DUBAI: The positive trend continues: With 130,598 vehicles delivered worldwide in the first six months of 2018, Porsche AG has exceeded the previous record set last year by another three per cent. With 20,500 units delivered to customers, the Panamera enjoyed the strongest percentage increase, almost doubling the figure from the same period of the previous year. The 911 also saw …

KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has announced the results of Assessment of Fundamental Competencies (AFC) Examination and Writing Skills Test (PCSC-1) held in June 2018. As many as 1042 candidates have been declared passed in AFC and 986 in Writing Skills Test whereas 649 candidates have obtained permanent credits in AFC. ICAP has also awarded Merit …

KARACHI: Jazz has collaborated with Careem to offer various promotions to its subscribers throughout the year. Subscribers can use the promo code ‘JAZZSUPER4G’ when booking a ride through the Careem app to avail a discount of 20% on their next four rides. First time users of Careem app can use promo code ‘JAZZRIDE’ to receive a discount of up to PKR …

CAIRO: Emirates today unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme. Reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to Egypt, the Emirates Lounge in Cairo represents a US$ 3.6 million …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Award-winning jewellery retailer, Pure Gold Jewellers, has opened seven new concept stores in the UAE, Kuwait and Oman, providing an uptick in positive sentiment to the regional jewellery retail sector and an impetus to the brand’s long-term growth strategy. The new stores are located in the UAE at Al Ain Mall, World Trade Centre and Yas Mall …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo (fifth from left), Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), Mrs. Phakkhra Ruangsiradecho (sixth from left), THAI Executive Vice President, Aviation Business Unit, Flight Lieutenant Pratana Patanasiri (seventh from left), THAI Vice President, Aviation Safety, Security and Standards, received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IATA Safety Audit for …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Government of Ras Al Khaimah today completed a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deal with India’s Shree Cement. The agreement completes the acquisition of the Emirate’s Union Cement Company (UCC) by Shree Cement exactly six months to the day after the initial deal announcement was made (11 January 2018). The transaction was managed on behalf of the …

DUBAI: Travellers who are yet to decide on summer plans can take advantage of attractive holiday packages to Dubai by simply flying with Emirates. Upon booking, passengers can avail exclusive rates at world-class hotels, enjoy outstanding entertainment and experience theme parks across Dubai, including tickets to some of the city’s world-class shows and attractions*. Customers can experience Dubai starting at …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground handling company operating at …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) inks a strategic agreement with Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) for theprovision of Cloud Based Services. The agreement was signed by Adil Rashid, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL and Shaukat Ali, CTO, PSEB. Dr. Daniel Ritz, President & CEO, PTCL, Syed Raza Shah, Member IT, Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) and Syed Ali Abbas …