The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in partnership with the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), hosted a pivotal dialogue on the future of undergraduate education. Held at IBA’s Main Campus, the event brought together esteemed scholars and educational leaders from renowned institutions including AKU, IBA, Habib University (HU), …

DUBAI: Mohamed Al Hashemi, the CEO of Union Coop, emphasized that the celebration of “Emirati Women’s Day” on August 28th represents a national occasion to highlight the achievements of Emirati women in various fields and sectors. This is done under the care and supervision of the country’s wise leadership, which has placed its trust in Emirati women, enabling them to achieve …

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and Bank Alfalah, partnered to introduce the Design Thinking Program in Pakistan. In collaboration with Stanford Life Design Lab, this innovative initiative aims to equip management professionals and senior executives with the powerful tools and mindset of Design Thinking. The collaboration was officially launched at a curtain-raiser event held at the flagship Bank …

RIYADH: Qiddiya City, a global destination for entertainment, sports, and culture, has signed a partnership with Geekay Group, a leading force in the Middle East’s gaming and entertainment industry, to empower Qiddiya’s goal of establishing the world’s premier gaming and esports destination. The partnership, which was signed at the New Global Sport Conference, outlines a framework for both parties to …

DUBAI: A hilarious new exclusive stand-up comedy show is coming to Roxy Cinemas, Dubai’s premium cinema brand in partnership with ‘Movie Magic brought by Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)’. Families and comedy enthusiasts are invited to experience ROXY Comedy Nights with Saleh El Nawawy, a one-night-only breakthrough performance by the beloved Egyptian artist, known in the whole region for his sharp wit, charm, and boundless …

KARACHI: In a significant step towards empowering communities and improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, three prominent organizations—IHRI, PMWES, and MAITS UK—have signed a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place on 27th August 2024, with the MoU signed by Sohaib Gaziyani representing IHRI, Wasim Lawai on behalf of PMWES, and Ms. Sana Mirza from MAITS …

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), affirmed that Emirati women have progressed beyond the level of empowerment to become globally competitive. Through their achievements and pioneering roles, they have significantly contributed to building a sustainable future, becoming an incredible source of inspiration. She said: “Emirati women have …

Web Desk DUBAI: UAE-based Web3 streaming platform, myco, has successfully completed the first closing of its Series A funding, raising $10 million from prominent venture investors across MENA, North America and Europe. Key participants include Daman Investments, Aptos Labs, B Digital, Mocha Ventures, Art3 Foundation, Ghaf Capital Partners, Mix Media Network, Factor6 Capital Partners, and Enjinstarter, along with several prominent …

Khudi Parenting Upgrade Program, a pioneering initiative dedicated to empowering parents with modern parenting skills, is proud to announce its participation in ITCN Asia 2024, the largest IT and telecom exhibition in Pakistan. At ITCN Asia 2024, Khudi Parenting Upgrade Program will showcase its innovative approach to parenting, which focuses on equipping parents with the tools and knowledge necessary to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 4th edition of the PPP MENA Forum is set to make history on September 10-11, 2024, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. Organized by Great Minds Event Management, this premier event will bring together senior Public-Private Partnership (PPP) regulators from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman under one roof for the first time, …