AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Finance has introduced the “Digital Adventure” programme at the “Ajman X” Centre, marking the beginning of its participation in the fifth edition of “Our Happy Summer 2024,” part of the Ajman Government’s summer initiative. This programme aims to enrich the summer experience for the Ajman community across all age groups and enhance the quality of …

DUBAI: Qashio, the leading Spend Management software and corporate card provider in the UAE, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Landmark Group’s Shukran Loyalty Program, one of the region’s largest and most beloved retail loyalty programs. This collaboration will allow Qashio users to seamlessly exchange their Qashio Points for Shukrans, enhancing the value and flexibility of both loyalty …

DUBAI: Elevision is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to launch Dubai’s newest digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media network. This network will feature new assets located in some of the city’smost iconic business hubs and residential communities owned and operated by DWTC, including One Central, Convention Tower, Sheikh Rashid Tower, and Expo Village Residences. The partnership marks a new era of opportunities for brands to connect with premium audiences …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Serco, a leading provider of public services, has promoted its Chief People and Culture Officer Hana Abu Kharmeh to Chief Operations Officer (COO) – a new role for the Middle East region. The appointment means that Hana will now lead the company’s technology and transition teams, in addition to continuing to oversee the Middle East’s human resources …

On the first morning of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, unveiled the new, ultra-modern ‘Qsuite Next Gen’. This latest iteration of the award-winning Qatar Airways Qsuite brings the World’s Best Business Class in commercial aviation to new heights. The reveal was held in the presence of His Excellency Jassim bin …

News Desk KARACHI: The Royal Thai Consulate General in Karachi successfully hosted the Thai Festival 2024 on July 19-20 at the Dolmen Mall Clifton. The event brought together members of the business community and media to celebrate Thai culture, tourism, and products. The festival was a resounding success, thanks to the generous support of the Dolmen Mall Group and the …

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) proudly announces its significant contribution to the development of the International Standards for Educational Assessment, recently launched by the International Association for Education Assessment (IAEA) in May 2024. These globally accepted standards set benchmarks for best practices in examinations and assessments worldwide. Aligned with IAEA’s vision, these standards ensure valid, reliable, and …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has successfully transitioned to a One-Share Lot system for investor transactions on the regular market, aligning with international best practices for stock market investments. Previously, the minimum marketable lot sizes for listed companies varied from 20, 50, 100, and 500 shares based on their prices. To enhance investor convenience and streamline stock market transactions, this …

The Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, has announced Chess.com as its Official Platform Partner. The multi-year partnership with the world’s largest online chess platform aims to enhance the rising popularity of chess, enabling players and fans to interact and experience action from the Global Chess League. This strategic partnership will allow millions of players and fans follow …

DUBAI: Organisations often grapple with the complexities of access to skills, particularly in anticipating project needs and rapid talent deployment. In 2023, about 1 in 5 global financial services firms achieved less than half of their project goals, largely (40%) due to a lack of skilled talent, which has become increasingly evident over the last three years. Addressing this challenge, …