KARACHI: METRO Pakistan concludes its charity donation drive as part of the International Charity Day commemorations, in collaboration with Akhuwat Foundation, a leading non-government organization, working on improving the lives of the underprivileged communities. The internal charity drive started as part of the International Charity Day commemoration earlier this month and ran at all METRO stores across Pakistan. The response …

KARACHI: In an endeavor to further digitize payments in Pakistan, Bank Alfalah has announced that they have launched e-ticketing services across its 120+ Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs )deployed in Pakistan. This partnership aims to create a convenient and accessible e-ticketing experience for anyone accessing these CDMs. The Cash Deposit Machine is a self-service terminal that enables instant deposits and payment …

DUBAI: Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Karachi South held its 4th Annual General Meeting and fifth anniversary celebrations here at Movenpick Karachi, earlier today. The event started off with a welcome speech by the host of the evening Bissma Bader. After Bader gave a background to last year’s  developments in WCCI Karachi South, general secretary Basit was called upon …

News Desk AJMAN: In line with the continuing efforts to boost the attractiveness of Ajman’s business environment to investors, entrepreneurs and other companies, the Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Ajman Transport Authority (ATA), which is aimed at enhancing service integration and placing stronger focus on customer happiness and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has revealed that nearly a third of its dedicated fleet of transport buses for cabin crew in Dubai will now operate on biofuel, taking another step forward on its environmental mission to reduce emissions. The airline’s contracted service provider, Al Wegdaniyah, has committed to operating all road trips with biodiesel provided by Neutral Fuels, one …

News Desk ABU DHABI: From 1 October until 31 December 2020, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will offer PCR tests included in all air tickets booked by customers in the UAE for flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport, with the exception of services to China.   The airline is collaborating with Life Medical Diagnostic Center (Life Dx) to offer …

News Desk DUBAI: Managing hybrid work models, investing in internal talent, embracing digital transformation and balancing short and long-term goals have become a crucial part of effective HR strategies during Covid-19, according to industry experts speaking at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Surviving and Thriving through the Pandemic: How to future …

AMSTERDAM: At the end of last week, KLM President & CEO Pieter Elbers officially activated the new robot for the production of World Business Class meals at KLM Catering Services (KCS). KCS is the only company in the world to take such a robot into operation. The new robot system will reduce handling costs and make it easier to effect …

News Desk KARACHI: Abdul Hadi has unanimously been elected unopposed President of SITE Association of Industry while Riazuddin Senior Vice President and Abdul Kadir Bilwani elected as Vice President for the year 2020-21. The newly elected office bearers will assume charge of their offices from 1st of October, 2020. Siraj Kassam Teli, Patron-in-Chief, SITE Association of Industry, M. Zubair Motiwala, …

DUBAI: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced that Lebanese social media influencer Karen Wazen has been named as a High Profile Supporter of UNHCR for her dedication and commitment to raising awareness of the plight of refugees and displaced populations across the region over the past three years. The title was officially given to Karen at a signing ceremony held …