By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce (SFIC) at its head office, which was led by Mr. Zhao Fuxi, Executive Vice Chairman, SFIC. The visiting delegation, joined by 12 representatives from the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce, was received by H.E. Hamad …

DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it has transported the one millionth Unit Loading Device (ULD)* through its bonded corridor trucking service connecting Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). The trucking service allows for rapid connection of cargo between Emirates’ passenger and freighter aircraft. Emirates SkyCargo launched the trucking corridor in April 2014, when the air cargo …

LAS VEGAS: Emirates airline’s fully-enclosed First Class Private Suites, launched in November last year on its Boeing 777 aircraft, has been awarded gold by Future Travel Experience (FTE) in the “Up in the Air” category. The FTE Global Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of organizations that have gone the extra mile to improve the passenger experience both on the ground …

KARACHI:As a symbol of its long-standing commitment towards social causes, METRO Pakistan (MCCPK) lent its support to EDHI Foundation and thus, the vulnerable factions of the society under its Care & Share initiative, and in alignment with UN on the International Day of Charity. It is recognized as a day when organizations, NGO’s and stakeholders all around the world rally …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Credit Enhancement Facility (PCEF) was introduced to public and private sector stakeholders yesterday in a conference co-hosted by Karandaaz Pakistan and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) in Islamabad. The local currency credit enhancement facility is being set up to address and overcome existing constraints in the supply of local financing to infrastructure projects and to help …

KARACHI: Agha Steel Industries Limited and Italy’s Danieli Group signed an agreement announcing the construction of Asia’s first Endless Steel Technology Mi.Da. Plant with DRB (Direct Rolling & Bundling) in Karachi. Danieli Group will be looking after end-to-end technical consultancy for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the Project.  His Excellency Stefano Pontecorvo, Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, was …

DUBAI: Sir Tim Clark has been named “Aviation and Transport Business Leader of the Year” at the Gulf Business Awards 2018, held last night in Dubai. The regional accolade recognised Sir Tim for his contribution to the aviation sector over the past 12 months, as well as his dedication and sustained commitment to building an outstanding track record of financial …

News Desk DUBAI: Thousands of volunteers will have access to exclusive events and opportunities at Expo 2020 Dubai, with the opening of a permanent hub designed to inspire and engage them throughout their journey to 2020. Located on the Expo 2020 site, the House of Volunteers was yesterday inaugurated by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for …

KARACHI: Engro Foods Limited participated in a resourceful seminar on Food Safety and Nutritional Policies, to enrich the discussions with its valuable experience as a leading provider of dairy products in Pakistan. The event held at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAGS) attracted internationally reputed experts of nutrition. Engro Food’s participation in this insightful forum reflects the commitment of this …

DUBAI: In response to increased demand for travel during the autumn school holidays, Emirates today announced it will operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg, temporarily replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft currently operating on the route. During the period of 25 to 29 October 2018, in advance of the school holidays in Russia, flights EK 175/176 between Dubai and …