KARACHI: On Saturday, 3rd August, 2024 River Oaks Academy, we celebrated Orientation Day (2024-2025), a crucial start to the academic year that lays the foundation for a successful journey ahead. Parents and students had the wonderful opportunity to familiarize themselves with our school’s environment, meet our passionate teachers and esteemed visiting faculty, and understand the expectations and values that guide …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) places great emphasis on environmental sustainability across all its projects and strives to raise awareness among its employees about the importance of adopting sustainable practices at home and in the workplace. This includes encouraging the recycling of plastic bottles and aluminium cans in line with the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy …

Web Desk PESHAWAR: LADIESFUND launched in Peshawar with a Who’s Who of Northern KPK women. LADIESFUND President Tara Uzra Dawood came from Karachi to grace the occasion, which was hosted by LADIESFUND Peshawar member Zeba Rehman (Director, Rehman Medical Institute) at the beautiful Peshawar Barracks by Shelton’s Rezidor, as a roundtable with introduction and discussion. The Barracks are owned by …

Web Desk DUBAI: In line with the International Day for the Conversation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic free zone community, was recently honoured and awarded by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) for its significant efforts in sustainability and climate change initiatives. Held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai, the award was presented during a …

LONDON: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, today announced its star-studded list of men players for the second season, scheduled to be held from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House in London. Joining the ranks of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Viswanathan Anand in the second season are returning Superstars, including World No. …

Web Desk AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Finance continues its efforts to achieve a qualitative shift in providing services related to government procurement in the emirate, having concluded a new service provision agreement with Ajman Specialty General Hospital. Through this agreement, the hospital will benefit from the services of the “Tawreed” platform in the Ajman government, as part of both …

DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has recently announced an exclusive flight offer for the UAE market. The airline is offering remarkable discounts of AED 500 on round-trip flights between Dubai and Türkiye when booking on turkishairlines.com or the mobile app. This limited-time offer can be availed by adding the promo code “TKDXB” at the payment …

Dubai Opera and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions announce the Chichester Festival Theatre and Stage Entertainment production of the Olivier Award-nominated musical Singin’ in the Rain. Making its Middle Eastern debut, the show will run from 30th November to 14th December at Dubai Opera. Audiences can look forward to an extraordinary theatrical experience combining classic Hollywood magic with innovative stagecraft, including a breathtaking live rain effect. …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: The American Airlines Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of dependents of the airline’s team members. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance to 336 students as part of its ongoing efforts to invest in future leaders. The annual scholarship program awards $2,500 to eligible full-time undergraduate …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in the UAE and Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai, has opened Japan Visa Application Centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 1 August 2024. Mr. IMANISHI Jun, Consul General of Japan to Dubai and the Northern Emirates inaugurated the Visa Application Centre in Dubai. VFS Global’s Japan …