News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE announced that Consumer orders through Union Coop online store are delivered within 2 working days maximum, as of May 10th 2020, as this comes within the framework of improving its services to delight the community members and contribute towards curbing the spread of Coronavirus. Spokesperson: “Union Coop raised …

DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has announced a new opening date for its upcoming mall in Sharjah – City Centre Al Zahia.  Now set to open in March 2021, the decision allows tenants sufficient time to prepare for their new store openings and ensure they can provide a compelling …

KARACHI: Tara Uzra Dawood, President, Dawood Global Foundation & LADIESFUND thanks supporters and salutes the amazing, iconic LADIESFUND Award winners Yasmeen Lari, Sheema Kermani, Shabina Musta, Angie Marshall and Simi Kamal, who are personally handing out ration boxes to needy individuals as part of the LADIESFUND 1000 Families Ration Drive #LF1000. Zakat honoured donations are being given as well as …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has achieved record savings in the use of power by implementing 46 projects and initiatives during 2019 as part of its Green Economy strategy. Numbers released reflect that RTA’s savings amounted to 45 million gallons of water, 30 million litres of fuel, and 39 million kilowatt-hours. Results achieved can be contributed to RTA’s …

News Desk DUBAI: Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), has highlighted the need for continuous efforts to tap innovation, quality and excellence as the key foundations to re-engineer the future of higher education and create a new generation of graduates who are qualified to lead in the 21st century. The call was raised during Dr. …

News Desk DUBAI:  Dubai Chamber’s Center for Responsible Business recently organized an online training workshop on the UAE National Self Employment Platform, which has been launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness of the citizens and companies about this platform and its benefits, along with the methods of applying, especially in light …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its 32nd consecutive year of profit, against a drop in revenue mainly attributed to reduced operations during the planned DXB runway closure in the first quarter, and the impact of flight and travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the fourth quarter. Released today in its 2019-20 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted a profit of AED …

LONDON: Learning Resource Network (LRN) in the UK has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. LRN is one of 220 organisations in Britain to be recognised with this prestigious accolade. The CEO of LRN, Muhammad Zohaib Tariq who is the citizen of the United Kingdom but belong from Pakistan, states: “This is another proud moment …

KARACHI: Ngabuburit which literally means doing leisure activities prior to iftar has become the tradition in Indonesia where the people spend their afternoon having fun with friends and  families, doing gathering activities, culinary tours in food street bazaars, and engaging in other social activities to pass the last few hours before breaking of the fast in Ramadan. Like the Indonesian …

KARACHI: To keep devices safe from cyberattacks during COVID19 lockdowns, Microsoft has shared some useful guidelines on cybersecurity & data protection. “Our world has changed dramatically over the last couple of months and in an effort to keep the wheels turning, companies across the world are switching to remote work and Microsoft is no different”. Earlier this month, the company asked …