DUBAI: In line with the Year of Giving, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR reinforces its philanthropic activities over the summer period by joining the StrikeOutALS campaign, and reaching out to UAE Red Crescent. Made popular by the global Ice Bucket Challenge, the hotel helped raise funds for the StrikeOutALS campaign to promote awareness on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Select team …

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi is marking a new milestone today, as the first three Emirati women graduate as masters (Captain) of 24-Meters vessels from the Maritime Training Centre at Abu Dhabi Ports. Abu Dhabi Ports is the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to the container terminal at …

MANAMA/MUSCAT: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently launched a new codeshare agreement with Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate of Oman, that sees the airlines’ combined frequencies between Bahrain and Muscat increase to 6 daily flights. Mr. Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer, commented on the agreement: “This codeshare reflects Gulf Air’s consistent drive …

By our correspondent LONDON: British Airways is offering thousands of customers the chance to fly to Europe and back for a grand total of just £35, plus 9,000 Avios as part of its Reward Flight Saver scheme. Customers can book now, enabling them to plan a last minute post-summer getaway or a Christmas market break. Return prices and destinations include: …

ISLAMABAD: With Pakistani entrepreneurs and startups playing a key role in fostering USD 150 billion in exports by 2025, one of the world’s leading entrepreneurship platforms has selected 20 innovators from Pakistan and the Middle East to drive global best practices in this region. At the first-ever ChangemakerXchange Summit for entrepreneurs from across the Middle East, sponsored by social entrepreneurship …

News Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways has today entered into a new interline partnership with growing, full-service Indian airline Vistara, as the Qatari national carrier marks more than 20 successful years of flights to India. The new interline agreement taking effect from 22 August, 2017 will allow Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel seamlessly to and from a wide range of cities within India across …

ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Excise Tax, which will be imposed on select products, determined by the Council of Ministers and suggested by the Minister of Finance. As per the Law, the Excise tax rates that shall be imposed on the “Excise …

KARACHI: Dawood Global Foundation celebrated the 14th Anniversary of the LADIESFUND Power Lunches at Okra, where women entrepreneurs and professionals network for business development. This lunch featured guest speaker Shaniera Akram, Akram Foundation, speaking on her career and vision for building her foundation. Spotted at the full house gathering were Sehr Hafeez Pirzada, Shehla Rashid Hashmi, Moneeza Butt, Zeenat Saeed …

KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi, together with the Embassy in Islamabad and the Trade Commission, organized a Business Seminar with two distinguished guests from Italy: Mr. Roberto Stabile, Head, International Affairs Department of Italian Association of Cinematography and Audiovisual Industry (ANICA) in Rome and Italian Trade Agency (ICE) Audiovisual Desk and Mr. Giordano Bruno Guerri,Italian writer, journalist and …

DOHA: Qatar Airways continues to demonstrate strong global growth with the announcement of new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The ‘Airline of the Year’ has responded to continued robust demand from passengers by increasing its Colombo service from four to five flights per day from 1 September 2017, just one month after the last frequency increase. Its Dhaka service …