DUBAI: The Honourable advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development; Mr. Zulfi Bukhari has negotiated launched rent-free workspaces with Star Business Centre, owned by Samana Group of Companies in Dubai for new Pakistani entrepreneurs, business persons in Dubai, UAE. This is in line with the UAE and Pakistan’s economic reforms to support entrepreneurs …

KARACHI: On a consolidated basis, Lucky Cement Limited reported net profit after tax of PKR 5.80 billion after taking out PKR 0.34 billion attributable to non-controlling interests for the half year ended December 31, 2018, which translates into earnings per share (EPS) of PKR 17.92 / share as compared to PKR 24.47 / share reported during the same period last year. …

DUBAI: Britannia Industries Limited, currently celebrating its centenary year has announced plans to enter a new era as a global foods company. To celebrate the milestone, the company revealed a new brand identity & philosophy, illustrating the company’s vision to become the ‘Future of Food’ – Global Total Foods Company. Britannia unveiled its new logo that reflects its ability to …

DUBAI: Salah Amin, CEO of Emirates Islamic welcomed 38 young Emarati participants of the bank’s ‘Al Mustaqbal’ and ‘Future Relationship Managers’ training programmes for UAE national school and university graduates. Joined by Wasim Saifi, Deputy CEO – Consumer Banking and Wealth Management; Marwan Salem Abunawas AlMheiri, Chief Human Resources Officer; and Farid Al Mulla, Head of Branches and Distribution, the …

DUBAI: Chinese travellers arriving at Dubai International (DXB) during the next few days are in for a string of surprises as Dubai Airports has announced a range of activities involving food, music, dedicated services and special amenities across the airport in celebration of the Chinese New Year. It’s all part of a comprehensive “China Ready” strategy designed to boost traffic …

DUBAI: Public governance education in the UAE has received a significant boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) and the University of Ottawa’s Centre on Governance and the Professional Development Institute. Signed on Sunday on the sidelines of the third Public Policy Forum, which was held in Dubai …

ACCRA, Ghana: Emirates, the award-winning airline has celebrated a milestone in its operation to Ghana, marking 15 years of service to Accra. The first Emirates flight flew into Kotoka International Airport in January 2004, and the airline has since carried close to 1.6 million passengers between Accra and Dubai and its network. The airline started operations in Ghana with three flights a …

ISLAMABAD: The UK-funded Karandaaz has signed an agreement with JS Bank to jointly make PKR 1 billion available for small and medium enterprise (SME) financing. Increased access to SME financing will create jobs, improve household incomes and increase economic growth at a macro-economic level in Pakistan. Karandaaz Pakistan, a company funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), and …

News Desk DUBAI: Start off 2019 with a new casual wardrobe, exclusively available at the Emirates Official Store and online. Grab yourself a warm, cozy Emirates’ Tail Fin jacket for those long travels or lazy days in or start the New Year with a daily jog in Emirates’ 85 sweatpants. Emirates Tail Fin Jacket Emirates’ Tail Fin jacket is a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has announced the launch of Arabian Travel Week – an umbrella brand comprising four co-located shows. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 27 April – 1 May 2019, the event will comprise ATM 2019 and ILTM Arabia as well …