DUBAI: Picture the scene as the gates of Expo 2020 Dubai open on 20 October, 2020, kickstarting a celebration unlike anything the world has ever witnessed. Passing through those gates for the next 173 days will be a procession of artists and academics, dancers and diplomats, pop stars and pioneering thinkers, culinary wizards and cultural icons, tech ninjas and tomorrow’s …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, Zong 4G has partnered with, Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading banks in Pakistan to provide customized corporate voice and data services. The strategic collaboration will enable Faysal Bank Limited to optimize operations for end-to-end customer experiences through unparalleled connectivity of Zong 4G. The partnership between the companies was formalized, after signing of …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international airport, and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a leading energy service company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), have announced the successful installation of a solar energy system comprising 15,000 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International’s Terminal 2 – the largest at any airport in the …

DUBAI: Liv., the digital-only lifestyle bank by Emirates NBD, today announced a donation of AED 50,000 to UAE-based global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares, as part of a charity campaign. The mobile-only bank donated AED 1 to Dubai Cares on behalf of every customer who spun the in-app Wheel and landed on the ‘Try Again’ spoke, which was rebranded to #Liv4Charity in …

PORT VILA: Regulators from around the world gathered in Port Vila, Vanuatu, from 9 to 12 July for the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR). They identified and endorsed a set of regulatory Best Practice ​Guidelinesto fast forward digital connectivity and allow people everywhere to benefit from digital transformation and participate in today’s digital economy. ​ To unlock the full potential of …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Aiming to enhance bilateral trade between two countries, a three-day expo “Top Thai Brands 2019” exhibiting top brands of Thailand is being organized on 20-22 July 2019 at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. The exhibition is being managed by the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government and Event & Conference International. A …

DUBAI: 5G networks are the future of modern connectivity. Faster downloads and smoother browsing has now become one of the prime needs of users all around the world. While this has urged smartphone manufacturers to develop their own 5G powered devices, Huawei took one step ahead and brought in flagship features that help it dominate the 5G market. Investing in …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it has appointed Mr. Mohamed Al Hamer as a country manager for its Colombo and Male stations and with this appointment, he will become the youngest ever country manager for Gulf Air in the Asia Pacific region. Mr. Al Hamer will represent Gulf Air in Sri Lanka …

News Desk LA PAZ: The finest travel brands in Latin America have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Bolivia. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Ceremony in the administrative capital, La Paz, to find out who amongst them would be crowned best of the best. Winners at the red carpet reception …

ADDIS ABABA: Addis Ababa University conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree upon Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines at the University’s annual graduation ceremony held at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa on 13 July, 2019. Guest of Honor of the ceremony H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, hooded and handed over the Degree to Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam in recognition and …