SINGAPORE: marhaba, part of dnata and one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, continues to expand its global network. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, and Karachi, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Singapore and now offers excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes at Changi Airport, too. Located at Terminal …

KARACHI: ITMinds Limited and Faysal Asset Management Limited (FAML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, have signed an agreement enabling ITMinds to provide Back Office Accounting Services to FAML. The agreement was signed by Mr. Khaldoon Bin Latif, CEO-FAML, and Mr. Iqleem-uz-Zaman Khan, Acting CEO-ITMinds in the presence of Mr. Badiuddin Akber, Director-ITMinds and CEO-CDC. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan Australian Business Forum (PABF) bid farewell to H.E Margaret Adamson, Australian High Commissioner and Patron-in-Chief of PABF on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 at a Movenpick hotel in Karachi. Chairman PABF Mr. Pervez H. Madraswala in his speech, thanked Mrs. Adamson for her support and efforts in promoting bilateral trade relations between Pakistan and Australia during …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1st, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free. The airline has been working on various long-term sustainability initiatives. In addition to plastic straws, plastic swizzle sticks and stirrers will also be replaced …

DUBAI: Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has revealed an increased demand for Brazilian beef in the Arab region. In fact, during the period of January to May 2019, Brazilian beef exports to Arab countries reported strong performances–posting a 23.3 per cent increase in value and a 28.8 per cent increase in volume for the first five months of 2019. …

MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Salalah yesterday as the airline resumed this popular route. Gulf Air’s flight GF548 was welcomed into Salalah International Airport with a celebratory event that saw the attendance of various airport officials. Gulf Air’s Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Vincent Coste …

DUBAI: Dubai was in the spotlight at the 11th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s largest gathering of chambers of commerce, as the Brazilian city officially handed over the baton to the emirate as the host city of the next WCC in 2021. A delegation led by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber …

ABU DHABI: His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, has addressed more than 500 local and international energy leaders and decision makers at Australian Energy Week 2019, which took place in Melbourne between June 11 and 14. His Excellency outlined Abu Dhabi’s programme for energy transformation and plans to diversify energy sources …

DUBAI: Emirates Official Store has launched Emirates Landing, a limited edition ‘father and son’ shorts collection in collaboration with sustainable fashion label, Joseph & Alexander.  A thoughtful gift for Father’s Day and the summer holidays, the Emirates Landingcollection uses recycled fabric derived from ocean plastics and eco-friendly ink in the textile designs. The shorts are a departure from the airline’s traditional red colour palette, and the …

MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Malaga Costa del Sol in South Spain. Gulf Air’s flight GF021 was welcomed into Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with a water cannon salute and, upon arrival, a celebratory event was held at the airport that saw the attendance …