By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: UAE’s school students put their engineering skills to the test at Emirates Aviation University’s (EAU) eighth Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The annual competition at EAU campus in Dubai aims to inspire innovation, encourage hands-on problem-solving, and ignite interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Students in grades 11 …

KARACHI: Engro Polymer & Chemicals (EPCL), a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, has successfully commissioned its Rs 11.7 billion hydrogen peroxide plant, marking a major milestone in its journey of undertaking investments that drive Pakistan’s economic growth. This project has been developed with investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support EPCL’s expansion in the hydrogen peroxide market. With an …

News Desk KARACHI: The four-day 16th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry (ISNPC-16) was inaugurated at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, by the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, on Monday. Around 60 scholars from more than 29 countries, along with 400 scholars from Pakistan, are participating in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The She Investment Summit, hosted by Dubai-based Women Board of Directors (WBD) in association with The Brain & Performance Centre – A DP World Company, convened top executives and government officials. The compelling conversations and key takeaways set a new benchmark for investing in women’s leadership and paved the way for stronger community building and networking. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Dell Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive advancements in digital infrastructure by providing EHS with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity technologies, paving the way for transformative changes in the UAE’s healthcare system. The memorandum of understanding was signed by H.E Mubaraka Mubarak Ibrahim, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Acting …

The retail pioneer announced a progressive financial performance for FY 2024, wherein the revenue reached AED 2,491 million, showing a 5% increase, while profit before tax rose by 18%, reinforcing its signature leadership and market dominance. DUBAI: The leading Dubai-based retailer ‘Union Coop’ announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, showcasing ‘revenue surge’ and operational flexibility. …

DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East’s sleep survey reveals that almost 80% of UAE residents prefer sleeping on their side, with 50% opting to sleep alone. The survey also underscores the importance of complete darkness (94%), silence (83%) and cool rooms (74%), as well as the widespread use of pillows (98%), offering valuable insights into the sleep habits of residents across …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Yasmina American School, a new educational institution by Aldar Education, will open its doors to students in August 2025 in Khalifa City. The school aims to provide accessible, high-quality American education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 5, meeting the needs of families seeking affordable yet robust academic options. Strategically located in a family-friendly area, Yasmina …

News Desk KARACHI: Barkat Frisian Agro IPO’s book building phase will start (today) on 17th February and continue till 18th February where high net worth individuals and institutional investors will subscribe to 100 percent of the issue size. The successful bidders, however, will be provisionally allotted only 75% of the issue size, i.e., 50,801,250 shares, and the company will offer …

ESPOO, Finland – Ooredoo Qatar, the leading telecommunications company in Qatar with more than 3.4 million customers, has selected Nokia to modernize the operator’s core network to enable the delivery of more advanced services, using network slicing and the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities that strengthen network performance, reliability, and the overall customer experience. The modernization will support …