KARACHI: Patron in Chief Site Association of Industry(SAI) Siraj Teli, Zubair Motiwala, President Suleman Chawla, SVP Saleem Nagaria, VP Farhan Ashrafi, Younus Bashir, Tariq Yousuf, Jawed Bilwani, Saleem Parekh have expressed deep grief and sorrow on sad demise of Mehtabuddin Chawla, Chairman and CEO of Al-Karam Towel Industries Pvt. Limited. In a statement, SAI leaders, prayed for the blessings and forgiveness …

News Desk RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO) has showcased an integrated package of smart services provided by government and semi-government entities in the Emirate, in sectors including health, business and economy, to encourage the use of smart and electronic channels for customers to complete their government transactions. These efforts are organized in collaboration with government and semi-government …

KARACHI: A couple of new tools have been introduced on Instagram to support small businesses during the present challenges especially being faced by small and medium businessmen in Pakistan. These tools will empower users of Instagram to support their favorite businesses and help entrepreneurs to make their sales. Starting 25 April 2020, businesses in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka can now …

KARACHI: In its effort to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and build capacity in the national healthcare system, JS Bank and its partners donated Rs. 10 Million to the Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan. In addition, the Bank donated another Rs. 7.35 Million to Indus Hospital for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The donation was made under the Rs 110 Million …

GENEVA: As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Ministry of Information and Communications, Viet Nam have taken the difficult decision to postpone ITU Digital World 2020, the global tech event for government, industry and SMEs. The event will now take place as ITU Digital World 2021 in September 2021 in the same venue in …

News Desk DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has inaugurated Dubai’s first in-store hydroponic farm at its Carrefour market Al Wasl store. Launched under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, the farm increases the quantity of fresh, …

ISLAMABAD: Being one of the largest telecom group and backbone of connectivity in the country, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has contributed Rs. 100 Million to the Prime Minister’s COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund-2020 to support the government’s efforts and serve the nation during these trying times. Rashid Khan, President and CEO, PTCL & Ufone, presented the cheque to Imran Khan, …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has launched the Etihad Ramadan Box initiative to bring Iftar meals to homes across the UAE. The airline has partnered with Zomato, the world’s largest restaurant search and discovery platform and one of the UAE’s largest food delivery apps, to deliver these meals to those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) including hospitals, …

KARACHI: Chairman, Law and Order Sub-Committee, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and Chief Police Chamber Liaison Committee (PCLC) Hafeez Aziz, has resigned from both his posts. In his resignation to the Secretary KCCI, Hafeez Aziz said that in connection with the progress in the case of businessman Hammad Poonawala, who was arrested a few days ago on the charge …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone has witnessed a surge in their e-commerce package where business owners can establish a digital platformto introduce their products online. The package is particularly suited to businesses in the F&B, Fashion & Jewellery, Automotive, Media & Entertainment including events ticketing, industrial equipment and home, office and personal utilities trade. There has also been a …