KARACHI: Former Finance Minister, Dr. Miftah Ismail said over the past five decades Pakistan’s exports to the world trade has been shrinked from 2 per cent in 1950 to less than 1 per cent today, largely due to lack of a strong industrial base. He said Pakistan’s economy needs to rebuild towards export-led growth model, which is the only future …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Careem, the leading online platform in the Middle East, to launch Free unlimited WiFi in all Careem cars from mid-July this year. The service is a result of a recent partnership with Etisalat, the UAE’s leading telecommunications operator, and Snapit Digital, a Media Tech company driving digital transformation, to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi to all Careem …

DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo has announced the appointment of Alyazeya Saeed and Fatma Ahli to the key positions of Cargo Managers of Oman and Kuwait respectively. The two appointees, who graduated from Emirates SkyCargo’s Commercial Management Programme, will manage the airline’s cargo operations in the two countries. With the new appointments, Emirates SkyCargo will be utilising UAE talent to oversee operations …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, and Al Hilal Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the country, have partnered to launch Al Hilal Bank Etihad Guest Visa credit card in the UAE. The programme offers UAE residents an attractive package of benefits including Silver or Gold Etihad Guest Tier Status with the first …

LONDON: British Airways is to increase its winter schedule between Scotland and London’s Heathrow Airport, operating almost 200 flights a week from October 2019 to March next year. The frequency increases on services from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen to Heathrow will start in the week beginning October 27. Weekly flights between Edinburgh and Heathrow will go up by three to …

By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA: Decision-makers from across the tech industry and from governments across the globe will come together from 9-12 September at Hungexpo, Budapest, Hungary to exhibit, debate, network and reward innovation at ITU Telecom World 2019, the leading United Nations global technology event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Media registration is now open for …

LONDON: British Airways is rolling out the next phase of its investment in its premium economy, World Traveller Plus cabin, by introducing a range of new amenities for customers.   New amenity kits using material from recycled plastic bottles will be introduced from July 1 and will include all the essential items travellers need for a flight, including an eyeshade, …

DUBAI: South East Asia is the summer hotspot for UAE travellers according to a new trends report released today by Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking platform, tajawal. With its wealth of culture and vibrant street life, Bangkok leads the way with flight bookings up 164% versus 2018, closely followed by the cosmopolitan island paradise of Bali, up 150% over …

By Rafiq Vayani RAS AL KHAIMAH: The number of new media licences and freelancer permits under RAKEZ Media Zone has jumped 177% to 360 companies and freelancers in May 2019, up from 130 in May 2018. RAKEZ repositioned its Media Zone in May 2018, about a year after the formation of RAKEZ in April 2017 and it quickly became a …

DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University yesterday celebrated its 29th graduation ceremony, honouring more than 220 students. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group awarded degrees across multiple disciplines. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, the graduation ceremony took …