DUBAI: The Board of Directors of Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, elected its new management committee for 2020-21, with His Excellency Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad Energy Services, as the new Chairman. HE Ali Al Jassim succeeds Saeed Al Abbar, Managing Director at AESG, who served as …

AMMAN: Emirates customers travelling in First and Business class, and Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members can now enjoy a smoother departure and arrival experience at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) with complimentary Tikram fast-track services. The Tikram services will facilitate smoother journeys for the almost 300 premium passengers that travel on Emirates First and Business Class as well as top …

KARACHI: Bonanza Satrangi, the leading fast-fashion brand, has launched their new store in the heart of the shopping arena of the city, at Dolmen Mall Clifton. Shoppers were incentivized with a Flat 40% discount on all products to celebrate the store opening which will run throughout the opening weekend: from 27th till the 29th December.The launch event was attended by the talented Mehwish Hayat who …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange held the Top 25 Companies Awards Ceremony, honoring the top companies of Pakistan. This is the most prestigious and sought out recognition for the Corporate sector of Pakistan. The occasion was graced by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan. Hussain Dawood, Chairman, Dawood Hercules Corporation and Chairman, Engro Corporation, received four prestigious awards on …

News Desk KARACHI: To further promote gender diversity and inclusion (D&I) at workplace, Careem partnered with Aahung, a rights-based, non-profit organisation to develop masters trainers by building their capacity to champion the cause, disseminate information and being the catalyst of changing mind-sets in the society at large. The rigorous four (4) days capacity building training aimed at highlighting diversity in …

News Desk DUBAI: Talabat, the region’s pioneering food delivery platform, today proudly announced that it has been chosen as the food delivery platform for Expo 2020 Dubai. Visitors to The World’s Greatest Show will be able to order from Talabat on-site from a wide range of restaurants to either have their food delivered or to collect from Talabat’s pick-up points. …

DUBAI: ENOC Group has been awarded the coveted Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability for the third year in a row. Among 228 global applicants, the Group was recognised for its commitment to improving sustainability standards. Since 2014, ENOC Group has reduced its emission intensity by about 24% and water intensity by about 17% in its manufacturing and retail facilities. The Group …

ISLAMABAD: Known for its exceptional designs and quality, Alkaram Studios launched its largest studio in the network on Jaranwala Road, Faisalabad on 21st December. The brand commenced the opening of its 46th store with a happening event at the outlet. The spectacular opening ceremony was adorned by the actress and brand ambassador, Ayeza Khan, as well as influencers, bloggers, and media …

LAGOS, Nigeria: The Group Managing Director/CEO of Dangote Cement Plc Engr. Joseph Makoju mni will retire as GMD/CEO effective January 31, 2020, a position he has held since 2018; according to a report from the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Engr. Makoju, popularly called Mr. Cement, is bowing out after 45 years of transformational leadership in the cement industry. The Board has however approved the …

KARACHI: OLX, Pakistan’s number one marketplace has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Alfalah in the online car and real estate market with the aim to promote financing with the integration of a financing widget on OLX. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two companies at the OLX head office in Lahore. Through this partnership the OLX …