DUBAI: Air Arabia and CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines,  have signed a comprehensive nine-year agreement under the terms of which CFM will provide time and material support for the airline’s fleet of six LEAP-1A-powered A321neo aircraft. Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the first and largest leading low-cost carrier (LCC) …

Systems Limited – a next-generation global technology company enabling enterprises to reimagine their businesses through information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services out of Pakistan is the only IT company that has bagged the most prestigious Forbes Asia’s top 200 under a billion 2020 award. Held for the first time in a virtual format, the award ceremony honored …

News Desk DUBAI: India is one of the fastest growing markets globally for the food and beverage sector. With a young population that is increasingly well travelled and familiar with international cuisine, there has been a growing awareness and demand in the country for quality produce and food ingredients from around the world. In 2015, Catch of Norway Seafood, a …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with information technology company SITA, to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airlines Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The trial will use facial recognition technology to identify and authenticate crew members, …

To equip students with the fastest data connectivity for distant and e-learning programs, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services leader, Zong 4G, has introduced a comprehensive data package called ‘Taleem Bundle’ for the students of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). The signing ceremony took place at AIOU and was signed by Zong 4G’s Director Govt. and Corporate Sales & Services Mr. …

Following the introduction of the one-year virtual working programme by the Government of Dubai, Rove Hotels is ready to make people’s big move to the emirate a completely fuss-free experience, with the launch of the new Live + Work package. For digital nomads and remote workers arriving in Dubai, this co-living package makes sure all the essentials are covered – …

DUBAI/HANOVER: (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire) Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® as the world’s fastest mobile network provider, has deployed the first end-to-end multi-vendor DWDM Transport network orchestration in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region with software from Blue Planet, a division of Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), forging a path to create one of the world’s …

Lt. Col (Retd) Akbar Shareef, Chairman and CEO of Rakaposhi Tours Private Limited Pakistan, received the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Life Membership award, during the 69th Annual General Meeting held online. Currently serving as the chairman of PATA, Pakistan chapter, the highly esteemed PATA Life Membership award was bestowed upon him in recognition of his significant leadership in the …

News Desk LAHORE: To address the challenges faced by the Dairy Sector in Pakistan, Bank of Punjab and FrieslandCampinaEngro Pakistan Limited have entered into a collaboration to deliver easily accessible financing to dairy farmers, through Bank of Punjab branches all over the country. Under the project, farmers will be able to avail finance facility for their dairy business on the …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on behalf of the private sector, has announced its donation of AED 750,000 to the Al Jalila Foundation that will fund medical research in the UAE. The donation – allocated to medical research related to Covid-19, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and mental health – falls in line with Dubai Chamber’s …