News Desk KARACHI: New research by Standard Chartered reveals trade corridors in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are set to outpace the global growth rate by close to four percentage points, driving export volumes in these regions from USD 9tn in 2021 to USD14.4tn by 2030. Global trade over the same period is set to reach USD32.6tn, from USD21tn …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, today marks 14 years of operations. On 01 June 2009, the carrier welcomed its first passengers on board its inaugural flight FZ 157 from Dubai to Beirut. Since then, flydubai has been changing the way people travel around the region by enabling them to travel to more places, more often. Commenting on …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is unveiling a new closed loop recycling initiative this month, where millions of onboard items such as plastic trays, bowls, snack and casserole dishes, will now be recycled in a local facility and remade into fresh, ready-to-use Emirates meal service products. Marking United Nations World Environment Day on 5June, and the theme of #BeatPlasticPollution, Emirates will introduce the new recycled …

The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Systems Biology and Computational Genomics (SBCG), Karachi, Pakistan. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to develop academic, scientific, and technical cooperation between both Institutions. The MoU was signed in a meeting held at the ICCBS, University of Karachi, on Tuesday. Prof. …

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. It encompasses the existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar Airways using at least a 5 per cent SAF blend over the contract period for the fiscal year 2023-2024. …

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in collaboration with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis – Initiative) and the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization has unveiled an initiative offering 500 training and job opportunities for UAE nationals in the industrial sector. As part of the Industrialist Program, this initiative aligns with the objectives of the …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The Webb Ellis Cup has touched down in Paris with Emirates, kick starting the 100-day countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 (RWC 2023). Set to take place from 8 September to 28 October 2023 in ten host cities across France – Rugby World Cup is one of the world’s biggest and popular events inspiring millions of fans …

etisalat by e& informs its valued customers that it will discontinue beIN supplied channels due to commercial reasons, effective 1st June 2023. etisalat by e& remains committed to providing premium entertainment and sports options to its customers at affordable prices. While beIN content will no longer be available on eLife TV, we will continue to invest in sports content to deliver to …

News Desk ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group, the leading global facilitator of trade, logistics, and industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO), Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to support the emirate’s thriving international community, to promote the benefits and initiatives which aim to attract and retain top talent in Abu Dhabi. The partnership …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group is embarking on a futuristic, immersive digital journey to transform its employee experiences – a first for the industry – by collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Both organisations have signed an agreement to develop an immersive Extended Reality (iXR) platform and capability for the Emirates Group’s cabin crew, new joiners, and the wider …