RIYADH: The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA), a non-profit association that provides a dedicated platform for facilities management (FM) professionals, wider construction industry stakeholders, and owner associations, reaffirmed its commitment to nurture and guide entrepreneurs as well as promote innovation in the regional FM industry through proper skills development and effective knowledge sharing. MEFMA made the statement during the …

DUBAI: The team of Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, returned from a successful participation in the Dubai tourism road show in India last July 30 to August 3, 2018. The team joined the delegation headed by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) …

KARACHI: K-Electric has introduced Universal Customer Care model whereby customers can now visit any KE center of their choice, regardless of their power connection’s physical location in Karachi, for billing information, new connection and other services. A ceremony in this regard was organized at the power utility’s customer care center in Gulshan-e-Iqbal today, which was attended by members of KE’s …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is continuing its expansion across Europe by extending its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa. Under the expanded code share agreement, passengers can now travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat International Airport and connect to Madrid, Brussels, Vienna and Prague from Lufthansa’s Frankfurt and Munich hubs. The agreement offers travellers …

KARACHI: With an aim to explore potential tourism spots in Tharparkar region, Thar Foundation has entered an agreement with the Hashoo Foundation to develop and promote ecotourism in the area. Both the social arms of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) and Hashoo Group have identified the Gorano Reservoir, the natural ‘reservoir’ where the company is discharged the effluent underground water, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Institute of Cost and Management Accountant of Pakistan (ICMAP) organized the much anticipated event of the corporate world, Best Corporate and Sustainability Report 2017 (BCSR) Awards here at a local hotel on Tuesday. More than 40 awards were presented to best performer companies for good reporting. Tariq Hassan, Chairman Audit …

KARACHI: Visa (NYSE:V), the world leader in digital payments, launched an independent study that examines the economic impact of increasing the use of digital payments in major cities around the world, including Karachi. The global Visa report, titled “Cashless Cities: Realizing the Benefits of Digital Payments”, conducted by Roubini Thought Lab and commissioned by Visa, was launched during a media …

KARACHI: Malaysian Consul General in Karachi, Khairul Nazran Abd Rahman emphasized on promoting culture of extra-curricular activities among students as there is no substitute for remaining healthy and for career building. He was speaking, as the chief guest, to the participating students at the successful conclusion of Beach Luxury Summer Camp. Forty students, of age group four to fourteen years, availed …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank has recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art, off-site ATM at Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), the largest Chamber of Pakistan. Mr. Saleem Mandviwala – Deputy Chairman, Senate of Pakistan attended the inauguration ceremony as the Guest of Honour. Also present at the occasion were Mr. Siraj Qasim Teli – Chairman Hilton Pharmaceutical …

DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating 15 years of successful operations to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.  Since its inaugural flight in 2003, Emirates has carried over two million passengers to and from Auckland, connecting New Zealand to the world, with 21 flights a week to Dubai, Bali and beyond. Emirates began its services to Auckland with daily flights via Sydney and …