KARACHI: K-Electric’s Chief Generation & Transmission Officer, Dale Sinkler officially energized the new 220kV grid Station located in New Port Qasim which is the 10th 220 kV grid station in K-Electric’s (KE) fleet. This follows the recent construction and energisation of the 220 kV Surjani & 132kV Gulshan grid stations under the USD 460 Million TP-1000 transmission enhancement Project. Reiterating the power …

KARACHI: Amidst the growing threats of Coronavirus, Pakistani telecom operator Ufone in collaboration with National Institute of Health (Pakistan) conducted a public awareness session on Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Ufone Tower in Islamabad to educate its employees about the pandemic, its symptoms and key preventative measures that should be taken on an individual level to avoid any risk. Dr. Mumtaz …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim DUBAI: A Meet & Greet session was arranged by ‘Join Hands with N&H’. This meet & greet was arranged in conjunction with International Women’s Day. This meet and greet session was titled as ‘Join Hands with N&H award distribution’, was arranged to honour and appreciate each member with certificates and shields. This meet & greet session …

DUBAI: Talabat, the region’s leading food delivery platform, has announced that it will waive delivery fees based on consumers proximity to a restaurant, regionwide. The initiative comes with Talabat’s desire to support its restaurant partners & customers to navigate the uncertainty provided by COVID-19. Using Talabat’s in-app location-based technology, customers will be able to choose free delivery from a multitude …

DUBAI: realme, the fastest growing smartphone brand in the world, is all set to unveil its vibrant new realme 6 and realme 6i in the UAE. The young brand is gaining rapid global popularity with their Dare-to-Leap products that promise strong performance, classy design and premium quality. realme has already successfully made its way to be a part of the …

DUBAI: Emirates will be implementing thermal screening measures for all passengers travelling on US flights departing from Dubai International Airport, effective from 12 March 2020. Thermal scanners will be placed at departure gates for all US gateways, starting with EK 231 to Washington Dulles International Airport. If a passenger is found to have a higher than normal temperature, they will undergo …

KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) is pleased to announce that the Board of PICG has appointed Ms. Arjumand Ahmed Shah as Acting President and CEO of the Institute with effect from March 6, 2020. PICG wishes Ms. Shah all the best in her new role and looks forward to reaching new heights under her leadership.

DUBAI: Sharaf Exchange, one of the leading remittances and financial solutions providers in the UAE and a part of Sharaf Group, opened four new branches, aimed at enhancing its branch network covering all the seven emirates.The newly opened branches are located in Dubai’s Al Qusais and International City areas, Sharjah Industrial Area, and Jurf Industrial Area in Ajman. Sharaf Exchange …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Due to the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and its continuing impact on air travel services globally, Etihad Airways continues to follow UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives and has implemented a series of consolidated network changes. This is also being carried out for the safety and convenience of its customers and staff, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be launching a partial  ‘Remote Work’ programme tomorrow (Monday, March 16, 2020), as part of the preventive measures undertaken to address the risks of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Taken in coordination with relevant government entities, the measures add to the Chamber’s efforts to ensure the safety of employees and customers, as …