News Desk DUBAI: Select Group announced a significant transition in its leadership structure as Founder Rahail Aslam steps away from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to assume the position of Chairman. Israr Liaqat has been appointed as the new Group CEO, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing the company’s strategic vision and long-term …

   Sep-23  Sep-24  2023 YTD  2024 YTD  Passengers  1.2 million  1.6 million  10.1 million  13.6 million  Passenger load factor   87%  88%  86%  87%  Operating fleet size  79  95      Passenger destinations  68  76   ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for September 2024, showcasing another strong performance as the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The UAE Government in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) will host the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai from 15-17 October. The meeting will welcome government officials, experts and futurists from the public, private and academic sectors, as well as from international organizations and community institutions from 80 countries. More …

DUBAI: Following the success of last year’s exclusive New Year’s Eve experience, Emaar is proud to once again offer a premier celebration at Burj Park, providing attendees with front-row views of the world-renowned Burj Khalifa fireworks and synchronised Dubai Foutain show. This year’s event promises an even more refined and unforgettable experience, with live entertainment, kids’ workshops, a curated selection …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry, has secured first place in the Transportation sector in the prestigious 2024 Emerging EMEA Large Cap Executive survey conducted by Institutional Investor/Extel. The Group also secured the title of ‘Most Honoured Company’, reflecting the Group’s dedication to excellence in Investor Relations (IR) and corporate governance. The survey, which evaluated 496 IR …

Web Desk DUBAI: The Arabia CSR Network marked the 17th cycle of the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Awards under the patronage and presence of H.H. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al-Qasimi Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE with an inspiring ceremony, celebrating organisations across various industries for their outstanding commitments to sustainability. Recognised as the region’s …

DUBAI: The Hospitality Network is pleased to announce the return of the EMEA Stakeholder Conference to Dubai, which is scheduled to take place between 5-7 November 2024 at Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection. This invitation-only event brings together over 700 of the most influential leaders from across the hotel and real estate industry in Europe, the Middle East …

ABU DHABI: Rotana, one of the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches. Dedicated to hospitality education and training, the Academy has just enrolled its first batch of students for its inaugural intake on September 16th, marking a significant milestone of …

By Rafiq Vayani JAKARTA: Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi hosted a business dinner in appreciation of the presence of some 25 Pakistani and other Indonesian businesses and dignitaries at the side event of the Trade Expo Indonesia in a hotel nearby Jakarta area on Friday, 11 October 2024. The dinner witnessed the signing of the agreements …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Government will participate in GITEX Global 2024, taking place from 14-18 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme ‘Towards an AI-Native Government’. This year marks the 13th year of participation by Abu Dhabi Government, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to next-generation transformation and innovation. The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) will …