DUBAI: Ford Middle East and Africa has welcomed two Saudi female journalists into the world of automotive journalism as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia begins its countdown to the lifting of the ban on women driving. Layan Damanhouri from English daily Saudi Gazette and Nawal Turki Al Jabr, head of the Ladies’ Section at Al Riyadh Arabic daily and seasoned …

DUBAI: Emirates is kicking off the summer season with special fares to the Philippines. UAE travellers can now enjoy competitive fares from June to August 2018. Travellers can book starting today until 24 June 2018 to avail the special offers. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to Manila starting at AED 2,315, Clark starting at AED 2,225 and Cebu starting …

KARACHI: E-Commerce Gateway and Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost Pakistan’s domestic Information Computer Technology (ICT) at least by 5 times and increase exports as well. The MoU signing ceremony was held here and signed by P@SHA Secretary General Shehryar Hyderi and Umair Nizam, Vice President, E Commerce Gateway. On the occasion P@SHA Chairman Barkan Saeed hoped …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has announced a donation ofa bus to the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), which will be used as a transportation facility for students participating in the SMCCU-organized learning programs and educational field trips. The move falls in line with the ‘Year of …

DUBAI: Town Square Dubai by Nshama has announced a new and attractive payment plan that will offer customers a ‘live life at your price’ value proposition. Already a thriving neighbourhood, Town Square Dubai offers customers the opportunity to become part of one of Dubai’s most sought-after and distinctive neighbourhoods offering attractive price-points that will appeal, especially, to middle income professionals. …

DUBAI: Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN). The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down just before 1400hrs local UK time yesterday, and marked London Stansted as the 7th airport in the UK from which Emirates operates. This brings to 10 the number of daily flights between Dubai and three different …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Rolls-Royce held a signing ceremony of cooperation towards the establishment of the engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) Center, which was presided over by Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, THAI Acting President, and Mr. Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce President – Civil Aerospace.  The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Surachai Piencharoensak, THAI Executive Vice President, …

By William Faria DUBAI: The Africa pavilion at the Global Village in Dubai received the ‘Best Pavilion’ award for its unique cultural and entertainment experiences that attracted millions of guests during this season. An Award-winning business entrepreneur, Jalal Balala the Founder of African pavilion for over two decades and also the Chief Executive of Al Aziza Exhibitions Organizing Company, received …

KARACHI: Jazz has further cemented its position as the country’s leading digital communications company after announcing it now serves 55 million subscribers nationwide. Speaking during the celebrations at Jazz Digital HQ, Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Jazz, said, “Reaching this milestone is a wonderful feeling and speaks volumes about the work the entire Jazz team puts in. To think that every 1 …

KARACHI: Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) in partnership with Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT) has been working for over fifteen years to ensure healthy eyesight of drivers, customers and community members by offering eye testing for truck drivers as part of its road safety outreach programme. These one-day eye camps were arranged along with iftar for the haulier’s oil tanker drivers. …