News Desk ISLAMABAD: The PTCL Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Willsher, currently CEO of Etisalat Afghanistan, to the post of CEO PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone) effective 1st December 2020. He succeeds Rashid Khan, who was President & CEO of the PTCL Group since March 2019 and decided to leave due to personal reasons. Matthew has been working in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is rolling out a redesigned onboard experience. The celebrated A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa have resumed operations with the introduction of additional health and safety measures. The airline has also enhanced its offering, introducing a nutrient-rich welcome drink for the winter season. The A380 Onboard Lounge, which serves First and Business Class customers, will …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) decided to resume the operation of the four bus routes that serve the Global Village from the start of its new season 2020-2021.  RTA will also resume the electric Abra tourist services inside the Village as of October 25th, the date coincides with the silver jubilee of this premier tourist and family destination.  “We …

DUBAI: When Emirates SkyCargo’s first freighter flight took off from Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 2nd of October, the cargo hold contained several tonnes of avocadoes and other vegetables grown and harvested in Mexico and destined for supermarket shelves in Europe and the Middle East. In Kenya, Emirates’ 10 weekly flights in October 2020 from Nairobi airport transport, among other commodities, fresh …

News Desk DUBAI: Today, the Dubai based Arab Fashion Council© confirmed the Arab Fashion Week is set to take place virtually from 21-24 October 2020 supported by Microsoft and in partnership with Facebook Inc. Following the success of the previous virtual edition, which was the first and only digital fashion event to take place in the Middle East, Arab Fashion Week is …

By Kamran Hashim/Rafiq Vayani Rotary Club of Karachi ‘Star’ hosted its monthly dinner meeting at Beach View Club, on 15th October 2020 where, Prof. Dr. Farhan Essa, District Governor of Rotary International, District 3271 (Pakistan) was the chief guest. Visit of District Governor is considered a protocol among Rotary Clubs all over the world. Upon arrival chief guest Dr. Farhan …

News Desk CarFirst, Pakistan’s most trusted used car trading platform announced Lifebuoy, the world’s number one germ protection soap brand, as their official ‘Hygiene Partner’. Lifebuoy’s global and national dedication to hand hygiene reinforced CarFirst’s commitment to partner with the brand as their official hygiene partner. The brand partnered with CarFirst to actively carry out Lifebuoy’s commitment to promoting hand …

To make access to financial services easier and ensure convenience of customers, UPaisa reduced its charges for Mobile Wallet to CNIC transactions. Customers can now send in money anywhere across Pakistan at minimal rates without the need to step out of their homes. UPaisa is the only company to offer such low rates on transactions above PKR 2500. The revision …

DUBAI: Agricultural technology to create sustainable food systems with the capacity to feed the word’s growing population was the topic under discussion at a virtual United Nations (UN) event held today and led by Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister of Food and Water Security. Titled: ‘The Future of Agriculture: Technology and Innovation to Grow Food in the Desert and Your Home,’ …

Pakistan Association of Food Industries (PAFI), is a newly established body comprising most of the leading national and multi-national food-enterprises operating in Pakistan; formed to officially represent the food-industry of Pakistan. On the occasion of this World Food Day, all members of PAFI have pledged their individual and collective efforts to the vision of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United …