Author: Hafiz Muhammad Suleman

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of soft skills for accountants and finance professionals cannot be overstated. Traditionally, the finance sector has placed a primary focus on technical proficiency and quantitative abilities. However, the modern financial professional must be equipped with a more versatile skill set to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century. This is where the development of soft skills comes into play, transforming the careers of financial experts and assisting business owners in comprehending the intricacies of financial statements. The ACCA Sportsmasters Community has taken a significant step in addressing this need by introducing…

The Embassy of Pakistan organized an event today to recognize the performance of Pakistani students, studying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially at Secondary School and Higher Secondary School examinations. Fifty-five students from across the UAE participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi congratulated the high achievers; commended their hard work and dedication; and also appreciated the contribution of teachers and parents in their success. Ambassador Tirmizi urged students to keep up their hard work as it would be pivotal in meeting their aspirations and enabling them to contribute to the success of the…

Sharjah, UAE, October 2023 – Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation by launching an innovative onsite water bottling plant system. This initiation represents the first of its kind among hotels in the Northern Emirates, aiming to eliminate the use of plastic bottles, preventing approximately 300,672 plastic bottles from entering the environment annually. His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority graced the launch and commended the unwavering commitment to sustainability of Coral Beach Resort Sharjah.  He reiterated, “Let me congratulate…

Dubai :Some of the world’s biggest cricketing names will descend on Edgbaston stadium in 2024 for the launch of the World Champion’s League (WCL), a new global T20 tournament developed by Zabawa Entertainment, a Bollywood film and music media production company based across India and Dubai. WCL will consist of retired and non-contracted players from the six major powerhouses of world cricket – England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies and South Africa replaying some of the game’s greatest rivalries including India v Pakistan, last staged at Edgbaston in 2017 during the Champions Trophy.. The tournament is the brain child of…

Ten venues across India will provide the stage for existing records to potentially be broken – here is a look back at the current top innings and bowling figures going into this year’s competition. Top Five ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Innings Martin Guptill (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2015) – 237* from 163 balls (Wellington, New Zealand) The opening batter surpassed all previous World Cup records when he made a historic double century against the West Indies in 2015. He became the first New Zealander to make 200 in a One-Day international, helping his side to a 143-run victory with a…

NEW YORK, (Reuters): The “Swift Effect” will be in full force when the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs travel to New York on Sunday, as a connection between pop music phenomenon Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce has sent fans into a frenzy. The rumored relationship marks a collision between two of the most powerful forces in American pop culture, the juggernaut Swift in the middle of her record-breaking “Eras Tour”, and the National Football League. The pairing seemed all but confirmed when Swift showed up in Travis Kelce’s suite at Arrowhead stadium on Sunday, where she cheered wildly as the tight end caught a three-yard…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2023 (WAM) — Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, addressed an audience of government ministers, senior business leaders, delegates, and climate champions on the final day of ‘Climate Future Week’ held at the Museum of the Future, highlighting the UAE’s hosting of the COP28 climate change conference in November 2023. Almheiri underscored the importance of COP28, which will mark the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of the progress of nations since adopting the Paris Agreement, and help efforts on climate action, including putting measures in…

DUBAI (WAM) — Al Wasl will be brought back to life in spectacular style on Saturday, with visitors set to enjoy a magical and masterful display of stunning visuals and stirring music as the sun sets. Coinciding with its official launch, Expo City Dubai heralds a new chapter with a revival of Expo 2020 Dubai’s nightly “Awakening of Al Wasl” at 18:15 (after evening prayer) – a celebration of the collaborative, creative and optimistic spirit of this innovation-driven city of the future. The beating heart of Expo 2020, and now Expo City Dubai, Al Wasl’s 360-degree projection surface will immerse…

BENGALURU,(Reuters): Torrential rain washed out the warm-up match between hosts India and reigning 50-overs World Cup champions England in Guwahati on Saturday, while the clash between Australia and the Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram was delayed due to a wet outfield. The rain began shortly after India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat, and it continued to prevent play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in northeastern India. With the cutoff time for play set at 7.30pm (1400 GMT) local time, match officials waited until shortly before 6pm before pulling the plug on the contest. England may well not…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is thrilled to announce that ‘Blaze’ and ‘Tonk’ have been unanimously chosen as the names for the mascot duo ahead of the first cricket event they will attend, the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 where they will look to engage and entertain cricket fans. The dynamic pair of brand mascots, symbolizing the unity and spirit that cricket fosters globally, were introduced at a launch event back in August. Fans were invited to be part of the process by suggesting names for these iconic characters through a worldwide fan poll held over the past month. ‘Blaze’,…