KARACHI: Ehsan Sehbai, CEO Shaheen Air International (SAI)–has been awarded as the CEO of the year achievement award at the UMA 16th CEO Summit Asia, Leadership Award 2017. The award was given to the CEO in recognition to his untiring efforts in making Shaheen Air Pakistan’s second national carrier. The award ceremony was organized by CEO Club Pakistan at a …

DUBAI: The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy organised a workshop for electronics companies in the emirate ahead of the implementation of the unified contract. The workshop was aimed to explain the regulations regarding the unified contract that should be part of any sale or service of electronic goods and spare parts in the UAE effective …

DUBAI: ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller, the leading Middle East PR agency, has announced that Erica Alkhfaji has joined the Agency as Director of its Finance Practice. Her remit will include managing specialist PR services including investor relations, communications surrounding transactions &IPOs and regulatory filings, as well as driving new business growth and managing relationships with blue-chip clients in the financial sector. Sunil …

KARACHI: Unilever Pakistan today reaffirmed its commitment towards enhancing gender diversity within its business by signing onto the Women’s Empowerment Principles, with support from UN Women. The Seven Principles for Women’s Empowerment, are a joint initiative of UN Women (the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) and the UN Global Compact. These principles provide a set …

MUSCAT: Oman Air SAOC, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Salalah Airport (SLL). Being the first certified company in Oman, the award confirms the safety of Oman Air ground operations making it globally-recognised …

DUBAI: According to Wego.co.ae, the leading travel search website and top-ranked mobile application for travelers living in the Middle East, Dubai retains its top spot as 2017’s most popular festive season destination for travelers in the region. A shopper’s paradise, Dubai offers some of the most extravagant malls on earth, as well as luxurious hotels and miles of unspoiled beaches. …

DOHA: It has been a record-breaking year for Qatar Airways, as the airline has claimed more global awards than ever before in its 20th year of operations. Qatar’s national carrier has received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories since January, demonstrating its continued commitment to exceeding passenger expectations with its innovative approach to product development and dedication to customer experience. …

DUBAI: The hugely popular Dubai Marina Music Festival is returning this year with a whole new twist! In a new format designed to engage your senses and take you on an interactive journey of musical and self-discovery, the festival will offer the opportunity to hear, feel, see and touch music, in a unique and truly mesmerising way. Inspired by Plato’s …

By Rafiq Vayani The “Election of The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) are scheduled to be held on 29th December 2017 and United Business Group (UBG) with the support of business community nation-wide will sweep this time too, whereas opposition is relying mostly on blame game and trying their best at criticising the current office bearers”. This …

DUBAI: As the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic came to an exciting conclusion on 9th December at the Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Duty Free, one of the patron sponsors of the event announced the lucky winner of a Mercedes Benz S560 Diamond White in the Finest Surprise Promotion. The 19-year-old Los Angeles native, Angel Yin, Omega Dubai Ladies Classic winner, made the draw …