Celebrating International Tea Day on 21 May, Emirates highlights the sustainable origins, healing properties, and artful service of artisan tea onboard Emirates flights to 140 destinations around the world, as tea consumption increases by more than 10% over recent years. Fragrant brews with sky high views Each year, Emirates brews more than 33 million cups of tea for passengers onboard, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAi/KARACHI: Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, introduces mass-commute services for corporate clients across all major cities in Pakistan as part of Careem for Business (C4B). In light of the sharp rise in inflation, Careem’s mass-commute service helps make corporate travel more affordable for companies and businesses, enabling them to save up to 40% cost. …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced a new partnership with Air Canada to give customers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia more convenient travel options. Pending final regulatory approval, Air Canada’s marketing code will be placed on nine routes operated from Dubai by flydubai, giving customers the ability to travel to …

News Desk DUBAI: The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the UAE Travel & Tourism sector is projected to meet the 2019 peak this year. The sector is set to contribute AED 180.6 billion to the UAE economy by the end of 2023, almost matching the 2019 high AED 183.4 billion, only 1.5% behind pre-pandemic levels. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from Huawei Middle East headed by Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia. The visit aimed to promote the strategic partnership between DEWA and Huawei. The partnership has resulted in significant achievements over the past years in digital transformation, …

By Kamran Hashim DUBAI/KARACHI: ‘Nadia Coffee Shop’ also known as Nadia Café, wins Biz Today International Business Awards for being the ‘Most Innovative Café’. located ideally inside Karachi Marriott Hotel, Nadia Café serves round the clock and has something for everyone with its cuisines ranging from American, Continental, Cafe, Seafood, British, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern. After a recent overall revamp …

DUBAI/PUTRAJAYA: Xiamen Airlines officially commenced its inaugural flight from Chongqing to Kuala Lumpur, marking an important milestone in boosting travelling between China and Malaysia, as well as enhancing tourist traffic between the two destinations. The maiden flight touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Airport Terminal 1, and the passengers were welcomed by Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Airports Holdings …

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has extended the scope of its operations to all dry ports (except Quetta) with effect from May 3, 2023, a move that will further facilitate the country’s cross-border trade operations. With the new development, goods and commodities clearance of commercial consignments classified under Chapters 1 to 50 of the Pakistan Customs Tariff has been completely switched …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI UAE), Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, the region’s leading shipping and maritime supply chain event, commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Placed at the heart of the UAE Maritime Week, the conference and exhibition witnessed the participation of renowned industry leaders, …

LADIESFUND #LFPowwow2 enabled 40 women SMEs to network and sell their products, while 20 women SMEs showcased their products and services on stage and fb live to a global audience. This capacity-building workshop held at Second Cup Karachi is a unique way for women entrepreneurs to learn how to pitch their products in a timebound stage showcase where an audience …