News Desk DUBAI: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF), a leading business aviation services provider, announced the expansion of its charter fleet with the addition of several new state-of-the-art aircraft. With the introduction of a Bombardier Global 7500 – one of only two available for charter in the Middle East, the Bombardier Global XRS, Challenger 604, two Hawker 4000 jets …

News Desk DUBAI: In a landmark collaboration, Mulk International from the UAE and India’s Ajeenkya DY Patil Group have acquired stakes in Mulk Med Healthcare  to become equal shareholders and launch what will be the region’s first large-scale virtual hospital of its kind with more than 20,000 doctors on board.  Both groups have further pledged an investment to the tune of AED 100 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has appointed Mr. Khurram Zafar as the Chief Executive Officer, who has already taken charge. Mr. Khurram Zafar joins PMEX with a robust background in business, technology, and capital market leadership in Pakistan, Europe, and the United States. Prior to his appointment at PMEX, Khurram led a Pakistan focused venture capital …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: The Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD) has announced a new board of directors and launched its new corporate identity (Emirates Franchise) on its 10th anniversary. This initiative aims to emphasise FAD’s role in promoting UAE’s commercial franchise sector and empowering entrepreneurs. The announcement was made during the inaugural first edition of Abu Dhabi Business …

News Desk DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: A distinguished leader in finance and a rising star in literature, Asma Jan Muhammad has been honored with the Emerging Author of the Year – United Arab Emirates award at the prestigious Forttuna Global Excellence Business Leaders Edition Awards 2024. This accolade celebrates her seamless journey from corporate leadership to literary brilliance, inspiring readers …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Following its successful launch in Ajman, the 23rd cycle of the “Clean UAE” campaign, organised by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, continued its impactful journey with a significant event in Dubai. In collaboration with Dubai Municipality, the campaign’s second stop on Saturday, 7th December, saw an …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Ferrari celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Middle East by unveiling six exclusive and greatly customised 296 GTBs designed and created especially for the occasion. The cars, showcasing unrivalled aesthetics and unprecedented design originality, were unveiled at the prestigious Casa Ferrari event, coinciding with the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix weekend (6th to 8th December). The six 296 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Amerigo Vespucci ship, historic sailing ship and Training Ship of the Italian Navy, will arrive in Karachi on 7 December, 29th stage of the World Tour. This is the first visit of the ship to the Pakistani city. The Amerigo Vespucci, guardian of the most ancient naval and seafaring traditions for over ninety years – …

KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) recently hosted Syed Asif Hyder Shah, Chief Secretary of the Government of Sindh, as a distinguished guest speaker. Mr. Shah addressed critical issues of water scarcity, population growth, and climate change. Mr. Shah shared his expertise, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address climate change challenges. The ESUP audience was …

News Desk LAHORE: The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) proudly participated in the 2nd National Conference on Food Security and Nutrition for a Sustainable Future (NutriCon 2024), organized by Superior University at Fazal Muhammad Auditorium, Lahore. This prestigious event brought together a diverse group of participants, including researchers, academia, healthcare professionals, policymakers, agriculture experts, NGOs, industry stakeholders, and students, to address …