DUBAI: Emirates announced today its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), via the Spanish city of Barcelona (BCN), starting on 9 December 2019. Emirates’ Mexico City flight will be a linked service with Barcelona, meaning that customers can now travel between the two cities in unprecedented style and comfort.  Citizens …

DUBAI: Picture the scene as the gates of Expo 2020 Dubai open on 20 October, 2020, kickstarting a celebration unlike anything the world has ever witnessed. Passing through those gates for the next 173 days will be a procession of artists and academics, dancers and diplomats, pop stars and pioneering thinkers, culinary wizards and cultural icons, tech ninjas and tomorrow’s …

KARACHI: Saboor Aly, who has gained a humongous amount of popularity in a very short span of time with the kind of exceptional projects she undertakes, is soon going to appear in a new drama serial ‘Naqab Zan’. The drama will be aired on Hum TV and showcases Saboor in a powerful role of a rape victim. She is known …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, Zong 4G has partnered with, Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading banks in Pakistan to provide customized corporate voice and data services. The strategic collaboration will enable Faysal Bank Limited to optimize operations for end-to-end customer experiences through unparalleled connectivity of Zong 4G. The partnership between the companies was formalized, after signing of …

ABU DHABI: Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the UAE Space Agency highlighted its remarkable track record to the nation, in a ceremony that took place in Abu Dhabi. The celebration was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency; His Excellency Dr. Eng. …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international airport, and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a leading energy service company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), have announced the successful installation of a solar energy system comprising 15,000 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International’s Terminal 2 – the largest at any airport in the …

DUBAI: Liv., the digital-only lifestyle bank by Emirates NBD, today announced a donation of AED 50,000 to UAE-based global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares, as part of a charity campaign. The mobile-only bank donated AED 1 to Dubai Cares on behalf of every customer who spun the in-app Wheel and landed on the ‘Try Again’ spoke, which was rebranded to #Liv4Charity in …

PORT VILA: Regulators from around the world gathered in Port Vila, Vanuatu, from 9 to 12 July for the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR). They identified and endorsed a set of regulatory Best Practice ​Guidelinesto fast forward digital connectivity and allow people everywhere to benefit from digital transformation and participate in today’s digital economy. ​ To unlock the full potential of …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Aiming to enhance bilateral trade between two countries, a three-day expo “Top Thai Brands 2019” exhibiting top brands of Thailand is being organized on 20-22 July 2019 at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. The exhibition is being managed by the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government and Event & Conference International. A …

DUBAI: 5G networks are the future of modern connectivity. Faster downloads and smoother browsing has now become one of the prime needs of users all around the world. While this has urged smartphone manufacturers to develop their own 5G powered devices, Huawei took one step ahead and brought in flagship features that help it dominate the 5G market. Investing in …