KARACHI: Pollution is a serious threat to marine life in Pakistani waters. It is adversely affecting marine turtles, sea birds and other diverse marine life. This was stated by speakers during a briefing session at a beach cleaning drive organized by WWF-Pakistan and other partners to mark International Coastal Cleanup Week at Sandspit Beach. More than 400 students from government …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan is a water stressed country and is nearing the threshold of water scarcity. This was stated by speakers during a media briefing session conducted by WWF-Pakistan under the project titled International Labour and Environmental Standards (ILES), Application in Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This six-year project, funded by the European Union, is jointly being …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Blue Band launched its campaign ‘Acchai Barhnay Do’ this year with the aim to create a more inclusive environment for kids all over Pakistan. Blue Band is Pakistan’s leading spreads brand enjoyed all over Pakistan for over 25 years. It is a daily source of essential fats and vitamins that help children to grow, develop and …

DUBAI: In the first week of the current school year, the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) started sending smart messages to interact with motorists and parents when driving in school zones through smart signs capable of detecting & displaying the driving speed and sending direct friendly messages to the drivers through expressive emoticons such as WhatsApp Emojis. These facial expressions …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: TESOL International Certification has been launched from the platform of Eureka Global Education along with the CEO of TESOL Canada and USA, Dr. Siavash Valizadeh here at Arena Karachi. We have taken a practical initiative to promote international teaching career vigorously by introducing TESOL in Pakistan said Mr. Muhammad Kashif Memon at the inauguration ceremony. The …

KARACHI: Aman Tech received the prestigious ‘International Centre of the Year 2017’award at the South Asia Centre of Excellence 2017 Awards in Sri Lanka. Aman Tech was recognized by City & Guilds, for its quality of instruction, industry-aligned training and efficient operations. Every year, City & Guilds holds the Centre of Excellence Awards to recognize the achievements of institutions that …

ABU DHABI: His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, stopped by photographer Majed Al Katheeri’s wildlife photo exhibit at the ongoing hunting and equestrian event – ADIHEX – in Abu Dhabi. The Emirati photographer greeted the minister and gave him a brief on the photo series. Al Katheeri’s work weaves together raw, unique …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: After the success of The Dawood Foundation’s (TDF) grand science exhibition last year – Magnifi Science, TDF is organizing the “TDF Magnifi-Science Exhibition 2017” from 6th– 8th October at Dawood Public School. The Exhibition is sponsored by Dawood Hercules Corp and Engro Corp while HUBCO is the supporting sponsor. TDF Magnifi-Science Exhibition is based on a museum model where …

DUBAI: Thuraya Telecommunications Company is attending the humanitarian and international development event, AidEx, held from September 13-14 in Nairobi, Kenya. The MSS operator will be meeting with disaster management partners and displaying its latest range of relief comms equipment at the event. Now in its fourth year, the two-day annual conference is a prominent gathering where over 500 aid professionals …

DUBAI: HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has held a coordinative meeting with HE Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. The meeting discussed ways & means of boosting their cooperation in managing traffic movement during mega events in Dubai. At the start …