Leading private medical institution South City Hospital welcomes onboard international Spine Specialist, Dr. Younus Hanif Lodhi, as its Consultant of Spine & Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Lodhi will be introducing spine-related services as a subspeciality in the hospital for the first time. With a primary focus on spinal conditions, the international doctor is said to treat patients with conditions …

News Desk DUBAI: In a move to support its Lebanese customers, communities and diaspora around the world, Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut from around its network, starting this week until 30 September 2021*. With Lebanon experiencing a severe shortage of essential goods and medicines, Emirates customers will be able to take advantage of an additional 10kg …

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan that perfect escape to the Seychelles. Book now and unwind at some of the world’s most beautiful resorts with spectacular white beaches or enjoy its diverse marine life and everything in between. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from AED 2,995, and Business Class passengers can enjoy fares …

An American national was announced as the new US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion at the draw held in Concourse D at Dubai International Airport. Mr. Michael Carfagno became a dollar millionaire when his ticket number 0195 in Millennium Millionaire Series 366, with which he purchased online on 31st July, was drawn today. Mr. Carfagno is …

Dubai’s growing appeal as a strategic hub African companies that are keen to expand their global reach and tap into new trade opportunities will be a main focus of discussions at the 6th Global Business Forum Africa, which descends on Dubai October 13-14th 2021. The high-level forum, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

RIGA: Latvian airline airBaltic announces that as of August 2021 it has published the new Customer Service Commitment. The introduction of the commitment is another step to develop and improve airBaltic customer service. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “As a company driven by delivering excellent service, we are constantly gathering insights about our customers to ensure they are happy and satisfied. We are …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on Boeing 777-300ER’s. In 2019, IAI and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the launch of the Boeing 777-300ERSF, a programme which …

By Rafiq Vayani The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has backed ambitious plans to make the UAE capital the global centre of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). At a ceremony on Tuesday 24th August, DCT Abu Dhabi announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UAEMMAF) and Palms …

By Afshan Lalani KARACHI: Book launching to celebrate 60 years of ESUP was done by Murtaza Wahab, Advisor to the Chief Minister Sind and Administrator of Karachi. The parent organization, English-Speaking Union (ESU) was founded in the United Kingdom on June 28th, 1918 on the initiative of an English writer and journalist, Sir Evelyn Wrench. During its 100 year history, …

News Desk KARACHI: In a fast changing, pandemic, lockdown world, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) beat all odds. A record breaking performance that demonstrates PSOs resilience and strength as it continues to transform and evolve into an agile organization. PSO announced a record breaking gross revenue of PKR 1.4 trillion and highest ever profit after tax of PKR 29.1 billion for …