LONDON: To mark International Persons with Disabilities Day, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz, pledged the airline’s commitment to The Valuable 500, a global movement to make accessibility a business priority. By signing the pledge Mr Cruz committed to include accessibility on his board agenda and will continue to support investments that improve the journey experience for customers with …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced its support for the 10th edition of Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, which celebrates the UAE Founding Father’s vision to preserve Emirati roots while building a more prosperous future. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the festival is an annual event established to honour the UAE’s founding father, the late …

DUBAI: More than 35,000 plastic bottles, 10 tonnes of paper and 66 tonnes of waste were recycled by companies and schools in Dubai as part of the “Let’s Reduce and Recycle” Campaign which was organised as part of Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2019. During the closing ceremony of Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2019 at its premises, Dubai Chamber unveiled the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Interjet Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in North America, have announced an enhanced interline agreement, which is set to open new routes and destinations for passengers travelling between Mexico, the Gulf and Middle East and beyond. With a single ticket, Emirates’ passengers can now seamlessly connect via Mexico …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The ground handler ensured smooth and safe turnaround of a flydubai Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft using only zero-emission ramp ground support equipment (GSE) at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 2. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman …

KARACHI: Airlift has officially inaugurated its Karachi city-wide operations with the Honorable Provincial Minister for Transport Syed Awais Qadir Shah. The Minister has offered his full support to the venture and highlights the importance of such private companies in Pakistan. He said, “With the transport sector in a complete deplorable state and the unfavourable economic condition of the country, companies …

KARACHI: Visa Department of Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi Pakistan collaborated with Malaysian VLN Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited to celebrate, appreciate and recognize the contribution of Malaysian authorized drop-box agents in Pakistan for promoting Malaysia as the preferred tourist destination.  This appreciation celebration was held at Khursheed Mahal, Avari Tower Hotel, Karachi on Friday 29th November 2019 and chief Guest …

MUSCAT: dnata was presented with the prestigious award of ‘World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider’ at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019, which took place in Muscat, Oman. This prestigious accolade comes on the back of dnata receiving four earlier awards – Middle East’s Leading Corporate Travel Company; Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA (general sales agent); United …

News Desk KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) announced that it was relocating its head office to a new purpose built location on main Khayaban e Nishat, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi. The Bank’s head office was previously located at K.C.H.S Union. The move comes in wake of the Bank’s expanding customer base and services and the new location will serve the …

LAHORE: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) hosted Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary IT & Telecom and Chairman Board of Director, PTCL, during his visit to PTCL’s zonal office in Lahore for a Business Review Meeting. Functional heads of PTCL zonal management, including Business Operations, Technology and Corporate, delivered presentations to the Secretary, who showed interest in the business performance of the …