SHARJAH: The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) was exploring prospects to strengthen joint relations with the international publishing sector and examining opportunities to gain momentum in the book industry scene of the United Arab Emirates. This was facilitated through its participation in the activities of the ‘Seoul International Book Fair’ 2024.The association hosted within its pavilion at the exhibition Fatima AlKhatib, …

DUBAI: Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has been honoured with the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the scenic island of Saint Vincent on July 1, 2024. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias …

Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s member companies have invested Rs 13 billion in 2022-2023 in local communities, positively impacting 40 million individuals across the country. In collaboration with over 290 social sector organisations, the OICCI members have extended their CSR initiatives to all the four provinces of Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, to build a legacy …

FORT WORTH, TEXAS: American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company’s strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience. Key progress in 2023 includes American’s collaboration …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community in Sindh province, organized “Harmony” – A Sri Lanka Community Day on 23 June 2024. The event, held at the Avari Tower in Karachi, saw significant participation from both the Sri Lankan community and local Pakistanis. Avari Hotel, the Sri Lanka Honorary …

News Desk DUBAI: Award-winning Indian wellness practioner Dr Piush Jain, renowned for his groundbreaking age reversal therapy using Ayurvedic medicines and herbs, is now eyeing global expansion with Dubai as his first international hub. Dr Jain, who runs the famous Dr PK Jain Clinics with a legacy of close to hundred years in the Indian city of Lucknow, has helped …

Qatar Airways Group has today reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, announcing record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) in its Annual Report for the 2023/24 financial year. The multiple award-winning airline group reported historic net profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) during the 2023/24 fiscal, with a total revenue of QAR81 billion (US$22.2 billion), representing an increase of …

HAMBURG, Germany: Qatar Airways’ first flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Germany has landed today, marking the launch of daily non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar, voted this year’s Best Airport and Retail in the World by Skytrax. Hamburg becomes Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany, in addition to Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich, helping to meet …

News Desk DUBAI: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a world-leading luxury hotel brand within the Accor group, has partnered with SOL Properties, a leading developer in the UAE, to launch a premium residential development, the Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai, in Downtown Dubai, to redefine luxury real estate. The project is currently underway and is scheduled for completion by Q3 of …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Seen App Ecommerce platform, an Abu Dhabi-based commercial brokerage, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the online shopping experience and provide essential training in e-commerce to members of the Council. The agreement, which was signed by HE …