DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Smart Services Centre affiliated to the Customers Happiness Centre at Umm Al Ramool attracted 8500 clients since it opened two months ago. “The Smart Centre has processed 8500 transactions since it opened two months ago. It is the first 24/7 unmanned smart centre in Dubai Government,” said Ahmed Mahboub RTA’s …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the newly elected president Dr Arif Alvi. In his felicitation message, the Prime Minister expressed good wishes to the new president in discharging his responsibilities and duties under the constitution. The Prime Minister also shared a picture of his youth days with the president. Meanwhile, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Muhammad …

DUBAI: World-first space sharing platform from Australia, spacenow.com, has just signed a regional partnership agreement with Dubai’s SEED Group, a group of diversified companies owned and chaired by the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. Leading the signing was Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group. Spacenow is a platform that …

LONDON: British Airways announced as Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby British Airways will become the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby, flying the Men’s and Women’s squads to tournaments around the world. The multi-year, ground-breaking new partnership will also see the airline become the first ‘Principal Partner’ to Twickenham Stadium, the home …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic Bank recently donated funds for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams in fulfilment of its earlier pledge to pitch in for this national cause. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – Meezan Bank’s Founding President & CEO presented the cheque to Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, in Karachi. In addition …

KARACHI: A three-day single country Thailand Exhibition concluded here on Monday as more than 100 Pakistani companies have expressed their interest to engage in import of Thailand products by getting dealerships. The exhibition was organized by Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government with the support of Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi and managed by Event and …

DUBAI/HO CHI MINH CITY: Emirates and Jetstar Pacific (IATA code: BL) have announced a new codeshare agreement, expanding the existing partnership between the Dubai-based carrier and Jetstar Group. The new partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City-based carrier allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy connectivity on domestic flights within Vietnam, in addition to flights connecting Vietnam to Singapore, Thailand as well …

KARACHI: HumMart has added the category of fresh fruit and vegetables to its portfolio. HumMart an online grocery store went live in April this year. HumMart is continuously expanding its product range and adding new products on a daily basis, and the newest addition is that of a much-needed category of fruits and vegetables. Speaking on the occasion of bloggers …

By TR Ganesh, General Manager, Blueair Middle East After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids in the Middle East to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities. It is a time of transition, not only for children but for parents. Besides being anxious about the regular and recurring worrying thoughts such …

KARACHI: Following the recent release of two new singles “Woh Jo Dekhay Mujhay” and “IK CHAH”, the Battle of the Bands winning band is back and will be releasing 3 more new singles this year. Aaroh, an alternative rock band hailing from Karachi was formed in 1998 when a group of college friends came together. The band attained eminence through …