Ambassador of the Republic of Korea H.E Suh Sangpyo has expressed his desire to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Pakistan, saying that a FTA is essential for the promotion of bilateral trade, so that the business community of both the countries can take advantage of the opportunities available in each other’s countries and promote mutual trade and investment. …

PUTRAJAYA: Tourism Malaysia through its regional office Tourism Malaysia Central Region, conducted a webinar discussing responsible and niche tourism preferred by the millennials, the impacts faced by the tourism industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and interesting career opportunities through niche tourism products. “Exploring Malaysia’s Niche Tourism Segment: The Rise of Millennial Travel” was held on 8th July 2021 through the WebinarJam …

Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders to international tourists. To serve market demand, the airline has also announced it will deploy its iconic Emirates A380 aircraft to Mauritius starting 1 August. Fully vaccinated travellers can enjoy a relaxing and safe …

Ajman CSR Centre, an organisation affiliated to Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ajman Chamber), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ajman Specialty General Hospital, with the agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two entities for the benefit of Ajman Chamber members. The MoU was signed at Ajman Specialty Hospital by Nasser Al-Dhafri, CEO of Ajman CSR Centre, and Fatima Al …

British Airways has released a series of offers on domestic flights, with more than 35,000 seats available for less than £50*. These low prices, based on return fares, are available across British Airways’ domestic network offering the perfect opportunity to visit friends and family this summer. Cities up for grabs include Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Newquay. New BA Cityflyer …

Systems Limited is ready to explore a new approach to design as it reimagines its creative workspace, Studio 77 – the company’s center of creative excellence where human-centrism meets cutting-edge technology to bring breakthrough ideas to life. At Studio 77, the team re-thinks design processes, pushes the boundaries of technology, and innovates to create user experiences that align with the …

We had a chance to sit down with Likee, a Singaporean social media short form video app. Likee as a platform is gaining traction for offering a more alternative content platform that’s already popular in most of south asia and has made its way to Pakistan. Here’s what they had to say in regards to what the company is doing …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s international offices recently organised a webinar in cooperation with UAE homegrown marketplace on-demand delivery app InstaShop, which identified new business opportunities opening up within the UAE’s food e-commerce sector that companies in emerging markets can capitalise on. The webinar, titled Food E-commerce Awareness Webinar, attracted 84 participants from 33 countries, representing food manufacturers, export …

LUMS hosted an online convocation ceremony to honour the Class of 2021 on July 3. The ceremony was streamed via Facebook Live. His Excellency, the President of Pakistan and Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arif Alvi, joined the University’s senior leadership, including Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali; Rector, Mr. Shahid Hussain; Pro Chancellor, Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood and Vice Chancellor, Dr. …

Ahead of the monsoon season, K-Electric reiterated the importance of safety during and beyond the expected rains. The power utility urged its valued customers to adopt necessary precautionary measures to avoid any safety hazards. Karachi was among the most affected cities of Pakistan in the 2020 monsoon season, with many areas immobilized due to urban flooding and waterlogging. Cognizant of …