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Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Safety Awareness Campaign 2025: NGC organises seminars at various grid stations
LAHORE: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (formerly NTDC) has launched a nationwide series of safety training seminars under 'Safety Awareness Campaign 2025,' aimed at strengthening safety practices and enhancing public awareness, by ensuring compliance with directives of Nepra and equipping staff with essential knowledge and skills to achieve Zero Accident Goal. Following the campaign, safety seminars were organized at 500kV grid stations; New Lahore, Yousafwala (Sahiwal), Gatti (Faisalabad), 220kV grid stations; New Kotlapkhpat, Wapda Town, Ravi, Ghazi Road, Bund Road, Shalamar, Sarfraznagar, Gujrat, Daharki, Jhmapir-II (Sindh) and Industrial-II Quetta. The seminars focused on providing first aid, emergency response and key safety protocols relevant to field operations. Participants received hands-on training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and were trained about emergency preparedness, safety procedures and the significance of life-saving techniques in operational environment. The NGC officers delivered technical presentations covering a range of critical safety topics, including substation and transmission line hazards, field inspection practices, standard of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and newly introduced Permit to Work (PTW) performa by the Nepra. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), firefighting and emergency preparedness sessions were also conducted by Rescue 1122 at some of the grid stations. The seminars saw active participation from NGC staff across the Maintenance, Operations, P&I, Security and Admin departments. Managing Director NGC, Engr Muhammad Shahid Nazir appreciated the Safety Awareness Campaign and stated that safety is fundamental to our operations. He commended all those involved for their dedication to fostering a culture that safeguards our workforce and infrastructure. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Certified Collectibles Group opens office in Dubai
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is thrilled to announce the opening of its Dubai office, making it easier than ever for collectors and dealers to submit coins, paper money, comic books, magazines, trading card games (TCGs), sports cards and non-sports cards for expert authentication, grading and encapsulation. comics and cards will also be accepted, with autographed memorabilia to follow soon. CCG includes such iconic brands as Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), Paper Money Guaranty (PMG), Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and James Spence Authentication (JSA). Since 1987, the CCG brands have certified more than 100 million collectibles. CCG's office is located in the prestigious Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a convenient location for customers in Dubai and the broader region. The first global third-party grading service with an office in the Middle East, CCG also has locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and China. Its United Arab Emirates (UAE) office is operated by its affiliate, Certified Collectibles Group Authentication Services (Middle East) Ltd. (CCG Middle East). In anticipation of CCG's official UAE launch, CCG representatives recently attended the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Abu Dhabi and The Currency Fair in Dubai. At the shows, attendees were able to submit collectibles for grading, and the enthusiastic response affirmed that the region is home to a fast-growing collecting community that is eager to benefit from the CCG companies' certification services. Arafaat Ali Khan, CCG Managing Director, Middle East, noted: 'The extraordinary interest expressed by collectors and dealers at the shows and the caliber of collectibles entrusted to us for grading are strong indicators of the market's potential. I am excited to contribute to its advancement as we make the services of the CCG companies more accessible.' Submit Using the CCG Companies' New UAE Websites Collectors and dealers in the Middle East can now visit the CCG companies' UAE websites to learn more about authentication and grading, explore the range of options for services and fees, and prepare submissions. After submissions are completed, collectors can schedule an appointment to drop off their collectibles by calling +971 800 0321348 or emailing Service@ ● For coins, tokens and medals, visit ● For paper money, visit ● For comics and magazines, visit ● For trading card games, sports cards and non-sports cards, visit CGC's premier services for autograph collectors CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph certification — will also be available for submissions made to the UAE office initially for comics and cards. Learn more about these programs at Collectibles submitted to CCG in the UAE will be transported with full insurance coverage (based on the submitter's declared value) to CCG's global headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, USA, for authentication, grading and encapsulation. The collectibles will then be transported back to the UAE (again with full insurance coverage) to be returned to the submitter. All submissions are shipped using the Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) procedure, ensuring that they are free from any tariffs. CCG Middle East's fees include all costs, including authentication, grading, shipping between the Dubai office and the United States, insurance and customs clearance. 'CCG is proud to be the first major third-party grading service to accept submissions full-time in the Middle East,' said Steven R. Eichenbaum, CEO of CCG. 'This expansion is reflective of our commitment to adding value, trust and transparency to the world of collectibles by making expert certification available to collectors and dealers everywhere.' For more information, call +971 800 0321348 or email Service@ About Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®) CCG is the world's leading provider of expert, impartial and tech-enabled services that add value and liquidity to collectibles. The CCG companies include Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®), Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), James Spence Authentication® (JSA®) and Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®). Since 1987, the CCG companies have certified more than 100 million coins, banknotes, comic books, trading cards, autographs, stamps and related collectibles. Today, CCG serves the world of collectibles online and at its offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and China. To learn more, visit
