IGI Life Vitality has recently won the MAXIS Global Benefits Network  Underwriting Champion Award 2020 from MAXIS GBN in the MAXIS Member Awards 2021 for Asia Pacific Region. This was a hard-fought contest, but IGI Life Vitality won for its remarkable excellence in collaborating with the MAXIS underwriting team, ensuring underwriting methodology and processes were followed towards enabling the on-time delivery of accurate and sustainable …

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL), organized an interactive session on ‘Women in Leadership’ to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, where Zahida Awan, Group Chief Legal Officer, PTCL & Ufone, addressed the female employees of PTCL and Ufone.  The event promoted the international theme, #ChoosetoChallenge, where challenges promise a positive change. This online interactive session covered key challenges faced by women …

A group of senior Karachi-based journalists covering beats of economy and energy has decided to form a united platform, which has been given the title of Council of Economy and Energy Journalist”. The aims and objectives of the council are to improve the quality of the reporting in the national media; professional capacity building of its members, and the presentation …

By Muhammad Ammar KARACHI: Passengers travelling to Dubai from Pakistan via Emirates can now enjoy special fares, free additional 10kg baggage allowance and up to two complimentary nights at the 5-star JW Marriott Marquis Dubai from 15 March to 30 June 2021*. With flexible booking options and free multi-risk travel insurance with COVID-19 cover, Emirates continues to offer stellar and …

News Desk DUBAI: Looking to pick up where you left off and make up for missed trips? Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover the love of the journey and plan their well-deserved spring break getaways with a chance to explore and unwind in popular beach and city destinations, or gather once again to be with family and friends. Featured destinations include the …

GAYDON: When Aston Martin makes its return to the FIA FormulaOne World Championship® at the end of this month, it will be with more than two grand prix contenders on the Formula 1® Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 grid:  For the first time in the history of the sport the Official Safety and Medical cars of Formula 1® will also …

There is vast potential for the UAE and Kazakhstan to expand business ties in key sectors and areas of mutual interest, such as food security, agriculture and digitalisation of economic sectors, according to government officials and trade experts who spoke at the latest Global Partnership Series event. The virtual forum, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Recognising their role in spearheading efforts to attract international business events to the city and creating a platform to lead the global business events rebound, Dubai Tourism has honoured its Al Safeer Congress Ambassadors. Encompassing healthcare professionals, scientists, industry experts, academics, business leaders and government officials from across the city, the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme …

News Desk KARACHI: Shaan-e-Pakistan kickstarted the most anticipated fashion event of the year, Pakistan’s first ever Phygitial Fashion Summit 2021 in Karachi. With an exclusive list of fashion icons, the Karachi leg of the Summit took place on ground at Dolce Vita Lounge, COM3, Clifton. The complete show is scheduled to be broadcasted digitally for audience world over. With an …

MANAMA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering with Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. Gulf Air joins a growing number of carriers to participate …