Etihad Engineering, one of the world’s leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been awarded a heavy maintenance contract by Virgin Australia for its Boeing 737 fleet. The scope of the contract covers heavy maintenance and modifications on more than 30 nose to tail aircraft for the largest airline by …

CEOs representing some of the UAE’s leading companies have made the business case for promoting and improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace during their participation in the CEO Dialogue recently hosted by Dubai Chamber. The CEO Dialogue, held virtually under the theme Unleashing the Power of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, was organised as part of Dubai Chamber Sustainability …

Shield Corporation Limited, a market leader in baby care, signed an MoU with SEED Ventures and FK squared in a ceremony at a local hotel today. The third cycle of ‘Aao Likhein Kahani’ will inculcate creative writing in children between the age 10 to 12 years. Shield is the proud sponsor of this cycle whereas SEED Ventures and FK Squared …

Etisalat announced the launch of SMB Awards 2021 to celebrate the success of the business community and show appreciation for its outstanding performance and contribution to the UAE’s economy. This year’s Awards will recognise 10 categories, namely Emirati Business, Women in Business, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Top Sustainability, Business Mobility, Top Healthcare, CSR, Tech for Good, and SMB of the …

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Truly Asia AEROMEET 2021 has returned once again since its last appearance back in 2014. Organised by Tourism Malaysia, for this time it will be held fully virtual through Malaysia Truly Asia AEROMEET 2021 platform starting 16-18 November 2021. A total of 102 Malaysian organisations are taking part throughout the event and promoting their products and services, comprising 50 tour …

Gulf Air’s delegation to Dubai Airshow 2021 paid a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion at Expo 2020, which the national carrier sponsors in cooperation with Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities. The delegation, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi along with members of the airline’s executive management and staff, were briefed on the concept of …

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s digital leader, has launched the ‘Bharpur Bahawalpur Offer’ to better serve its clients in underserved areas. The offer exemplifies Zong’s proactive customer-centric attitude, which has helped it become Pakistan’s leading network. Residents of Bahawalpur will get 5 GB of the Internet, 1,000 On-Net Minutes, 30 Off-Net Minutes, and 1,000 SMS for just PKR 80 per week through …

Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has received tier-III certification of design for its Commercial Data Center (CDC) in Lahore from Uptime Institute (UI).  The certification validates PTCL stringent compliance with international standards in modern data center design and management for delivery of high-quality hosting facilities to its customers. The certification followed a rigorous assessment based on the design of mechanical and …

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) is a leading global bank which has partnered with TPL Trakker – the most advanced IoT Company in Pakistan, for Tracking, Telematics, Mapping and Location-Based Services. This strategic alliance has created a one-window solution to manage and secure the automobiles financed by the bank, as the Auto-Financing sector in Pakistan has risen to an unprecedented volume …

Emirates and GE Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a programme that will see an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, powered by GE90 engines, conduct a test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of 2022. Currently, SAF approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet A or Jet A-1 fuel and a SAF component …