BANGKOK: Barrister Haya Emaan Zahid, Chief Executive Officer of the Legal Aid Society (LAS), has been recognized at the prestigious PILNET 2024 Global Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, where she was bestowed with the Global Pro Bono Publico Award. This esteemed accolade highlights her outstanding contributions in strengthening public-private partnerships and advancing critical legal aid services for marginalized communities, particularly prisoners, …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: ADNEC Group held a press conference on Thursday , 14 November, 2024 to launch XPANSE 2024, the world’s first global forum that will bring together some of the world’s foremost experts in technology and advanced science, setting a global vision for the future in the heart of Abu Dhabi from 20-22 November. Under the esteemed patronage of …

News Desk DUBAI: In a collaborative move to strengthen the joint economic cooperation between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is organizing a Qatari trade mission to the UAE, bringing together over 25 Qatari companies from various sectors. The mission, sponsored by “Tasdeer”, the export promotion arm of QDB, aims to explore unique opportunities in UAE …

News Desk DUBAI: Heriot-Watt University and Grant Thornton today published a detailed report on the representation of women on audit committees in the UAE. Entitled ‘Grant Thornton Discovery Series – Women on Audit Committees in the UAE 2024’, the report recognises the importance of the critical role audit committees play in organisations and the significance of women on audit committees. …

Waste to Zero: The Global Initiative for Waste Decarbonisation has published a white paper focused on the role of waste as a scalable solution for decarbonisation and a net zero future. The paper was jointly developed by the partners as part of the initiative, including the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, Tadweer Group, and …

KARACHI: ILMA University’s Faculty of Management Sciences proudly announces the 17th International Conference on Management & Social Sciences, to be held at the Main Campus from Nov 15 – 16, 2024. This two-day event will focus on innovative strategies for achieving sustainable success in business and economics, highlighting the transformative role of technological advancements. The conference will commence with a …

Dubai Sports Council Brings Together Sporting Icons Khabib Nurmagomedov, Sania Mirza, and Patrice Evra Alongside Harbhajan Singh to Elevate Dubai’s Global Sports Presence Sport Desk DUBAI: Dubai Sports Council has announced the appointment of Indian cricket legend Harbhajan Singh as Sports Ambassador for Dubai, marking a significant step in the emirate’s commitment to developing its sporting infrastructure and culture. The …

DUBAI: Bollywood’s award-winning playback singer and composer Vishal Mishra is all set to make his electrifying debut at Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena on November 22. Fans in the UAE are gearing up for an unforgettable evening as the maestro takes the stage to perform his chart-topping hits live for the first time in the city. Renowned for his soulful voice and …

DUBAI: More than 1,000 industry professionals from over 50 countries will convene at Fastmarkets’ Middle East Iron and Steel 2024 conference next week to discuss the evolving role of steel in the region’s ongoing transformation, fueled by ambitious mega-projects that are significantly reshaping its infrastructure and economy. The region’s progress in energy transition and economic diversification creates an unprecedented emphasis on …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, makes its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, taking place between 13 and 15 November at the Sakhir Airbase in Manama. The carrier will showcase the retrofitted cabin interiors on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring its flagship lie-flat seats in Business Class. Visitors on day one and day two of the …