On August 15, 2021, Latvian airline airBaltic welcomed its 28th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABB, in Riga. This is the third out of seven planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for airBaltic in 2021. This aircraft is a part of the 50 Airbus A220-300 which airBaltic has ordered. In addition, airBaltic holds 30 options for the same aircraft type. Since May 2020, airBaltic operates all its flights with a single aircraft type – Airbus A220-300, thus minimizing the complexity and …

The State Bank has introduced an innovative initiative to improve access to finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan with the express aim of enabling businesses who cannot offer security / collateral to access bank finance. This initiative has been brand named, ‘SME Asaan Finance’ or SAAF to emphasize the SME facilitation feature …

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, announced that it will organize an open day recruitment event for employment of UAE Nationals, resident citizens of Emirate of Umm al Quwain on August 21 at Al Warqa City Mall, according to the precautionary measures taken to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, as Union Coop will provide many administrative jobs, with …

Dubai Chamber released a new episode of its En Route to the Expo video series featuring Aamer Sheikh, President & General Manager,  PepsiCo, MENA and Pakistan, who spoke about the company’s Expo 2020 Dubai plans, and the significance of the mega event in tackling sustainability issues and fostering innovation. Developed by Dubai Chamber in collaboration with Entrepreneur Middle East, the …

Engro – widely regarded as one of the largest conglomerates of Pakistan – renovated the iconic PIDC Bridge in Karachi which serves as an important connection to the M.T. Khan Road. The bridge has been refurbished in collaboration with the Government of Sindh and was inaugurated by Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui – the Advisor to Chief Minister of Sindh and the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Airlink have announced the expansion of their existing partnership into a unilateral codeshare agreement, giving travellers to and from South Africa convenient access to more than 40 domestic and regional destinations across 12 African countries. The extended codeshare provides connectivity to Emirates customers not offered by any other carrier in Africa, and augments the long-standing …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced that the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Series is now available for pre-order across the UAE. Comprising the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the brand’s next-generation flagships fuse world-class design and engineering with cutting-edge technology and features to welcome consumers to a brand new chapter in mobile innovation. Those wishing to pre-order the premium …

Likee, one of the premier short video sharing platforms in Pakistan, is glowing green this 14th August in celebration of the country’s 74th Independence Day. Through a collaboration video featuring Pakistan’s national hero, Talha Talib, Likee is committing towards empowering individuals within the country in unique ways. Talha brought grace to the country by securing 5th place at the Tokyo …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary by unveiling special liveries on its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs commemorating the nation’s Golden Jubilee. The aircraft will be emblazoned with a bespoke ‘United Arab Emirates 50’ design, denoting the Golden anniversary of Emirates’ home and hub, the UAE. The new 50th themed decals wrap both sides of the aircraft fuselage in …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Ufone celebrated the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan across the country with national zeal and fervor. To mark the Independence Day in a memorable way, the Group organized a week-long employee engagement program, featuring fun-filled activities for staff and their families under Covid-19 SOPs at its HQs, along with regional offices across …