion in Saudi Arabia and win up to US$2000. The competition will …

ABU DHABI: Bawabat Al Sharq Mall treats all shoppers to unbelievable discounts across its outlets as part of Back to School & Knockout Deals.  The next Retail Abu Dhabi offer – ‘Knockout Deals’ started on 15th August and will continue until 7th September. ‘Knock Out Deals’ are being held in association with Abu Dhabi Showdown Week by Retail Abu Dhabi! …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in Dubai, organizes training programs for its staffs to create awareness and promote sustainable environmental approaches. These training programs are intended to support Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiatives. Al Bustan Centre & Residence believes in educating its associates on eco-friendly practices through its on-going series of training …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) confiscated a total of 9,148 counterfeit products from a total of 31,325 inspection and supervisory visits conducted by the department on commercial establishments and outlets located within the emirate’s three cities during the second quarter (Q2) of this year. The second quarter report of the commercial activity was released by …