DUBAI: Dubai Airports yesterday announced the successful completion of the world’s first Tier III certified Modular Data Centre Complex (MDCC)* at Dubai International (DXB) following a tour of the new facility by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports. The project was led by Dubai Airports and delivered by Huawei, a leader in the field, …

RIYADH: In its ongoing plans to expand its reach in Asia and open new strategic and international routes, flynas, announces its new flights between the kingdom and Pakistan starting February 15th 2018. flynas will launch flights from Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah to both Lahore and Islamabad and will commence on the 15th of February with flights from Riyadh to Lahore. Riyadh to Islamabad …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: “Matco Foods Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest Basmati rice exporter was formally listed on today on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)”, said Mr Faizan Ghori (CFA), Director of Finance. The Gong Ceremony on the occasion of formal listing of Matco Foods Limited was held today at the PSX, with Mr Jawed Ghori Chairman of Matco Foods …

DUBAI: Trade and investment promotion organisations (TIPOs) from nine Arab countries are convening in Dubai, 13-14 February, for the first official meeting of the Arab Countries Trade and Investment Organisations Network (ACTION), hosted by Dubai Exports – the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy – and organised by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The co-operation platform, founded in 2016 with …

KARACHI: The national flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines carried a historic 5.7 million passengers in January 2018 which is up by 37%. 5 million passenger level is exceeded first time in Turkish Airlines history for the month of January. Turkish Airlines reached the highest Load Factor in January with 79.8% in its history. Making the whole world more accessible for its passengers …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday announced the appointment of Captain Suhail Abdulhameed Abdulaziz Ismail as the airline’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective February 2018. Mr. Krešimir Kučko, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer and Captain Waleed Abdul Hameed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer welcomed Captain Ismail to his new post. They jointly shared …

DUBAI: UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, is ensuring guest safety is of paramount importance with a brand-new fire safety video. The 3D animation video, which was made by Do Digital, lasts for two minutes and seven seconds and explains to guests general fire safety instructions and the steps they should take in the event of a fire. It is in …

DUBAI: Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a net profit of AED 2.080 billion (US$ 566 million) in 2017, 11 per cent higher than the net profit of AED 1.874 billion (US$ 510 million) during 2016. Revenue for full-year 2017 was AED 3.629 billion (US$ 988 million), a growth …

KARACHI: A star-studded event by Furor, leading clothing brand comprising of haute and high-street fashion for men, took place in collaboration with Quetta Gladiators at Lucky One Mall on 11th February, 2018 at Karachi. This event was every cricket lover’s dream as they got an exclusive chance to meet the team of Quetta Gladiators. Some of the popular names that …

DUBAI: Emirates’ travellers are in for a treat this February with a specially curated selection of festive Lunar New Year goodies. Available for a limited time only, passengers travelling from Dubai to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Zhengzhou, Yinchuan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Hanoi can indulge in Emirates’ exclusive Lunar  New Year offerings onboard and in airport lounges in …