DOHA: Organised in partnership with Qatar Airways, Tourism Malaysia led a delegation to Qatar, with the aim to further strengthen Malaysia’s appeal as a preferred travel destination in the Gulf nation in a roadshow leading to Saudi’s premier travel and trade event, the Jeddah International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (JTTX) 2020 from 26 to 28 February. Led by Mr. Shahrin …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded its participation in the world-renowned retail trade fair ‘EuroShop 2020’, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, between February 16-20. EuroShop 2020 united 2,300 exhibitors from 60 countries and attracted 600 speakers and more than 114,000 visitors. Delegates explored the latest innovations, technologies, and visions shaping the global retail sector. Headed by …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etisalat announced that it has completed the acquisition of Help AG, a privately held regional company specialising in the delivery of cyber security solutions and services. Prompted by a clear synergy, this acquisition sees the integration of the cyber security capabilities of both companies to create the region’s strongest cyber security unit augmenting Etisalat Digital’s portfolio of …

LONDON: HRH The Prince of Wales has toured British Airways’ engineering base in Cardiff, seeing first-hand the changes, large and small, which the airline is making as it works towards more sustainable flying. In front of more than 400 BA staff, His Royal Highness was shown the nose-to-tail focus on sustainability from the heavy-weight investments in new fuel-efficient aircraft, to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Crown Group has recently organized the market testing and sales display of its exclusive range of CROWNE Electric Vehicles which includes two, three and four-wheelers, which will enable users to drive 1km in only PKR 1.25. The electric vehicles will be locally manufactured at the Groups newly built 26 acre Port Qasim facility. Having an initial …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The UAE Space Agency launched a contest to design the logo of the Arab Space Cooperation Group. The Group, which aims to boost joint Arab space-related activities, was established in March 2019 on the sidelines of the second edition of the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi. The contest is open to participants coming from all Arab …

By Afshan Lalani KARACHI: CEO Club Pakistan and the Management House jointly organized the CEO SUMMIT ASIA 2020”, the most anticipated event of the Pakistan’s Business Community and launching the 8th international edition of the best- selling book “100 performing CEOs & Companies of Pakistan 2019” embracing hundred success stories of Pakistani CEOs working on national or international level, surmounting …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Shaan-E-Pakistan the huge and unique Pakistani platform for culture, food, music and fashion which aims to project the best that Pakistan has to offer beyond its borders, held its star-studded press conference at Zaoq restaurant, Dolman Mall, here earlier today. The event was well-attended by media, celebrities, socialites and corporates who graced the red carpet before …

KARACHI: PINE (People’s Incubation New Enterprise) held its first Startup Pitching Session. Besides the investors, CEO’s and Board of Advisors a large number of famous personalities also attended this event. Young Incubates of PINE presented their startup pitches to a panel of judges, investors and the leading individuals from Pakistan’s Entrepreneurial Eco-system System. Erum Masood, the Founder introduced PINE by …

News Desk KARACHI: In its recently concluded 46th Shariah Supervisory Board meeting, Meezan Bank’s Shariah Supervisory Board approved guidelines for digital Mudarabah-based mobile account to support financial inclusion in Pakistan. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani and attended by Sheikh Esam Mohamed Ishaq, Mufti Muhammad Naveed Alam, Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui and other key officials. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – President & CEO, Meezan Bank and Mr. Ariful Islam – …