Cision Canada
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
National Gallery of Canada receives a $22.8-million gift of iconic contemporary artworks from Bob Rennie and The Rennie Family Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today a $22.8-million major gift to Canadians of 61 artworks, featuring some of the most iconic artists in contemporary art history, by noted Vancouver-based businessperson and philanthropist Bob Rennie, a Distinguished Patron of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, and The Rennie Family. This latest donation by Mr. Rennie and family brings the total value of their gifts to the NGC to now exceed more than $35 million, comprising over 260 artworks donated since 2012. Rennie was named to ARTnews' Top 200 Collectors list of 2024. "Bob Rennie's extraordinary contribution to the nation supports our mission of making great art accessible to all Canadians, from coast to coast to coast, through partnership and collaboration," said Paul Genest, Chair of the Board, and Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, of the National Gallery of Canada. "The Rennie Collection, one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the country, has evolved over the years to focus on works tackling issues of identity, social commentary and injustice. We are most grateful to Mr. Rennie for this major donation and for his trust in us to share stewardship of these works on behalf of Canadians. We also want to acknowledge the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, who works tirelessly to cultivate relationships with philanthropic partners who share our passion to bring people together, especially in these divisive times, through shared experiences through art." "I started collecting over 50 years ago when I was 17. The core of the collection has been put together by Carey Fouks and myself," said Bob Rennie. "We have always thought about custodianship, which is about making sure that artists are seen and their voices are heard beyond their life and beyond my life. This is foundational to the collection. The National Gallery of Canada shares our values and our intentions. Values of preservation, conservation and allowing the works to travel to museums and venues, which are not only across Canada but within the broad reach of relationships the Gallery has cultivated across the world. My family is very proud of this moment—a moment to protect artists' legacies with this gift to our nation." Bob Rennie was notably Chair of Tate Modern's North American Acquisitions Committee, President of Tate Americas and a member of the Executive Committee of the Tate International Council. Rennie also served as Chair of Acquisitions and Trustee at the Art Institute of Chicago. He is currently Chair of the Collectors Committee at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The donation notably comprises 40 works by Rodney Graham. With a practice spanning 50 years, Graham (1949-2022) was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The works by Graham span nearly four decades, ranging from major installations, lightboxes, paintings and rare early works to multiples produced over many years that enhance insights into his oeuvre. Three works by Ai Weiwei will complement the three current pieces in our collection by the celebrated Chinese contemporary artist. Coming to the Gallery is British artist Yinka Shonibare's full-room installation of 6,600 books celebrating the Americas' diverse immigrant population, which identifies over 150 Americans of notable achievements in all fields, including some who were either born in Canada or have direct Canadian descendants. The donation also includes 10 works by Mona Hatoum and pieces by Dan Graham, two artists who have strong connections with Canada. American Dan Graham had a long and close history with our country having exhibited, lectured and made some of his earliest video works in the 1970s at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and through his long friendships and creative exchanges with Vancouver-based artists such as Rodney Graham, Ian Wallace and Brian Jungen. Similarly, in the 1980s, internationally acclaimed British-Palestinian artist Mona Hatoum created a series of videos during multiple residencies at the Western Front in Vancouver and exhibited at a number of Canadian institutions through the years. Reflecting the strong social justice component of the Rennie Collection, monumentally scaled works will bring Meleko Mokgosi, Toby Ziegler, Allora and Calzadilla, Gilbert & George and art collective Tim Rollins and K.O.S. into the Gallery's collection for the first time. One of the National Gallery of Canada's core missions is to make art accessible to all Canadians, no matter where they live in the country. The addition of these works to the collection, thanks to this major gift, will enable the Gallery to make them available to Canadian and international museums, as was the wish of the donor and the Gallery's management. About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all – now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works, including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14 th to the 21 st century and extensive library and archival holdings. About the National Gallery of Canada Foundation The National Gallery of Canada Foundation is dedicated to supporting the National Gallery of Canada in fulfilling its mandate. By fostering strong philanthropic partnerships, the Foundation provides the Gallery with the additional financial support required to lead Canada's visual arts community locally, nationally and internationally. The blend of public support and private philanthropy empowers the Gallery to preserve and interpret Canada's visual arts heritage. The Foundation welcomes present and deferred gifts for special projects and endowments. To learn more about the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, visit
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
National Gallery of Canada receives a $22.8-million gift of iconic contemporary artworks from Bob Rennie and The Rennie Family
