DUBAI: The Federal Youth Foundation launched the “Emirati Values Iftar” initiative to celebrate Ramadan, whereby Emirati families host resident families from all backgrounds in their homes for Iftar meals throughout the Holy Month, introducing them to authentic Emirati customs and values. Organised under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman …

KARACHI: Fahad Mustafa, renowned actor and TV personality, announced his collaboration with Reckitt Benckiser (RB), makers of Dettol, as the official brand ambassador for RB’s social pledge ‘Hoga Saaf Pakistan’. As an ambassador of Hoga Saaf Pakistan, Fahad Mustafa will be involved in creating awareness and educating people regarding personal hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness for a healthier, cleaner and greener …

News Desk PARIS: Star Alliance has officially completed the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980 square metre facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture. The lounge is available to First and Business Class customers as well as Star Alliance Gold members travelling …

KARACHI: The very talented water-colorist, Anum Ashraf, is among the young artists showcasing their work here, at an exhibition at Gallery Full Circle, today. The exhibition continues till 20th May 2019. Water and Color, as the group show is called, features four works by Anum Ashraf under the titles of Euphoria 1 2 3 (triptych) The exhibition, an open-for-all event …

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan has been recognised as the Best Commercial Bank 2019 by Management Association of Pakistan (MAP). This award is a recognition of Standard Chartered’s superior and unmatched product suite and banking capabilities. Since inception Standard Chartered has launched several products and solutions to meet the needs of its diverse set of clients and is also known for providing best in class service. Shazad Dada, …

KARACHI: A delegation of K-Electric called on Minister for Energy Sindh Imtiaz Sheikh and Minister for Local Government Sindh Saeed Ghani today and reiterated the power utility’s commitment to provide maximum possible relief to its customers during Ramadan. The KE delegation, headed by its CEO Moonis Alvi, briefed the ministers about the power utility’s summer preparedness in terms of upgradation …

KARACHI: Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, is proud to announce that UIT students have won the 1st prize out 60 innovative ideas at ‘Geeks 2019’ at an open house exhibition and project competition recently held at Bahria University Karachi. Under the able supervision of Mr. Rehan Ahmed Khan the UIT students Bilal Khan, …

DUBAI: After high demand for two years running, dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest standing travel agency, is bringing back its popular ‘Secret Stays’ for 2019. Just in time for the summer months, travellers can snap up unmissable, exclusive staycation deals each week on hotels across the UAE. The only catch is that the property name will not be revealed until the …

DUBAI: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is introducing a host of special offers to reward customers during the holy month of Ramadan. Details of the Ramadan promotions are as follows: The bank is doubling the Kunooz Savings Account prizes, giving away two Tesla cars and five additional daily prizes of AED 3,000 each to Kunooz account …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and the Best Bank in Pakistan has recently joined hands with Port Services Limited (PSL), Sialkot as their exclusive partner for  payments & cash management services. The agreement was signed by Mr. Abdullah Ahmed – Group Head Corporate & Institutional Banking, Meezan Bank and Mr. Navid Iqbal Sheikh – Director, Port Services Limited (Chairman SDPT) …