The Group is recruiting more than 17,300 professionals across 350 roles this year The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity of…
Since 2010, the Government of Japan has been actively supporting the professional development of executive-level young government officials in Sri Lanka by providing opportunities for Postgraduate Degree programmes. These scholarships are offered on a grant basis through the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme. The programme is funded by the Government…
A meeting with the group of business community supporting the implementation of the ‘Dream Destination’ project, which aims to modernize 100 railway stations across the country, was held yesterday (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. During the discussion, Dr. Kumanayake emphasized the importance…
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is the national tourism organization which functions under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism and is responsible for the development and promotion of the MICE industry in Sri Lanka. MICE industry i.e. Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions is recording 12% of the total visitor arrivals with…
The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the National Chamber for the knowledge and innovation industry in Sri Lanka, announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors and General Council for the year 2025/2026. This dynamic leadership team brings together seasoned professionals and trailblazers from across the technology and innovation spectrum, demonstrating SLASSCOM’s…
Indian film superstar Hrithik Roshan is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend the grand inauguration of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka project, which will officially open on August 2. An announcement on the official Facebook page of City of Dreams Sri Lanka confirmed the actor’s presence at the event, stating: “We’re…
In today’s dynamic world of equity markets, every trade represents an agreement between two parties to exchange of cash and securities on a future date. This agreement ensures that trade is not only executed but honored, settled, and risk-free. In this context, the importance of risk management in equity clearing and settlement cannot be overstated….
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading name in luxurious and elegant porcelain tableware, has been appointed the exclusive Sri Lankan distributor for Kiros Hospitality. This landmark partnership marks a significant step forward in elevating operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) standards within the country’s fast-evolving hospitality industry. Through this collaboration, Dankotuwa Porcelain will introduce and promote…
Neither the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) nor the government has taken any decision to impose restrictions on vehicle imports at present, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has clarified while responding to recent media reports. The Governor made this statement during a press briefing held at…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of fraud, corruption and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited. The President met with the members of the Committee yesterday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat and engaged in a discussion with them….
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