ABU DHABI: GE Power has enhanced the operational efficiency and performance of ADNOC Refining’s Ruwais General Utilities Plant with the implementation of its MXL2 upgrade solution on two GE 13E2 gas turbines. The technology upgrade has increased the total output of the turbines by up to 23 megawatts (MW) using the same amount of fuel. It has also enhanced the availability …

WASHINGTON D.C., USA:  The UAE Space Agency, represented by a high-level delegation led by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, is participating in the 70th International Astronautical Congress 2019 (IAC). The event will be held between 21-25 October in Washington D.C. under the …

KARACHI: Mush Panjwani, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer, Coffee Wagera (CW) has connected with his customers with the same passion with which he nurtures the talent of his employees. CW, which is running successfully in Karachi’s Badar Commercial, DHA and at Maskan, Gulshan, is aspiring to expand into new areas of Karachi and across Pakistan. To appreciate the efforts of …

DUBAI: Education For Employment (EFE) and the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Human Resources Department have delivered work readiness training to 24 Emirati youth as part of the Pathways to Progress programme in partnership with Citi Foundation. The 50-hour training that took place in Ras Al Khaimah was designed to equip the young Emiratis with communication, customer service, personal development and …

DUBAI: The entertainment icon, Olivia Newton-John, was honoured with the ‘Wellness Pioneer Award’ at the World Spa Awards 2019 in Dubai, UAE. The Australian singer-songwriter, who is co-owner of Gaia Retreat & Spa in Byron Bay, took top honours at the gala ceremony for her outstanding contribution to the wellness industry and serving as a leading voice for complementary therapies. The red-carpet …

KARACHI: Dettol, one of the leading germ protection brands in the country, has launched a newrange of personal wash products for the winter season, Dettol Soothe. The products in this range are equipped with 2X moisturizers,powered by Aloe Vera extracts and Green Apple fragrance, ensuring a perfect bath and body solution for this dry season. With the launch of thisrange, …

News Desk LONDON: Promising scientific research on the impact of climate change on brain health, advancements in epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, the relationship between stroke and dementia, new data on gene therapies and neurogenerative diseases and developments in brain-machine interfaces are just a few of the topics to be discussed by 4,000 of the most elite neurologists and specialists from …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its expansion across Europe by adding 5 popular cities to its collection of codeshare destinations with Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline. Under the expanded agreement, with the first flights set to depart on 27 October, guests can travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat to Munich and Frankfurt and …

LAHORE: Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the largest oil marketing company of Pakistan, extended support of Rs 10.0 million to the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), to be used as part of scholarships to bright students currently enrolled in the university. An agreement signing ceremony between the PSO CSR Trust and the LUMS was held in Lahore. Mr. …

KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, and Afiniti, a multinational advanced analytics company, have partnered to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in customer service contact centers across Pakistan, fostering significant gains in customer satisfaction and revenues. As part of its long-term commitment to meet and exceed customer satisfaction, Jazz engaged Afiniti to use their AI powered contact center technology to …