BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Pakistan’s Designated Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Aman Rashid visited Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry(FPCCI) on Wednesday 6th September  2017 to meet the directors and members of Pak Philippines Business Council FPCCI. The meeting was very well attended by the business community. It was presided by the President FPCCI Mr. Zubair Tufail. In his …

ABU DHABI: The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) today confirmed Abdul Khaliq Saeed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Etihad Airways Engineering, replacing Jeff Wilkinson, who is leaving the post after 11 years with the company. Mr. Saeed brings over 35 years of international maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry experience, and joins Etihad Airways Engineering from Abu Dhabi based, …

VANCOUVER: Air Canada recently announced the strategic expansion of its international network from Vancouver with new services launching June 2018 to Paris and Zurich, and the start of year-round flights to Melbourne. All flights will be available for purchase starting September 6 at aircanada.com or through travel agents. In addition, Air Canada is increasing its non-stop Delhi flights from Vancouver that resume October 14, with up to five times weekly service for the 2017/2018 season, and increasing …

DUBAI: Governments of India and the UAE, through various agencies and departments are closely working to realise the US$75 billion (Dh275 billion) investment in to India as announced by the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi during his historic visit to the UAE in August 2015 that raised the bilateral relations between the two countries to a strategic partnership level. This was …

LOS ANGELES: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), to facilitate the development of HTT’s Hyperloop Transportation System. The proposed route for the Hyperloop is between the city centers of Vijaywada and Amaravati, potentially turning a trip of more than one hour into a …

DOHA: The Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the official inauguration of Hamad Port in Umm Al Houl on Tuesday. The Emir placed the logo of Hamad Port on the designated area, marking the official opening of the port. The inauguration was attended by the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa …

DUBAI:Leading Japanese architectural and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is preparing to showcase multi-billion dollar local, regional and international projects from 12 cities across the world, in the United Arab Emirates, Russia and India, amongst others, at this year’s Cityscape Global event in Dubai World Trade Centre from September 11-13. This includes one of India’s most successful real estate launches, …

DUBAI: Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides will launch an exclusive promotion at Cityscape Global (Dubai World Trade Centre, September 11-13) for its much sought-after Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences and DUKES Dubai. Potential buyers can reserve an apartment at either of the luxury five-star resorts on Palm Jumeirah from the Seven Tides stand at this year’s Cityscape …

DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that the total number of passengers lifted by public transport and taxicabs in Dubai during Eid Al-Adha holiday has topped 5,454,714. “The RTA has lifted 5,454,714 passengers during Eid Al-Adha holiday, where the number of Metro riders reached 1,829,356 passengers; with 1,177,502 passengers carried on the Red Line compared to 651,854 passengers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced its support for ‘Cityscape Global 2017’, the 16th edition of the region’s premier real estate event. During the three-day exhibition, which will take place from 11th to 13th September at the Dubai World Trade Center, DLD will be connecting with visitors to introduce them to the latest real estate services at platform SHA10 …