ABU DHABI: Yahsat, the UAE-based satellite operator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with the Danish technology and Internet Service Provider company BLUETOWN at AfricaCom 2017. The partnership agreement aims to connect the unconnected by providing high performance Ka-band satellite Internet services combined with BLUETOWN’s unique last mile solutions in unserved or underserved locations. Both companies will join forces …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Armani Hotel Dubai’s sustainability initiatives have been recognised at the 2017 Dubai Sustainable Tourism Awards with Abdul Quddus Sheikh, Director of Engineering, honoured as ‘Sustainability Champion’ for demonstrating excellence in implementing and delivering sustainable development initiatives at the hotel. Under Abdul Quddus Sheikh’s leadership, Armani Hotel Dubai achieved impressive results in energy and water savings in …

KARACHI: Engro Corporation – widely regarded as Pakistan’s leading conglomerate – has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to jointly co-develop opportunities, with IFC InfraVentures, in the Temperature Controlled Logistics (TCL) industry of the country. The partnership stems from Engro’s intent to study the logistics sector and devise integrated solutions for …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed an agreement with Thales to equip the airline’s new, incoming 12 Airbus A320Neo and 17 A321Neo aircraft with a cockpit package of Thales avionics solutions including the TopFlight and Flight Management System (FMS). With 70% market share on the Airbus A320Neo and A330Neo families, TopFlight FMS remains …

KARACHI: ICMA Pakistan organized convocation for its new Associate and Fellow Members at Pear Continental hotel on Saturday, 2nd December. Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui, Founder, JS Group, Chief Guest on the occasion advised the young graduates to Dream Big, He said that we all have a tendency to play safe and settle for levels, which we consider safe and attainable. If …

DUBAI: Emirates’ new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with its game changing fully enclosed private suites in First Class, as well as refreshed Business and Economy Class cabins, has now entered service, to the delight of customers. The new Emirates cabins were unveiled for the first time at the Dubai Airshow last month, to positive acclaim from visitors at the show …

LONDON: Best Western Great Britain has appointed Rob Paterson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Paterson joins from Village Hotels where he is presently Commercial Director. Paterson will join the largest collection of independent hotels in Great Britain in mid-February after a 16-year career with brands such as Accor, De Vere, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin. Tim Rumney, chairman of …

By Rafiq Vayani Embassy of Republic of Indonesia, Islamabad along-with the Consulate General of Republic of Indonesia in Karachi with the support of Thai Airways International arranged Fam trip program to Indonesia for leading travel agents, tour operators and travel consultants of Pakistan. The Fam trip includes trips to popular destinations of Bali, Yogyakarta and capital city of Jakarta. Propose …

MUSCAT: Oman Air has announced the third winner of its popular quarterly incentive scheme for travel agents in Oman. Mr Tanveer Kazi of Marmul Travel & Tours was rewarded with a brand new Mini Cooper in recognition of his excellent sales in the third quarter of 2017. The car was presented to Mr Kazi at the Oman Air HQ, by …

DUBAI: Emirates expects higher than usual passenger traffic on its flights over the course of the upcoming National Day weekend. More than 113,000 passengers are expected to pass through Emirates’ Terminal 3 and three Concourses from Wednesday 29 November to Sunday 3 December, according to the latest booking figures. The busiest day is expected to be tomorrow, Thursday 30 November, …