News Desk DUBAI: The successful re-launch of direct Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights from Dubai (DXB) to Skardu (KDU) are commencing May 29, 2025. To mark the occasion, a cake-cutting ceremony was held at the PIA office in Dubai, attended by H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General. The event also welcomed members of a foreign tourist group traveling on the inaugural …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations, has inked an agreement with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) and Volvo to purchase 53 aircraft catering trucks, an investment of AED 60 million (USD $16 million), as part of its extensive ground fleet renewal programme, under which EKFC plans to introduce 120 next-generation …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) joined the official UAE delegation on a high-level visit to the Republic of Lebanon, aimed at strengthening economic ties and advancing strategic partnerships. The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with President Joseph Aoun in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has officially inaugurated its latest project, ‘Al Khawaneej Mall’, located in Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai. Spread over approx. 70,000 sq. ft., the new mall features a hypermarket, a diverse range of retail and service outlets, and ample outdoor parking spaces. This opening marks a strategic step in the cooperative’s ongoing expansion plan to serve …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Yango Group, the global tech company, has launched the Yango Points program in Abu Dhabi, a loyalty program designed to reward users for cashless ride payments made through the Yango app. Introduced as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to deliver greater everyday value, the program allows users to earn loyalty points that can be redeemed …

KARACHI: Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), the national-level representative body of freelancers, and Innovista, a National Initiative of SIFC for collaborative workspaces and innovative platforms, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating transformative opportunities, including capacity building and business collaboration more than 50,000 freelancers every year across Pakistan. This landmark collaboration is set to reshape the freelance ecosystem through capacity …

أعلنت “بن غاطي ” القابضة المحدودة (“بن غاطي” أو “الشركة القابضة”)، الشركة الرائدة في تطوير العقارات الفاخرة في دولة الإمارات ومقرها دبي، عن استحواذها على قطعة أرض تملّك حر بمساحة بناء إجمالية تتجاوز 8 ملايين قدم مربعة وبقيمة تطويرية إجمالية متوقعة تفوق الـ 25 مليار درهم. ومن المقرر أن تُخصص هذه الأرض لبناء وتشييد أول مجتمع سكني متكامل بمخطط عمراني …

TOULOUSE: Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft, leased from global lessor Avolon. This marks a key milestone in the airline’s comprehensive fleet renewal programme, which will see a total of 20 A320neo Family aircraft join its fleet over the coming years. Royal Jordanian’s first A320neo is configured with a 180 seat all-economy layout, designed for customer comfort and efficient …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust …

Web Desk MILAN/ROME, Italy: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its inflight retail partnership with easyJet to include Milan Linate (LIN) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airports in Italy. Under the new agreement, dnata’s specialist teams will deliver last-mile logistics, packing and uplifting easyJet’s range of onboard retail products -including food and beverage items- alongside around …