​An estimated 2.7 billion people – or one-third of the world’s population – remain unconnected to the Internet in 2022. New data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, point to slower growth in the number of Internet users than at the height of COVID-19. An estimated 5.3 billion people worldwide …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, ranked among the most punctual carriers in the Middle East and worldwide over the peak summer period, based on data from global aviation analytics group OAG. Since April, Etihad has achieved an on-time arrival performance rating within 15 minutes of 83%. In its Punctuality League ratings since April 2022, OAG …

Gerry’s Group, in collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent Society, Akhuwat and Mama Baby Fund launched the #DonateForGood volunteering initiative which aimed to assemble urgent relief goods and kits for families affected by the devastating torrential monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan. The Gerry’s Group teams focused to assist families in the affected parts of the country with food, non-perishable items, …

Dubai-based Samana Developers, a trend-setter real estate developer, launched a Dh110 million Miami residential project in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. The project’s architecture is influenced by designs of the City of Miami, southeastern Florida, the United States – which exemplifies glamour, fun and excess. It gives a look and a feel of Miami lifestyle. The G+1P+6-Storey Miami project symbolizes a …

News Desk DUBAI: To celebrate the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, Emirates will serve beloved Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well as the respective airport lounges, between the 17th of September and 2nd of October. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base, Emirates celebrates many multicultural occasions on-board such as Diwali, Christmas, and Lunar New Year. The special celebration of …

Alibaba.com a global platform for B2B e-commerce successfully concluded its first event in Karachi. The event emphasized on the multiple opportunities for exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders and retailers in Karachi to reach the digital B2B buyer base. With over 700+ registrations for the event more than 200 attendees visited the venue (Marriott Hotel, Karachi) to witness the session and 100+ people joined online. The main …

 Emirates and United announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline’s network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of new destinations* within the United States and around the world. From November, Emirates customers flying into Chicago, San Francisco, and Houston – three of the biggest business hubs in the U.S – will be able to …

The Aga Khan University’s Outreach Health Network, Roche Diagnostics, and Sysmex signed an agreement to install a New Fully Automated Laboratory system in the main lab and 14 outreach centers of the Aga Khan University Hospital across Pakistan. Connected with Roche’s cobas IT infinity solutions, these latest, state-of-the-art high throughput automated systems are designed to give laboratories full and transparent …

By Muhammad Rafiq AJMAN: In collaboration with the Ajman Transport Authority, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development organized an introductory tour of the newly launched Emirates check-in facility in the city of Ajman. The tour was attended by representatives from the hotel establishments and travel and tourism agencies operating in the city. Throughout the tour, the participants were introduced to …

Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & CEO of Nutshell Group, has been elected as the President of the Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP), the apex body of marketing in the country. He previously served MAP in various capacities, including his recent role as the Vice President of MAP. Azfar has served as Minister of State & Chairman, Board of Investment and …