News Desk JEDDAH/KARACHI: President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Irfan Iqbal Shaikh, has appointed prominent businessman Abid Nisar as a chairman “Pakistan Indonesia Business Council” of FPCCI for 2022. While the board of directors includes Abid Nisar, Muhammad Saqib Goodluck, Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Naveed Usman Memon Pirani, Muhammad Naseem, Sohail Nisar, Muhammad Yahya Bari, Shehzad Ahmad …

Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, signed an agreement to launch the “Miles on the Go” product at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Guest members can now instantly earn and spend Etihad Guest Miles when shopping at participating merchants located at Abu Dhabi International …

Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness and Marketing Department at Union Coop confirmed that the Coop launched an initiative during the holy month of Ramadan that will continue until the end of the blessed month, allowing consumers to form their consumer food basket at competitive and reduced prices, in all its branches and centers in the Emirate of Dubai. …

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced the Japan Airlines maintenance and engineering subsidiary, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd., has selected IFS to support fleet-wide long range maintenance planning. The IFS solution, to be deployed in the cloud, will provide long range planners with the unified information insights they need to quickly develop and share regulatory-compliant fleet maintenance plans …

dnata announced expansion of its European footprint through the planned acquisition of Germany-based Wisskirchen Handling Services (Wisskirchen). Subject to government approval, dnata’s entry into the German market will further develop its position as a leading global cargo services provider.   Wisskirchen is the exclusive operator of the Cologne Bonn Cargo Centre, a 12,000 sqm facility at Cologne/Bonn Airport (‘CGN’) providing a full …

KDK Company, a division of PES Japan and a trusted name in electrical fans and ventilation technology, has announced the launch of its brand new YU50X wall fans that feature advanced technology capable of producing more focused and strong airflow in the Middle East region. The powerful fan with focused airflow can cover large spaces with a 60-degree oscillation. The …

As Indian flight queries for the UAE and Egypt witness a significant uptick, and the country retains its position as Dubai’s biggest source market, India’s tourism sector will be a key focus for delegates, exhibitors and attendees at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May. …

Switch is a brand dedicated to bringing its loyal customers the latest gadgets and providing a unique customization experience. In 2022 we see Switch launch two scooters – the Switch Scooter and the Switch Scooter Pro to satisfy customers’ transportation needs. Both Switch Scooter and Switch Scooter Pro have a unique design with detachable battery which makes it so easy to charge! …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with PWC, recently organised a workshop for businesses that examined the legal and practical aspects of data privacy in the UAE. The workshop was attended by 50 participants, including business owners, managers, lawyers, legal practitioners, corporate counsel, IT professionals, HR managers, risk and compliance professionals, and contract administrators representing a wide range of economic …

Emirates will be operating twice daily flights on its flagship A380 aircraft to Mauritius from 1 July 2022 to meet the increase in demand for travel to the island nation. Emirates currently operates daily flights to Mauritius on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. In line with rising demand, the airline will be scaling up operations from daily to nine weekly flights …