FUJAIRAH: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, received the “Humanitarian Personality of the Year 2023” award. This award was presented by the World Taekwondo Federation for the first time, in recognition of His Highness’s remarkable contributions in the field of humanitarian work and support for refugees worldwide, among practitioners of this sport, and providing …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The biography based on the life of Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, titled ‘A Life Well Spent’ was officially launched at the 16th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature yesterday, 3rd February at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. Written by Dubai-based author Graeme Wilson, the book captures the …

DUBAI/MUMBAI: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), India’s largest content and entertainment powerhouse, today announced the viewership numbers for the opening week of DP World ILT20’s second season. The tournament garnered an impressive reach of 113 million in its opening week, as per data released by BARC TV+OOH. The company has reported an uptick of 12% as compared to last year …

DUBAI: A delegation of tourists, comprising representatives from ten tourist establishments, including resorts and hotels, organized by “Visit Bahrain,” embarked on a pioneering trip to the Russian capital, Moscow. The primary objective was to boost tourism from Russia to Bahrain by highlighting the diverse tourist destinations within Bahrain, the array of sports and entertainment events held throughout the year, and …

The National Foodpreneur Program is a collaboration between National Foods Ltd and MasterClass Pakistan, designed to empower individuals passionate about culinary arts to excel in the food industry. The National Foodpreneur Program was officially launched in Karachi, Pakistan. The event, held at the MasterClass facility, brought together the talented students, the project team, and the esteemed leadership of National Foods. …

MARSS, a leading defence technology company that develops intelligent turnkey solutions to protect lives and assets, is further strengthening its management team with the appointment of Nabil Alnoor Borhanu to Chair of the Board and Group Managing Director, with Founder Johannes Pinl moving into the role of Chief Technology Officer. Nabil Borhanu is a successful entrepreneur and investor who brings …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French Economy will inaugurate its very first French Lifestyle Exhibition in Dubai, from a unique venue located at the heart of Jumeirah, under the patronage of the French Ambassador to the UAE, Nicolas Niemtchinow alongside the Consul General of France to Dubai & Northern Emirates, …

DUBAI: Transforming Pakistan’s agriculture with strategic collaboration! Unity Plantations, a subsidiary of Sunridge Foods within the Unity Foods Group, has officially signed a crucial agreement with Vital Green Limited. This marks a significant stride in elevating the agricultural value chain and ensuring the provision of top-notch farm inputs. A key initiative toward fostering sustainable growth and fortifying Pakistan’s agricultural sector. …

Alliance Care Technologies and international partner Optain showcased AI-driven software Assure Plus with fully automatic & portable fundus camera (Turnkey solution), available now in the MENA region, during the recently concluded Arab Health 2024 in Dubai. AI driven retinal screening for risk of disease: Optain’s Assure Plus software uses clinically validated AI algorithms to analyze digital retinal images, enabling the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/ISLAMABAD: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the signing of a new concession agreement for Bulk and General Cargo operations with Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the Pakistani federal government agency that oversees the operations of the Port of Karachi. Under the terms of the 25-year concession agreement, …