DUBAI: Sofitel Dubai Downtown, the only international five-star hotel connected to The Dubai Mall through an air-conditioned skywalk and within close proximity to a host of Downtown’s most visited attractions, is celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary this month. Since the inauguration in May 2014, the hotel has welcomed nearly one million guests originating from 200 countries with 1.3 million people served …

ISLAMABAD: METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan, the leading international wholesale company, was one of the winners at the prestigious Shaukat Khanam Social Responsibility Excellence Award held by the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre to recognise their role in the fund raising efforts. METRO Pakistan was among the five organizations across Pakistan that were selected for this prestigious award. The …

KARACHI: Peek Freans Cake Up, a brand of English Biscuit Manufacturers, recently won Pakistan’s first ever Effie Award in the Snacks and Desserts category. The marketing campaign titled ‘Real Goodness Inside’ was curated last year after EBM’s venture into the new Food between Meals category – Cakes. The campaign titled ‘Real Rishtey’, featured a mother juggling various responsibilities, yet still …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier retail brand Khaadi opens seven fabric stores as part of the brands plan to make its apparel collections accessible across the country. Unique to these stores is the introduction of two destination stores located at picturesque sites in Jhelum and Khanewal. Khaadi thrives on innovation and believes this new concept will invigorate and enhance the retail experience …

DUBAI, UAE: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Car Dealers Business Group which aims to unite the voices of member companies, serve common interests and foster public-private sector dialogue on important matters impacting the auto sector in Dubai. The new business group will provide an ideal platform for companies operating in this space to …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Priyasiri Juathes, Vice President, Product and Guest Experience, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and Mr. Pichai Chirathivat, Managing Director, Central Trading Company Limited (Thailand), launched the International Boarding Pass Privilege campaign with special discounts to passengers who fly with THAI to Rome and Milan, Italy. Receive 10 percent discount on purchases and many special privileges at …

News Desk SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced it has acquired control of Earthport (AIM:EPO), a company that provides cross-border payment services to banks, money transfer service providers and businesses via the world’s largest independent ACH network. Currently, Visa enables payments to be sent to or from Visa cards. The acquisition will make it possible for Visa clients to …

DUBAI: PitStopArabia.com, the leading online tyre retailer in UAE, announced today the completion of investment with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC). MC now becomes a strategic partner and a shareholder in the company. The investment is a significant milestone for PitStopArabia.com and is aimed at bolstering their market leadership and growing their foot print regionally. “The decision to invest in PitStopArabia.com was …

DUBAI: Plan your Eid holiday early and enjoy exploring Emirates’ extensive network. UAE travelers can discover the vibrant city of Bangkok, or stroll through the romantic city of Paris. European and North American travelers can also take advantage and fly back home to visit family and friends. Emirates Economy Class and Business Class passengers can plan a short getaway to …

ABU DAHBI: Ali & Sons, exclusive agents  of Porsche, VW and Audi vehicles in Abu Dhabi, and EMA Lubricants (a joint venture between ExxonMobil and Gibca group in the UAE) have announced the renewal of the agreement in which all Porsche, VW and Audi cars serviced in Ali & Sons’ workshops in Abu Dhabi will continue to reap the benefits …