Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness & Marketing Dept. at the Union Coop, confirmed that Al Warqa City Mall of the Union Coop provides many distinct and diverse shopping categories for its visitors, as it aims to provide a modern and comfortable shopping experience for them while ensuring that all their needs are available under one roof. He pointed …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the launch of flights to Namangan from 24 September with a twice-weekly service, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai. The addition of flights to Namangan makes it the third point in Uzbekistan including Samarkand which launches on 20 September, and the capital, Tashkent. Flights to Namangan International Airport (NMA) will …

Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing service in Pakistan, has recently introduced digital payment visibility for credit/debit card payments to all its Captains across Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. This initiative will empower them to make a more conscious decision, ultimately providing a seamless experience between Careem’s customers and Captains.  Careem started the digital payment visibility pilot in Karachi in July, this …

Emirates will increase the frequency of its services to Algiers with the addition of a fifth weekly flight, effective 7 October. The newest service will complement Emirates’ existing operations between Dubai and Algiers, currently running at four flights a week. The latest addition of services to the airline’s schedule will provide additional connectivity for customers traveling to Dubai and onwards …

Germany, the diverse travel destination, has launched its Autumn/Winter campaign, encouraging travellers to visit, explore, and experience its sustainable and diverse culture. From unspoilt landscapes to authentic cuisine, urban attractions to historical locales, Germany is the ultimate European destination to travel sustainably. The ‘Feel Good’ campaign encompasses a plethora of guiding tips highlighting the country’s eco initiatives providing conscious travellers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Huge crowds gathered at the fourth edition of the Pakistan Property Show over the weekend at the World Trade Centre in Dubai to explore major investment opportunities in the Pakistan property market. Over 60 exhibitors showcased more than 200 of the best and most trustworthy major property developments in Pakistan. A record breaking 20,000 people attended the two-day …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has revealed that over 27,100 companies joined as new members in the first eight months of 2022, marking a 69% year-over-year (y-o-y) increase and bringing total membership to over 314,000. Between January and August 2022, member exports and re-exports increased over 20% y-o-y to reach AED 177 billion. …

Pakistan Stock Exchange announces the much awaited list of the Top 25 Companies Awards recipients for the year 2021. The PSX Top 25 Companies Awards, initiated in the year 1978, have been presented to outstanding companies listed on the Stock Exchange. The key pre-requisites for companies competing for this prestigious award include minimum dividend distribution of 30%, trading of shares for …

LXA, the interior design, hospitality, and F&B experts, are set to take a leading role on day one of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) as part of the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF). LXA has earned an impressive reputation as the go-to design services agency for hospitality projects across the GCC and internationally. Operating in the region for the last …

Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the start of the pandemic. Subject to regulatory approvals, the twice-weekly passenger service to Guangzhou will start on 10 October, initially using a two-class Boeing 777. The new route means Etihad will be …