British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross as part of its BA Better World Community Fund programme, supporting communities across the UK in times of emergency. British Airways’ investment will help the British Red Cross reach people in times of crisis, from local small-scale incidents to national disasters, providing psychological and practical assistance to those affected. The …

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, the global luxury hotel group, is pleased to announce the promotion of its Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing, Ahmed Abdraboh, effective as of October 2022. Ahmed will play a key role in overlooking the sales and marketing of Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont Ajman, and Fairmont Fujairah.  With over 13 years of progressive experience in commercial field, …

To commemorate 40 successful years of its existence, Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) has introduced new 2023 models with high gloss paint features for all New Holland tractor variants.  The new 2023 models will be offered for the following models: 480s, 480 Power Plus, Ghazi, 640, 70-56, and Dabang. In addition, AGTL is going to take the market by storm with …

A grand musical concert was organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi to help flood victims at the Karachi Gymkhana. Singers Asim Azhar, Young Stunners, Aima Baig, Natasha Baig, Ramees, and Jambrooz Band forced the participants to dance with their performance. A large number of people from Karachi participated in the concert. Arts Council Karachi President Muhammad Ahmad Shah …

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced that CEO Fahad Al Hassawi today hosted Borje Ekholm, President & Group CEO at Ericsson and  a high level delegation at its HQ in Dubai Hills. The meeting represents the continuation of a long-term partnership to enhance du’s network performance, strengthen managed services and improve mobile experiences across the UAE in line …

Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank Alfalah to launch its first ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ initiative. This first-of-its-kind solution means that customers with an Alfa account can now scan a product’s QR code to pay in instalments in-store without experiencing any price markup, affording more flexibility when …

By Rafiq Vayani JAKARTA/KARACHI: Following the relief assistance delivered to Pakistan on 26 September 2022 by the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Social Affairs and Head of the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Government of the Republic of Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to assist Pakistan in managing the impacts of flood-disaster by sending Medical Team to …

On 9 October, Times Square Center partners with Speedy Comics and Pop Con to welcome actress Samantha Alleyne, who is best-known as the first ever female Stormtrooper in the Star Wars movie franchise. Fans are invited to visit Times Square Center to meet Samantha from 3pm to 7pm, who will be signing autographs, posing for photographs, and generally having fun with …

Dubai Internet City, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, announces its return to GITEX Technology Week for the highly anticipated 22nd edition. GITEX, the largest technology exhibition in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, is showcasing cutting-edge solutions in AI, 5G, blockchain, sustainability, and 4IR from 10 to 14 October as the world’s tech industry giants pool their …

LONDON/ABU DHABI: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Al Mana Fashion Group (Al Mana) opened the first brick-and-mortar NBA Store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the league’s first e-commerce site dedicated to fans in the Middle East launching later this month.  The new brick-and-mortar store, operated by Al Mana and located at Yas Mall on Yas Island in …