DUBAI: More than 35,000 plastic bottles, 10 tonnes of paper and 66 tonnes of waste were recycled by companies and schools in Dubai as part of the “Let’s Reduce and Recycle” Campaign which was organised as part of Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2019. During the closing ceremony of Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2019 at its premises, Dubai Chamber unveiled the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Interjet Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in North America, have announced an enhanced interline agreement, which is set to open new routes and destinations for passengers travelling between Mexico, the Gulf and Middle East and beyond. With a single ticket, Emirates’ passengers can now seamlessly connect via Mexico …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The ground handler ensured smooth and safe turnaround of a flydubai Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft using only zero-emission ramp ground support equipment (GSE) at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 2. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman …

KARACHI: Airlift has officially inaugurated its Karachi city-wide operations with the Honorable Provincial Minister for Transport Syed Awais Qadir Shah. The Minister has offered his full support to the venture and highlights the importance of such private companies in Pakistan. He said, “With the transport sector in a complete deplorable state and the unfavourable economic condition of the country, companies …

KARACHI: Visa Department of Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi Pakistan collaborated with Malaysian VLN Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited to celebrate, appreciate and recognize the contribution of Malaysian authorized drop-box agents in Pakistan for promoting Malaysia as the preferred tourist destination.  This appreciation celebration was held at Khursheed Mahal, Avari Tower Hotel, Karachi on Friday 29th November 2019 and chief Guest …

MUSCAT: dnata was presented with the prestigious award of ‘World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider’ at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019, which took place in Muscat, Oman. This prestigious accolade comes on the back of dnata receiving four earlier awards – Middle East’s Leading Corporate Travel Company; Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA (general sales agent); United …

News Desk KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) announced that it was relocating its head office to a new purpose built location on main Khayaban e Nishat, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi. The Bank’s head office was previously located at K.C.H.S Union. The move comes in wake of the Bank’s expanding customer base and services and the new location will serve the …

LAHORE: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) hosted Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary IT & Telecom and Chairman Board of Director, PTCL, during his visit to PTCL’s zonal office in Lahore for a Business Review Meeting. Functional heads of PTCL zonal management, including Business Operations, Technology and Corporate, delivered presentations to the Secretary, who showed interest in the business performance of the …

ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) completed preparations to launch the 10th edition of SIAL Middle East 2019, to be held between December 9-11. Set to be biggest edition …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has released a video in celebration of the 48th National Day of the UAE, chronicling a unique flight that recently took off from the airline’s hub, Abu Dhabi. The extraordinary video, a first of its kind for the airline, stars Etihad’s UAE national staff, who can be seen carrying …