News Desk DUBAI: The Covid-19 pandemic is leading more businesses in the UAE to adopt sustainable building solutions as they reopen and return to 100% capacity, according to business leaders who spoke on the topic at a recent Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry webinar. The webinar, Ensuring Sustainable Health and Safety of Building Occupants during COVID-19, was organised by …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone has announced the newest state-of-the-art commercial complex, within the free zone, the Ajman Boulevard,to offermodern office spacesto local and foreign investorswho are seeking cost-effective business facilities in the emirate. Managed by Ajman FreeZone, the 9,617-square-meter project is in line with Ajman Vision 2021 and the Ajman Government’s efforts toestablish a business-friendly environment in …

News Desk LAHORE: The Core Committee of All Pakistan Livestock & Dairy Association (APLDA) termed the federal budget 2020-21 and the Provincial Budgets of Punjab, and Sindh as tax free and balanced in prevailing circumstances in light of Covid-19 impact. The Federal Government and respective Provincial Governments are graciously commended for allocating maximum funds for agriculture, livestock and Dairy sectors …

AMSTELVEEN: KLM is gradually and carefully restarting its network. In July, KLM operates 5,000 European flights. The forecast for August is 11,000. Intercontinental numbers are around 1,900 in July and 2,100 in August. At the moment, about half of the intercontinental flights are cargo-only. KLM hopes that – if worldwide travel restrictions are relaxed – an increasing number of intercontinental …

DUBAI: His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the completion of Al Quoz Bus Depot to support the daily movement of buses. The new facility, which complements other bus depots at Jebel Ali, Al-Khawaneej, Al Ruwayyah , Al Aweer and Al Qusais, serves buses operating …

News Desk KARACHI: In light of the outbreak of Covid-19, perhaps the most badly affected businesses have been those that are service-based. Though acknowledging that the hairdressing industry is a high-risk business in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the government cannot turn a blind eye to the industry. The hair and beauty industry generates a large amount of revenue …

News Desk KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation recently welcomed renowned journalist Sidra Iqbal as its Goodwill Ambassador to raise awareness on how quality education has the power to help society change for the better. As a Goodwill Ambassador, Sidra will be working alongside the TCF team, using her influence to create awareness for the education emergency in Pakistan and highlight how TCF …

DUBAI/KARACHI: Emirates will resume scheduled flight services to Sialkot from 24 June. From Pakistan, the airline now operates flights to Dubai from four cities – Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Sialkot. Emirates will serve all routes with its modern Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering both Economy and Business Class services. From Dubai, customers can connect to Emirates’ current network of 40 destinations. …

GENEVA: ​The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has become a member of ITU’s standardization arm (ITU-T) to launch a global dialogue on the new partnerships emerging in support of the fast-growing competitive esports industry. The dialogue aims to create the conditions necessary to establish international standards and guidelines for the esports ecosystem. The meteoric rise in esports’ popularity compels exciting visions …

KARACHI: Life has slowed down, but people still need to sell their cars or buy used ones. Recognizing this necessity and supporting customers’ efforts to maintain social distancing, VavaCars has once again set out to completely revolutionize the car selling process by offering their services at people’s doorsteps via their new, ground-breaking mobile purchasing units. Reopening its existing purchase centers, with …