KARACHI: Facebook has launched its flagship skill development programme ‘Rise’ in Pakistan to help advertising agencies and marketing professionals develop new and contemporary skills for professional success and fulfillment, a statement said. Initially launched in Brazil in 2020, Rise has now grown to 18 countries across four continents to supplement global efforts for the economic … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: A UN agency has warned that Afghanistan’s banking system is on the verge of collapse because of consumers’ inability to repay loans, fewer deposits, and other liquidity problems, leading to a social crisis in an already fragile economy. “Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray. The bank-run problem must be resolved … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Fisheries Development Programme has launched a project to develop commercial algae technology and promote localisation of the algae industry in the kingdom, Arab News reported. The fisheries development programme comes under the purview of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Ali Al-Shaikhi, the CEO of the programme, said the project aims … Read more
