News Desk RAS AL KHAIMAH: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), has ordered the release of 110 prisoners incarcerated by the RAK Punitive and Correctional Establishment, arrested under various charges, and each serving their respective sentence. The decision to pardon coincides with the advent of Eid Al …

JORDAN: Arab Bank Group reported net income after tax of $ 152.1 million for the first half of 2020 as compared to $453.2 million for the prior period, recording a drop of 66%. The fall in the profits is attributable to the build up of higher provisions, driven by current and forecasted economic conditions, and reflect the deterioration in the macro-economic …

KARACHI: Beijing Language and Culture University will collaborate with Iqra University to initiate joint academic programs in language, culture, research and business studies. Both universities will also partner in offering the Global MBA program. This collaboration will play a pivotal role in promoting the vision outlined by CPEC and the Belt and Road Initiative. The said alliance will foster an …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a quick escape this summer to the idyllic islands of the Maldives. Book now and enjoy an unforgettable holiday at some of the world’s most pristine beaches. With the gradual re-opening of borders, travel restrictions in Maldives have eased and passengers visiting the island nation will …

News Desk DUBAI: Domus Group, organizers of the Dubai HeliShow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, has announced the new dates of the event to January 19-21, 2021 which was originally to take place in November 2020. To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation, the charitable arm of the Dawood Hercules Group, has announced a collaborative project with Aga Khan University (AKU) to build the capacity of frontline healthcare professionals to manage COVID-19 patients across Pakistan. As cases continue to rise across the country, healthcare institutions across Pakistan are setting up dedicated services to treat coronavirus patients, from …

CINCINNATI: As the world marks one year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) affirmed the company’s commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, with confirmation of its Worldwide Partnership for the next four Olympic and Paralympic Games. Building upon the success of the last 10 years of partnership …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: As an equal opportunity employer promoting an accessible environment and inclusive approach, Telenor Pakistan virtually welcomes the seventh batch of its Open Mind Pakistan programme, reiterating its commitment towards reducing inequalities. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Telenor Pakistan, while swiftly adapting to the new normal, remains dedicated towards continuing its flagship programme virtually. Forging strategic partnerships, raising awareness …

News Desk KARACHI: In light of number of cases during the Covid-19 pan­demic, the province of Sindh is witnessing a shortage of high dependency medically equipped units. Continuing with its initiative to provide free of cost appliances to major hospitals all over Pakistan, Dawlance has donated yet another batch of its high quality appliances to The Indus Hospital (TIH) who have …

Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE opened ‘Coop Factory’ – one of the largest commodity warehouses in the Middle East and its wholesale branch to sell food and non-food commodities. The new warehouse is located in the Al Tayy suburb – Dubai and will sell commodities at wholesale prices, which will be at discounts …