ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Designate of Romania to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Dan Stoenescu, met with Atif Farooqi, Advisor and COO, Paksitan Romania Business Council, and Sohail Shamim Firpo, Chairman PRBC to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and cultural exchange between Pakistan and Romania. The meeting highlighted PRBC’s 14 years of efforts in promoting mutual understanding and cooperation, further solidifying the strong relationship between …

News Desk DUBAI: International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has joined forces with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, to highlight the risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo. Working together, The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have co-created the Aviation Risk and Threat Assessment operational guide to highlight the risks posed by the donkey skin …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango, a ride-hailing service and a part of the global tech company Yango Group, has been awarded the Ride-Hailing App of the Year Award at the Enterprise Agility Awards 2024. Hosted by Entrepreneur MENA, the awards celebrate exceptional innovation, business achievements, and impactful enterprise leadership across industries. This recognition comes as Yango marks a major milestone with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RoyalJet is taking a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for private jets in the regional and global markets by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Corporate Jets. The MoU signifies the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator’s commitment to purchase of three (3) brand new ACJ320neo’s and six (6) Purchase Rights. …

By Rafiq Vayan DUBAI: Celestyal, an award-winning global cruise line that provides its passengers with all-inclusive onboard experiences, marked its maiden call in Dubai on Monday, December 9. Entering the emirate’s waters with a dhow escort, the line’s newest ship, Celestyal Journey, hosted a plaque exchange ceremony and a star-studded party to kick off the ship’s first week-long ‘Desert Days’ …

News Desk DUBAI: PlanRadar, the leading platform for digital documentation, communication and reporting in construction, facility management and real estate projects, introduces its new SiteView feature – previously announced in March 2024 – which captures 360° imagery of a project and maps it onto a 2D plan, creating a detailed visual record of activity in a construction site. SiteView leverages …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading telecom and integrated ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has raised the data center industry benchmark by achieving the prestigious TIA-942-C data center certification form Enterprise Products Integration (EPI) – a global leader in data center certification. The meticulously audited and certified milestone underscores PTCL’s unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation in the …

Web Desk DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the UAE, has launched its 24/7 express grocery delivery service in Dubai. Offering the largest online product selection at competitive hypermarket prices and covering Dubai’s widest express delivery area, this service reaffirms Carrefour’s commitment to providing customers with unparalleled convenience and a seamless shopping …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the Emirate’s five airports, today announced the groundbreaking of the East Midfield Cargo Terminal (EMCT) at Zayed International Airport (AUH). This state-of-the-art facility, spanning approximately 90,000 square meters, will significantly enhance AUH’s cargo and logistics capabilities, strengthening its position as a leading international gateway for global and regional supply …

KUWAIT City: Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has taken delivery of its first A330-900 aircraft, becoming the first airline in the Middle East to operate the aircraft. The milestone delivery marks a key step in Kuwait Airways’ transformation strategy, which includes enhancing its fleet to drive future growth. Kuwait Airways already operates a fleet of four A330-800s. Kuwait …