The Board of Directors of Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) announced the first quarter financial results on April 22nd.  The company posted a profit after tax of PKR 1,948 million compared to the loss of PKR 4,332 million made in the same period last year. Q1 saw a significant recovery compared to a very tough last year.  The encouraging turnaround is mainly driven by continued …

DUBAI: As the world prepares for World Earth Day, IKEA, a part of the Al-Futtaim Group and the regions favourite Swedish home furnishing retailer has launched a campaign aimed at inspiring people to lead a healthy and sustainable life, promoting circular and sustainable consumption and creating a movement around better everyday. The campaign highlights the importance of practicing sustainability in …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Employee Welfare and Wellbeing recently organised a webinar advising businesses on different strategies for identifying mental health problems at workplace, as well as various coping tools, mechanisms and techniques that can support employees dealing with such issues. The webinar, titled Factors Affecting Mental Health at Workplace, Signs and Coping Mechanisms, examined …

Emirates has announced it will resume four weekly services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from 2nd July 2021, re-opening connectivity and boosting trade and tourism while providing customers worldwide with more connectivity, convenience and choice. The BCN-MEX route will be operated with a two-class Emirates Boeing 777-200LR which offers 38 Business Class seats in a 2-2-2 configuration and …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has operated its first ecoFlight for 2021, continuing research and testing under the Etihad Greenliner programme to assess environmental sustainability initiatives during scheduled services. This is Etihad’s fourth ecoFlight, operated on the airline’s signature Greenliner aircraft which is fully offset for all operations through 2021 as part …

By Beck’s Medan, Indonesia In addition to asking the Principal to become an advisor and support regarding the plan to organize the Silver Reunion for the alumni of SMAN 5 Medan batch ’96, the committee on behalf of the alumni also stated that they are ready to assist the school library development plan This was conveyed by Chairman of the …

When Nora Al Matrooshi was selected to join the United Arab Emirates space programme, she became the Arab world’s first woman astronaut. Her selection – alongside male compatriot Mohammed Al Mulla – echoes the UAE’s focus on gender equality and equal opportunities. The country continues to incorporate more women into technology sectors, expanding their role as they gain recognition for …

ABU DHABI: Annual charity initiative, Ataya, will launch its new online shopping destination tomorrow on April 22nd, celebrating creativity that makes a difference. Organized by Emirates Red Crescent, Ataya has become a pillar of the Abu Dhabi cultural calendar and a hallmark in the field of social and humanitarian work in the UAE and across the world. Now in its 10th year, Ataya’s new …

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) and Lifebuoy have signed the first of its kind Hygiene Partnership Agreement in the Middle East. Living true to the purpose of making hygiene commonplace, Lifebuoy and SAUDIA will come together to drive the common goal of keeping citizens, staff & passengers safe and protected on-flight and on-ground. As per the agreement, Lifebuoy and SAUDIA-branded …

News Desk DUBAI,UAE: flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has added Batumi to its seasonal summer schedule. The carrier, which currently operates to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia, will also operate a three times weekly service to Batumi International Airport (BUS) from 12 May until 01 September. Commenting on the announcement, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, added: “we are pleased to relaunch our operations …