Rennie is a Vancouver-based art collector OTTAWA, ON, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today a $22.8-million major gift to Canadians of 61 artworks, featuring some of the most iconic artists in contemporary art history, by noted Vancouver-based businessperson and philanthropist Bob Rennie, a Distinguished Patron of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, and The Rennie Family. This latest donation by Mr. Rennie and family brings the total value of their gifts to the NGC to now exceed more than $35 million, comprising over 260 artworks donated since 2012. Rennie was named to ARTnews' Top 200 Collectors list of 2024. "Bob Rennie's extraordinary contribution to the nation supports our mission of making great art accessible to all Canadians, from coast to coast to coast, through partnership and collaboration," said Paul Genest, Chair of the Board, and Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, of the National Gallery of Canada. "The Rennie Collection, one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the country, has evolved over the years to focus on works tackling issues of identity, social commentary and injustice. We are most grateful to Mr. Rennie for this major donation and for his trust in us to share stewardship of these works on behalf of Canadians. We also want to acknowledge the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, who works tirelessly to cultivate relationships with philanthropic partners who share our passion to bring people together, especially in these divisive times, through shared experiences through art." "I started collecting over 50 years ago when I was 17. The core of the collection has been put together by Carey Fouks and myself," said Bob Rennie. "We have always thought about custodianship, which is about making sure that artists are seen and their voices are heard beyond their life and beyond my life. This is foundational to the collection. The National Gallery of Canada shares our values and our intentions. Values of preservation, conservation and allowing the works to travel to museums and venues, which are not only across Canada but within the broad reach of relationships the Gallery has cultivated across the world. My family is very proud of this moment—a moment to protect artists' legacies with this gift to our nation." Bob Rennie was notably Chair of Tate Modern's North American Acquisitions Committee, President of Tate Americas and a member of the Executive Committee of the Tate International Council. Rennie also served as Chair of Acquisitions and Trustee at the Art Institute of Chicago. He is currently Chair of the Collectors Committee at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The donation notably comprises 40 works by Rodney Graham. With a practice spanning 50 years, Graham (1949-2022) was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The works by Graham span nearly four decades, ranging from major installations, lightboxes, paintings and rare early works to multiples produced over many years that enhance insights into his oeuvre. Three works by Ai Weiwei will complement the three current pieces in our collection by the celebrated Chinese contemporary artist. Coming to the Gallery is British artist Yinka Shonibare's full-room installation of 6,600 books celebrating the Americas' diverse immigrant population, which identifies over 150 Americans of notable achievements in all fields, including some who were either born in Canada or have direct Canadian descendants. The donation also includes 10 works by Mona Hatoum and pieces by Dan Graham, two artists who have strong connections with Canada. American Dan Graham had a long and close history with our country having exhibited, lectured and made some of his earliest video works in the 1970s at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and through his long friendships and creative exchanges with Vancouver-based artists such as Rodney Graham, Ian Wallace and Brian Jungen. Similarly, in the 1980s, internationally acclaimed British-Palestinian artist Mona Hatoum created a series of videos during multiple residencies at the Western Front in Vancouver and exhibited at a number of Canadian institutions through the years. Reflecting the strong social justice component of the Rennie Collection, monumentally scaled works will bring Meleko Mokgosi, Toby Ziegler, Allora and Calzadilla, Gilbert & George and art collective Tim Rollins and K.O.S. into the Gallery's collection for the first time. One of the National Gallery of Canada's core missions is to make art accessible to all Canadians, no matter where they live in the country. The addition of these works to the collection, thanks to this major gift, will enable the Gallery to make them available to Canadian and international museums, as was the wish of the donor and the Gallery's management. About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all – now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works, including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14th to the 21st century and extensive library and archival holdings. Ankosé – Everything is connected – Tout est relié About the National Gallery of Canada FoundationThe National Gallery of Canada Foundation is dedicated to supporting the National Gallery of Canada in fulfilling its mandate. By fostering strong philanthropic partnerships, the Foundation provides the Gallery with the additional financial support required to lead Canada's visual arts community locally, nationally and internationally. The blend of public support and private philanthropy empowers the Gallery to preserve and interpret Canada's visual arts heritage. The Foundation welcomes present and deferred gifts for special projects and endowments. 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Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Blacklisted firm declared eligible for NGC tender
The National Grid Company (NGC) has declared a blacklisted firm eligible to participate in a tender for a 135-kilometre transmission line project. According to details, NGC issued a tender for laying a 135-km transmission line. Four companies were declared eligible after a technical evaluation. A company previously blacklisted by the Asian Development Bank for indulging in fraudulent practice and furnishing fake documents was also declared eligible after the technical evaluation. Interestingly, a blacklisted firm cannot be declared eligible for participating in any tender. In a letter sent to NGC managing director, a Saudi investment company said the firm came to Pakistan for making investment over the invitation of the government but the blacklisted company was declared eligible, which amounts to irregularity. The incident raised the question mark on the transparency in the NGC tender process. The Saudi company demanded that investigation be conducted into the matter for restoring the confidence of foreign investors. Sources said some NGC officials are changing rules to declare the blacklisted company eligible. When Express News contacted NTDC MD Engineer Shahid Nazeer over the matter, he said the letter of Saudi company was forwarded to procurement and contract management department.
