DUBAI: GEMS Education, one of the world’s leading providers of private English-language education for students from kindergarten to twelfth grade (K-12), has announced yesterday that it has exercised its option to initially buy a 50 per cent stake in four schools in Egypt which it has been managing since it entered the market earlier this year. The four national and …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently flown the one millionth passenger traveling from Singapore to Thailand in 2018 who traveled on board THAI flight TG414 on 21 December. This is part of THAI’s collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Thanks a Million campaign. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, welcomed Ms. Angela Sui …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently deployed its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Bahrain-Manila route increasing the number of destinations served by the Dreamliner to four including London Heathrow, Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Being one of Gulf Air’s long-haul destinations, Manila route will now be permanently served …

DUBAI: Dollar, one of the fastest growing car rental companies in the region, has announced the opening of a new branch at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1. The new counter features seating area for passengers, a new concept introduced to other counters currently found inside Terminal 1. The new concept will provide a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere to a significant …

KARACHI: Support extended to the Businessmen Panel from various trade associations and chambers continues. Livestock exporters association of Pakistan and All Pakistan marble industries association have announced unconditional support the Businessmen Panel Pakistan in the forthcoming elections term 2019 of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Livestock exporters took the decision in a special meeting attended …

ISLAMABAD: Making strides toward its goal of empowering societies, Telenor Pakistan joined hands with Microsoft to bring DigiGovHackfest 2018 where bright young minds from the twin cities gathered to create digital solutions for civic problems. The three day hackathon was hosted at Telenor Pakistan headquarters ‘345’ where experts from Telenor Pakistan & Microsoft came together to guide the young developers …

LONDON: British Airways’ customers are getting a taste of what it’s like to fly at the front of the aircraft as the airline trials cutting edge virtual reality technology at check-in desks at its home at Heathrow Terminal 5. After taking the 360° tour of the Club World cabin, customers who like the look of the additional space, the lie-flat …

AJMAN: The Department of Economic Development – Ajman, organized a Government Privileges Forum for local, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in partnership with the National Program for SMEs. The forum, which was held at the Ajman Saray Hotel, discussed the privileges offered by the National Program for SMEs, which operates under the Ministry of Economy, and how to coordinate with …

KARACHI: America Pakistan (AMPAK) Business Development Forum has announced its support for United Business Group (UBG) in FPCCI upcoming elections being held on December 28. Forum has congratulated S. M. Munir Patront-in-Chief UBG and other group members for its three vice presidents elected unopposed. In his statement, founder and president of the forum, Nawaid Isa, President forum’s Pakistan Chapter Shujaat Ali …

DUBAI: Enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan was the topic under discussion at the Annual Networking Reception hosted at Dubai Chamber’s representative office in Baku. More than 200 representatives from the UAE and Azerbaijan public and private sectors attended the event, which was held in Baku. The annual gathering marks a significant activity …