KARACHI: Sastaticket.pk, an online travel agency (OTA) based in Karachi, Pakistan, announced today at the 021 Disrupt Conference that it has secured US$1.5 M for its Series A, led by regional venture capital firm Gobi Partners. The investment marks Gobi’s first venture into the Pakistani market and adds another pioneering company to its growing TaqwaTech portfolio. Founded in September 2016 by brothers …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The international conference on entrepreneurship and innovation, 021Disrupt, was held on Nov 10 and 11 in Movenpick hotel Karachi to connect the world’s leading investors, innovators, and tech pioneers with the startup community of Pakistan to exchange insights and explore investment opportunities. The 2-day conference was organized by The Nest I/O, P@SHA’s Tech Incubator. The conference has …

DUBAI: Educators in the UAE can now complement their lessons with a variety of fun and forward-thinking topics and activities developed as part of a new series of online learning resources by Expo 2020 Dubai. Created by the Expo School Programme in collaboration with volunteer teachers from across the country, the materials are designed to engage, inspire and spark the …

SHARJAH: Zulekha Hospital Sharjah has successfully saved the life of a patient suffering with advanced lung cancer which had spread to the brain causing him to vomit uncontrollably. Following decades of heavy smoking, Mr. Parvez Ansari, was diagnosed with bronchogenic carcinoma over two years ago at the hospital. Following his diagnosis, the patient quit smoking and was recommended by Zulekha …

KARACHI: Lucky Cement Limited (psx: LUCK) won the 8th Fire, Safety and Security Convention & Award 2018, organized by The National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH). The award ceremony was held at a local hotel. Lucky Cement received the award in recognition of its contributions in the field of fire and safety and its commitment towards modern technology to control …

AREZZO: OROAREZZO, the Show that promotes the best of Made in Italy gold and jewellery manufacture on an international scale, organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), is to be held at an earlier date: from 6thto 9th April 2019 at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi. IEG’s decision to bring the Arezzo event forward was taken in order to be in better syntony with the gold and jewellery …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced its third quarter 2008 operating results. The Company and its subsidiaries recorded total revenues of Baht 47,953 million, an increase of 2.2% from the same period of last year. The net loss was 3,686 million baht, partly due to the impact of natural disasters in Japan. And the number of Chinese tourists decreased. In addition, …

LONDON: British Airways has revealed it’s offering a new style of work experience – this time for teachers, not pupils. The airline has already received huge demand for the one-day work experience sessions and is urging teachers to apply now for one of the limited number of spaces still available. Teacher Take-Off The new programme, called ‘Teacher Take-Off’, sees teachers being invited into …

DUBAI: International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) announces with regret and great sadness that it’s founder and show director Mr. Dilip Nihalani has passed away suddenly on November 6th 2018. Through his personal and professional values, Mr. Dilip was able to touch all his employees and exhibitors as a leader, visionary and as a very humble human being. His greatest love …

LONDON: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, participated in World Travel Market (WTM), the world’s leading travel trade show, taking place in London from 5 to 7 November. The airline participated alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and a number of Bahraini travel and tourism industry representatives including hotels, travel agencies and destination management companies. Gulf …