DUBAI: As part of its global initiative to empower 5 million women by 2020 through the power of its brands; B4U Aflam has produced a mini- TV series named ‘Imraa W aftakher’ along with Unilever Middle East. The new show features 13 influential women from the Middle East who share candid stories about their personal experiences, challenges and what it …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday held a walkathon in celebration of Bahrain Sports Day and in keeping with the airline’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle amongst its workforce. The initiative gathered H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors, alongside Gulf Air’s executive management and staff together at the airline’s …

DUBAI: Emirates will once again connect thousands of Arab fans to their favourite artists with the next edition of ‘Stars on Board’ 2018, planned to set sail later this week from Miami, Florida. ‘Stars on Board’ features performances by some of the biggest stars in the Arab world on some of the most exclusive cruise ships that have sailed across …

SYDNEY: Qantas has today unveiled a special livery honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians on its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The new livery features the work of the late Northern Territory artist and senior Anmatyerre woman, Emily Kame Kngwarreye*. It is based on her 1991 painting, Yam Dreaming and has been adapted for the aircraft by leading Indigenous owned design studio Balarinji. …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports yesterday announced the successful completion of the world’s first Tier III certified Modular Data Centre Complex (MDCC)* at Dubai International (DXB) following a tour of the new facility by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports. The project was led by Dubai Airports and delivered by Huawei, a leader in the field, …

RIYADH: In its ongoing plans to expand its reach in Asia and open new strategic and international routes, flynas, announces its new flights between the kingdom and Pakistan starting February 15th 2018. flynas will launch flights from Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah to both Lahore and Islamabad and will commence on the 15th of February with flights from Riyadh to Lahore. Riyadh to Islamabad …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: “Matco Foods Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest Basmati rice exporter was formally listed on today on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)”, said Mr Faizan Ghori (CFA), Director of Finance. The Gong Ceremony on the occasion of formal listing of Matco Foods Limited was held today at the PSX, with Mr Jawed Ghori Chairman of Matco Foods …

DUBAI: Trade and investment promotion organisations (TIPOs) from nine Arab countries are convening in Dubai, 13-14 February, for the first official meeting of the Arab Countries Trade and Investment Organisations Network (ACTION), hosted by Dubai Exports – the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy – and organised by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The co-operation platform, founded in 2016 with …

KARACHI: The national flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines carried a historic 5.7 million passengers in January 2018 which is up by 37%. 5 million passenger level is exceeded first time in Turkish Airlines history for the month of January. Turkish Airlines reached the highest Load Factor in January with 79.8% in its history. Making the whole world more accessible for its passengers …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday announced the appointment of Captain Suhail Abdulhameed Abdulaziz Ismail as the airline’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective February 2018. Mr. Krešimir Kučko, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer and Captain Waleed Abdul Hameed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer welcomed Captain Ismail to his new post. They jointly shared …