Standard Chartered has donated a total of USD 249,000 towards emergency relief and rehabilitation of communities impacted by the recent floods that have caused large-scale devastation all over Pakistan. The selected partners are The Citizens Foundation and Orange Tree Foundation for immediate relief and British Asian Trust for rehabilitation. Both these organisations have extensive experience and resources to expand the …

Art, talent, creativity, it’s a gift. Knowing your way around colours, embellishments, motives, fabrics, it’s undoubtedly a talent. But more than that, it’s about experience. Experimenting with designs helps you grow. I’ve been designing clothes on orders since 2007, and holding exhibitions but only involving friends and family, not under a brand name. The idea of being a business-woman in …

e&, formerly known as Etisalat Group today announced its strategic technology partnership for the inaugural edition of ‘Abu Dhabi Finance Week’ (ADFW) powered by Abu Dhabi Global Market, and held under the patronage received by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office. The event being …

Ms Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, paid a two-day visit to Pakistan to discuss with the Government, law enforcement bodies and UN agencies a broad spectrum of bilateral questions on migration and security. Pakistan and the EU wish to strengthen their cooperation in all migration related areas, including from a regional point of view. In a first, the …

ABU DHABI/JAKARTA: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Indonesia, are strengthening their partnership between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta and beyond their respective hubs. The scope of the partners’ codeshare agreement, first signed in 2012, will be significantly expanded to nearly double the number of combined …

SINGAPORE: Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. At the North America 2022 edition of the awards held in August, the Star Alliance Los Angeles airport lounge also retained the award for North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the third year running. In receiving these awards, Star …

KARACHI: Renowned businessman Ozair Essani hosted Annual Diplomatic Dinner on Saturday, 12 November, 2022 at his residence, DHA, Karachi. Saeed Ghani, Javaid Alam Odho, Syed Kumail Shah, Dr. Ikhtiar Baig Hon CG of Yemen, Ishtiaq Baig Hon CG of Morocco, CGs of Korea ,Turkey, Oman, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Russia, Nisar Khoro, Syed Kumail Shah, Basit Mundia, Rafiq Bhutto, …

NdcTech was the only IT company from Pakistan to exhibit its offerings at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022. Sakina Tahir (first from right) and Hiba Hashim (second from right) were also among the participants of this FinTech Meet and Greet at the Pakistan High Commission in Singapore. Singapore FinTech Festival is one of the largest FinTech festivals globally bringing together the …

Committed to introducing culinary excellence to the region, Atlantis, The Palm will build on its legacy by joining forces with one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Björn Frantzén, to introduce two new concepts to the region in Q4, 2023. Set to further enhance the city’s reputation as a world-class dining destination, Atlantis will be home to Studio Frantzén, as …

The Emirates A380 drew in close to eight thousand visitors during its 2 days appearance at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022. Trade visitors, aviation enthusiasts and the general public were able to experience its latest signature products, including  the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabin which boasts luxurious leather seats, elegant wood accents, ample legroom, easily accessible charging points, one …