By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: GAPKI is delighted to announce the 16th Indonesian Palm Oil Conference and 2021 Price Outlook will be held online on 2-3 December 2020. This year, IPOC 2020 will address the latest development of Indonesian palm oil industry in relation to Indonesian economy, post Covid-19 recovery plan, future bioenergy, supply and demand, short term and long term price forecasts, as …

KARACHI: “Ghazala Habib is a remarkable poet for the new generation. She has not just raised her voice through her speeches and poetry but she also proved that Kashmiri women are no less than Kashmiri men” Said Ahmed Shah. Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized the launching ceremony of a book named “Lamakan” by Ghazala Habib. “There was a group …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks for a more seamless airport experience at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from these destinations. The 16 new self-service bag drop machines …

KARACHI: The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has announced the results of its elections for the term of 2020-21 under the terms of Trade Organization Rules 2013. The newly elected office bearers and Executive Committee members of the association will take charge effective 1st October. Mr. Ali Asghar Jamali has been elected as the association’s new Chairman whilst Mr. Saquib …

News Desk KARACHI: PayPak, Pakistan’s first domestic payment scheme launched by 1LINK, is set to introduce an innovative Loyalty Program for its customers with TPL Life as the Family Takaful coverage provider. Following the partnership, TPL Life, a leading InsurTech in Pakistan will provide complimentary Family Takaful coverage to all new and existing PayPak card holders of Islamic accounts. With the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has released an official podcast – Altitudes by Etihad – to provide listeners with unique insights on how the airline responded to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also taking a deep dive into some of 2020’s most significant events. Ahead of the launch of ‘Altitudes byEtihad’, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: One the Pakistan’s known builders and developers Fayyaz Ilyas was elected Chairman of Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) unanimously for the term of 2020-2021 here on Saturday. Fayyaz Ilyas has served ABAD as Senior Vice Chairman earlier. While Khawaja Muhammad Ayoob, Arif Sheikhani and Eng. Danish Bin Rauf were also elected as Senior …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Addleshaw Goddard (Middle East) LLP, recently organised a webinar advising businesses on legal and practical aspects of employment during Covid-19. The event was attended by 270 participants, including business owners, managers, legal and human resources professionals representing a wide range of economic sectors. Sessions were moderated by Ben …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The clay courts are back in action and Emirates is back in the game at Roland-Garros 2020 as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Paris tournament. With the resumption of its daily flights to Paris and the return of the iconic A380 to French skies, Emirates is committed to offer customers in France the best experiences …

DUBAI: Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading business and logistics hub in the UAE, has entered into a strategic agreement with Etihad Export Credit Insurance Company (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, to support local businesses, advance exports, and drive the UAE economy during the current economic climate. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed virtually by Mohammed …