5th Pillar Family Takaful Limited (5PFTL), a pioneering force in the Takaful sector with a vision to empower financially challenged Muslims, announced a groundbreaking initiative to facilitate the sacred journey of Hajj and Umrah. Backed by Kuwaiti investment, 5th Pillar is committed to making the dream of performing Hajj and Umrah easy for millions of Muslims, starting with Pakistan and …

MANILA/FORT WORTH: Philippine Airlines and American Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership that introduces the first marketed flights by a Philippine carrier to several U.S. destinations and allows American’s customers to travel to the Pearl of the Orient, Manila, and the beautiful beaches of Cebu. American’s customers are now able to book tickets on aa.com for codeshare flights operated by …

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia: Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, today signed definitive agreements to acquire a 40% equity stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (“GO”). GO, a diversified downstream fuels, lubricants and convenience stores operator, is one of the largest retail and storage companies in Pakistan. The transaction is subject to certain customary conditions, …

Al Jalila Foundation and the charitable application Tooba entered into a collaboration agreement aimed at making charity more convenient and accessible to donors. Tooba opens up new prospects for assisting patients in need by offering a secure space for fundraising in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation — a prominent supporter of charitable and healthcare initiatives — to ensure patients receive …

GURUGRAM: Air India, India’s leading global airline, today unveiled its much anticipated, brand-new collection of uniforms for cabin and cockpit crew, marking the arrival of a new age of inflight couture. Crafted by Indian celebrity couturier, Manish Malhotra, in his Mumbai atelier, the new uniforms feature an array of colours and timeless designs. The collection mirrors a rare, harmonious blend …

DOHA: On Monday, 11 December, 2023 marks another milestone, as Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements the Skytrax “Best Airport in the Middle East”, Hamad International Airport (DOH), as a gateway to the world. Iberia’s new daily service complements Qatar Airways’ two daily flights between the capital cities of …

 Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel, the hotel group’s fifth hotel in the region, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week – a key milestone in Premier Inn’s continued evolution in the Middle East. Opened on 11 December 2013, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel has gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years with a consistent high occupancy, strong sustainability credentials and numerous …

News Desk DUBAI: Recognized for leading the way in cross-border transfers, Prepay Nation, a major player in the global B2B prepaid products marketplace, has announced, the newest addition to its team at the Dubai office, Georges Missy, who joins as the Director of Accounts & Partnerships, Middle East. With a robust background spanning over 12 years in the fintech and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Union Coop, a leading cooperative in the retail sector of Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi as its Chief Executive Officer. In this pivotal role, Mr. Al Hashemi will steer the cooperative’s strategic vision, overseeing the expansion of its business scope and reinforcing its strategic presence within the local and …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is making significant strides to increase tourist arrivals from Pakistan, with an ambitious plan for continued growth in 2024, in line with the visionary Dubai Economic Agenda 2033 to further consolidate Dubai’s status as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure. With Dubai welcoming 13.90 million …