MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has won the Golden Excellence Medal for social responsibility in the 12th session of the Arabic Organisation for Social Responsibility (ROSR). This award recognises Oman Air’s outstanding contribution through its sustainable initiatives launched as a part of its ongoing CSR strategy. The award ceremony of ROSR was held at …

DUBAI: The new five star luxury Bürgenstock Hotel, in Switzerland, has opened its doors. The newly built hotel, with its modern architecture and contemporary design, boasts 102 rooms and suites and is sure to prove popular with travellers from the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on stunning luxury. In Switzerland, tourism from Gulf countries represents US$ 430 million. Amenities …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) today welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand. The delivery flight TG8909 departed from Boeing’s Everett Delivery Centre, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. directly to Bangkok, Thailand on 16 September at 21.20 hours (local time) and arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on 17 September 2017 at 01.55 hours (Bangkok …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports’ VIP Terminal, operated by National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets, signed a partnership agreement with Al Hilal Bank in Abu Dhabi, a progressive Islamic bank,to provide exclusive VIP Terminal access at Abu Dhabi International Airport to top-ranking customers. On this occasion, Abdul Majeed Al …

DUBAI: The finalists of this year’s Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa have now been announced, representing some of the most respected names in the shipping and maritime industry, across a region stretching from Lagos to Kolkata. According to Emma Howell, Group Marketing Manager, Seatrade portfolio, UBM EMEA: “The finalists will now wait with baited breath until …

DUBAI: The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in has signed an agreement with Palazzo Versace Hotel whereby the hotel will operate some of DTC’s limousines in offering services luxury transit services to hotel guests. Limos will be driven by finely turned out and good-looking chauffeurs with extensive knowledge on Dubai’s streets and areas. The …

By Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani Its seems that construction industry is booming with too many high rises seen here and there but it lacks key elements like professionalism, quality control and time control, this was stated by Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Mirza, Chief Executive Officer of Urban Constructors (Pvt.) Limited. During an informal chit-chat session with the team of Biz Today Mr. Muhammad …

BIZ TODAY REPORT LAHORE: Metro Cash N Carry has partnered with Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) for their Industrial Training Program 2017, based on technical training and developing 100 students over a period of 12 months in the fields of bakery and meat processing. These students will go through robust class room trainings and on the floor practical demonstrations to …

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to Fujairah Terminals at the Port of Fujairah, and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD),has been accredited with theISO 28000:2007 certificate of Security Management System for Supply Chain by global certification provider, Lloyds Register Quality Assurance …

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics today announced the commercial launch of the Galaxy Note8 to select markets around the world. The flagship smartphone is initially available in 42 countries including the US, Canada, Singapore, Korea and major European markets, and will continue rolling out to additional markets in the weeks ahead. Equipped with a large, bezel-less Infinity Display, the Galaxy Note8 lets users …