By Dr. Syeda Sadaf Akber KARACHI: A two days workshop on ” Advanced Technologies in Water Microbiology” organised by Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education with collaboration of Sindh Medical Store (SMS) at Main campus, DIHE on 29 – 30 June, 2018. Sindh Medical Stores has introduced comprehensive solutions for water microbiology, GMO and mycotoxin detection and food microbiology from world’s renowned …

By Oksana Starostina Our world is multifaceted! I always admire it and suggest everyone to travel. My advice is a perceived traveling  with the goal of understanding how the world works, studying the cultural traditions of different nationalities of the world and with the aim of understanding the mentality of certain ethnographic groupы, and also with the purpose of studying …

DUBAI: The Emirates A380 touched down in Muscat earlier today for a one-off scheduled flight to Muscat International Airport (MCT). This special flight also marks 25 years of Emirates’ service to Oman, and reaffirms the newly opened airport’s infrastructure readiness for A380 operations. The Emirates A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet, was operated by Omani national, Captain Mussallim Al-Dawoodi and …

MASSACHUSETTS: Two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been induced into Smith College Board of Trustees.Earlier in May 2018, Obaid-Chinoy was awarded a Degree of Fine Arts, honoris cause, by the Smith College, for her efforts in documentary journalism in advancing human rights. Obaid-Chinoy is one of 4 members inducted this year who will begin their governance duties from 1st …

By Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Cocoon Home opened its door on 29th June 2018 at Karachi’s upscale shopping district Bukhari Commercial. At its door opening / soft launch was attended by suppliers, vendors selected media representatives and members of Dalal family including Jabbar Dalal, Saleem Dalal, Tauseef Dalal, Mulghalar Hassan, Ammara Jabbar, Waleed Jabbar, Vali Mohammad Dalal, David …

KARACHI: UD Trucks Corporation, together with VPL Limited, the authorized distributor of UD Trucks in Pakistan, yesterday launched the all-new UD Quester heavy-duty truck range in Pakistan. The UD Trucks Quester range was launched on the 29th of June at an impressive ceremony held at Expo Centre, Karachi. The unveiling of Quester created hype among the audience who were eagerly …

ROME: Star Alliance customers travelling from Rome can look forward to a new premium lounge experience at Fiumicino Airport. The new Star Alliance Lounge will welcome eligible First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold Card holders as of June 29th onwards. Located on the upper level of Boarding Zone D in Terminal 3, the lounge provides easy access …

DUBAI:  Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company,have won the ‘UAE Superbrands’ award for the 13th consecutive year. The award is granted by the UAE Superbrands Council, the internationally-acclaimed independent authority for branding excellence. Ali Al Najjar, Assistant General Manager and Head of Operations Department at Al Ansari Exchange received the award at the Superbrands awarding …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: WWF-Pakistan organized 2-day nature photography exhibition at Alliance Francaise that showcased the rich biodiversity through 62 works of professional wildlife photographers. The collection of stunning photographs on display were taken by dedicated nature photographers over a span of many years, who spent countless hours and travelled long distances to capture the bewildering array of wildlife and …

LONDON: After establishing its strong presence within the real estate industry of Pakistan, and extending its foothold in Dubai, Eighteen has now announced its arrival in northwest Europe with a grand launch event in London, at The Dorchester. The event attracted several overseas Pakistanis along with the who’s and who of the localites of UK. Speaking at the auspicious occasion …