MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it has resumed its direct flights to and from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on 19 September. Last week, the airline resumed flights to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Cochin and Calicut with plans to announce a further expansion into more destinations within India soon. The flights are operating based …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Indonesia Pakistan Virtual Exhibition is being organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia inviting Indonesian exporters from Pharma, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverages, Agriculture, Construction, Packaging, Textile sectors under its umbrella from 29th Sep – 2nd Oct 2020. Pakistan & Indonesia enjoy good business relations with trade volumes significantly increased for both countries …

ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan donated 5000 trees to Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad to initiate monsoon tree plantation drive in the capital. The tree plantation drive by Nestlé is geared towards fostering a culture of environmental wellbeing, in line with the Prime Minister’s Clean Green Initiative. Planting trees not only captures carbon but also helps rebuild forests and communities, protect threatened and endangered …

KARACHI: 1LINK (Pvt.) Limited (1LINK) and Decagon Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited (Golootlo) have entered a strategic partnership for the PayPak Loyalty Program allowing all new and existing PayPak customers of participating banks/issuers to avail year-round exclusive Golootlo deals and discounts at over 15,500 merchants in 130 cities nationwide. The launch of this program highlights the commitment of Pakistan’s domestic payment scheme …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Forces on Waste Management and Supply Chain recently organised a webinar joined by member companies and industry experts shared recommendations for helping businesses improve waste management practices. The virtual event, attended by 44 participants representing 35 companies in the UAE, identified practical solutions addressing various challenges related to the process of …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai-based airline, flydubai has announced the resumption of flights to Malé, the capital of the island nation, the Maldives. The service, which the carrier initially operated between 2013 and 2018, will be reinstated from 27 October due to popular demand as the Indian Ocean destination welcomed back tourists of all nationalities earlier this summer. flydubai flights will …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Sindh Information and Forests Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Sindh government is pursuing its project of urban forests with utmost transparency and monitoring so to yield maximum results to improve environment of cities of the province. “The elements of transparency and monitoring should be there so that plantation done under the urban …

News Desk KARACHI: On World Cleanup Day 2020, the not for profit organization Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities (NOWPDP) organized an awareness session followed by a beach clean-up activity. Improper waste disposal and littering has a significant environmental impact but one which can be reduced drastically through awareness, behavior change and relevant infrastructure. Talking about NOWPDP’s commitment to …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened today (Saturday) a 4-directional pedestrian bridge considered the first of its kind in Dubai. Located at the intersection of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street with Al Gharbi Street at the entrance of Dubai Marina (nearby the JBR), the bridge has four escalators linking the four sides of the junction. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The 13th prestigious cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards will honour sustainability champions at a semi virtual gala to be held on October 6 in Dubai. To be attended by experts who lead impactful corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, the Arabia CSR Awards are a benchmark of excellence in sustainable and positive change management programmes that make a …