ADDIS ABABA: Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded SKYTRAX 4 Star certification at a special ceremony held in London on November 8, 2017. SKYTRAX, the most prestigious international air transport standards and quality rating organization, operates certified airline rating, a global airline standards ranking program. Ratings are determined through direct and …

KARACHI: The city’s most fashionable glitterati congregated this Wednesday when Dubai-based e-commerce site, Fashsouq.com held a launch in Karachi at The Deli restaurant on the 8th of November, 2017. The online start-up sells luxury brands based in the UAE as well as across Europe on their website – www.fashsouq.com. The launch – a high tea event – included a make …

By Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Khaadi, Pakistan’s premium clothing and lifestyle brand, is all set to launch the world’s largest Khaadi store on 11th November, 2017 at LuckyOne Mall. This will be the 5th flagship store of Khaadi and the largest retail store in Pakistan with an area of 30,000 square feet. Khaadi is going one step ahead and launching their …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Pakistan Women Entrepreneurs Network for Trade (WE-NET) was launched today creating a representative platform for women entrepreneurs in trade of goods and services. The launch event was held today at Movenpick Hotel Karachi with the support of the World Bank Group (WBG). Ms. Yasmin Hyder, Founder & President, WE-NET and CEO, New World Concepts welcomed the …

DUBAI: Government and business leaders from the UAE and France called for strategic cooperation between the two countries in the areas of innovation, mobility and sustainability, during the UAE-France Business Forum in Dubai on Thursday. The event was organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the French Embassy in the UAE, Business France, and the …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2017-18. The Group saw steady revenue growth and a rebound on profitability compared to the same period last year, in spite of the continuing downward pressure on margins, a rise in oil prices, and other challenges for the airline and travel industry. The Emirates Group revenue was AED 49.4 billion (US$ 13.5 …

DUBAI: Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry,recently launched Re: Urban Studio, a contemporary and well-equipped working space for creative and design professionals that provides a collaborative environment. The Studio, located in Dubai Design District, is the 29th commercial project to be launched by Tejar Dubai to date, while it is the fourth business venture to …

MUSCAT: On the occasion of Oman’s 47th National Day, Emirates is offering travellers in Oman a host of special promotions to some of its most popular destinations. The offers are valid for booking in Economy Class and Business Class until 18 Nov 2017, for outbound travel between 21st November 2017 and 31st March 2018. The special fares in Economy Class …

DUBAI: The Emirates Flight Training Academy, a launch customer for the new Phenom aircraft, has taken delivery of its first Embraer Phenom 100EV entry-level jet in Dubai. The aircraft, A6-DWC, is the first of the five Phenom 100EVs that will make up the training fleet of the Academy. The aircraft was assembled at Embraer’s production facility in Melbourne, Florida, USA. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Jetex Flight Support is proud to announce plans to build its first ever hangar at the Jetex FBO Terminal near Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South Aviation District. The news underlines the impressive strength and position of Jetex as it continues to expand both its global reach and market share in the UAE. Set to …