A large number of female doctors are out of job in Pakistan despite the fact that the world’s fifth most populous country badly needs qualified medical practicers. Ironically, this is happening in a country where the resource-constrained government is spending billions of rupees on subsidizing medical education in public sector universities. As many as 35% female medical doctors are unemployed …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its partnership with Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as the new brand ambassador. This collaboration marks an important milestone as Etihad strengthens its presence in the Indian market and reunites with one of India’s most celebrated Bollywood stars. Katrina Kaif, renowned for her global …

The Sri Lanka Food Festival inaugurated with a big fan fare at Nadia Restaurant, Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The event was inaugurated by Brig (R) Harris Nawaz, Caretaker Provincial Minister of Sindh for Interior as the Chief Guest. While the Guest of Honor was Mr M. Iqbal Memon, Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Sindh. His Excellency Mr Jagath Abeywarna, Consul General of …

DUBAI: Further building on its commitment to provide customers expanded access to its route network, Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380 operation. With all three of Emirates’ slots already in use at Sydney airport, the airline is able to commit nearly 2,000 extra weekly seats with the upgrade to its double-decker …

Mr. Gianluca Cameruccio visited Karachi on the invitation of the Consul General of Italy in Karachi H.E.  Danilo Giurdanella. The purpose of the aforementioned visit was mainly to evaluate and discuss with the local authorities and offices, regarding the security and management of public order services, within Pakistan, specifically during sporting and football events.  During his stay in Karachi, Dr. …

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today announced that Sherifa Hady has been appointed to lead the HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales business, assuming the role on September 1. An accomplished senior leader within HPE, Sherifa recently celebrated 23 years with HPE and three years with the HPE Aruba Networking team. She steps into her new position as General Manager, EMEA Sales, …

News Desk KARACHI: On 7 September 2023, the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat attended the opening of 13th International Premier Solar Power & Energy Exhibition & Conference at Karachi Expo Centre on 7 September 2023. The exhibition was held for 3 days and was attended by + 120 participants from various countries …

News Desk KARACHI: On the third day of the “Pakistan Theater Festival” held by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, a program based on Sri Lankan traditional dance & Music Kanya was organized by the Sri Lankan dance group, in which the President of the Arts Council Muhammad Ahmad Shah, Consul General of Sri Lanka Jagath Abeywarna and Diplomats from …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has participated in the ‘Big Inter-Council Networking Night’ event as part of its efforts to support the business community, promote cross-border economic partnerships, and consolidate the emirate’s position as a highly competitive hub for global trade. Organised by a number of business councils under the umbrella of …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group and Microsoft have joined forces to train, mentor and transform high-potential UAE Nationals to become future leaders. The curated, high-impact programme is designed around Microsoft’s technology courses, including digital transformation and driving business impact with AI, as well as the development of soft and leadership skills. The shared vision is to educate and inspire …