News Desk KARACHI: Advisor to PM on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh had an interactive session with foreign investors at OICCI on September 12th, during which he gave a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by the economy in the past two years and how the GOP has successfully managed to stabilize the economy which is now on a recovery …

DUBAI: Romana Water, the nation’s favorite bottled water brand, produced and distributed by Romana Water Industries, recently received the coveted certificate of membership from the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). The Romana Water Industries plants in Dubai and New Romana Water Purification in Abu Dhabi, are now certified members of the IBWA. IBWA represents an uncompromising commitment to the safety …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE,has announced an agreement with MCI Middle East, one of the largest professional conference organisers operating globally, to be the official travel and destination management partner of its key events in 2021 and 2022. Etihad will offer speaker and travel management services for all conferences serviced by MCI in …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion recently organised a webinar advising businesses on use of assistive technologies that can best support People of Determination during COVID-19. The webinar, titled Role of Assistive Technology for Providing Accessibility to People of Determination during COVID-10,examined various types of assistive technologies such as tools, software, apps …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Etihad Airways concluded testing on the aerospace company’s 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme last week with a cross-country flight using a 50/50 blend of sustainable and traditional jet fuel. Flying from Seattle to Boeing’s manufacturing site in South Carolina, Etihad’s newest 787-10 Dreamliner used the maximum sustainable fuel blend permitted for commercial aviation. The transcontinental …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with noon.com, the region’s leading digital marketplace, as part of its move to further enhance the local e-commerce sector and attract new investors to Ajman. The MoU will strengthen the cooperation and coordination between both parties as they work towards boosting the sector’s performance and supporting its steady …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has introduced an exciting new deal that will help international students to see more of their family, and more of the world during the year. Whether it is to travel between home and school, or to see more of the world with friends during school breaks throughout the year, student travellers can enjoy special discounts off …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Saudi International Airshow 2021, to be held February 16th to 18th in Riyadh,  is proud to announce the inaugural participation of the Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter, a non-profit association dedicated to providing opportunities to women striving for careers in the aviation industry. Launched in the UAE, this Chapter shines a light on female role …

DUBAI: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the retail sector and transformed consumers as it is rapidly changing the US$25 trillion global retail landscape, experts said at the Virtual Roundtable on Intelligent Orchestration of Retail Experience, organised by RetailME – the region’s only dedicated market intelligence provider for the retail sector. “We have seen a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour towards …

DUBAI: Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the Dubai Metro represents one of the emirate’s many success stories made possible by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. …