Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline’s three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborating with Boeing on humanitarian flights,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian …

Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness & Marketing Dept. at Union Coop confirmed that the Cooperative launched and will launch 7 promotional campaigns during December 2022 that include discounts of up to 65% on 5000 selected commodities in all branches of the Cooperative in Dubai and through its smart online store, pointing out that the first campaign started beginning of …

Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide. Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning and redeeming Points on all flights operated by Emirates – …

Swissotel Al Ghurair, a five-star family destination in Dubai, successfully organized a unique masterclass in collaboration with LINDT on November 29th.  To celebrate the festive season, two eclectic Swiss brands, Swissotel Al Ghurair and LINDT came together for an exhilarating 60-minute masterclass, showcasing the method of whisking, chocolate folding, and other techniques that are widely popular in the pastry kitchen. Hosted …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has won “Environmental Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award at CAPA’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence in Singapore, as well as “Best Airline for Sustainability 2022” award by Business Traveler USA. Etihad’s sustainability initiatives began with a focus on creating operational efficiencies. The airline quickly went on to unite industry leaders …

The Idea Agency, a Dubai-based fully integrated communications and marketing agency, has won the silver award for the best hospitality PR consulting company of the year award at the 8th Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards 2022. The agency received the award in recognition of its unsurpassed service excellence as a top performer in the public relations sector in the region. Hozpitality Excellence Awards …

Bank Alfalah signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ignite, a public sector company with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT). The partnership aims for financial facilitation of startups and freelancers to be a one-stop solution catering to all banking needs. The ceremony was held in Islamabad in the presence of the senior leadership from the public and private …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Emirates is ensuring passengers get the festive feels for the whole month of December, with magical moments sprinkled upon journeys from start to finish. Wishing all passengers a very Merry Christmas around the world, Emirates will have festivities and celebrations at check-in desks, across international lounges, and onboard – ensuring the …

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Elections 2023 – 2024 Five officials of Ahmed Shah Ejaz Farooqui panel have been elected unopposed while a total of 21 papers have been submitted for the twelve vacancies of the governing body. Among them are Muhammad Ahmad Shah President, Munawar Saeed for Vice President, Prof. Ijaz Farooqui Secretary, Noor ul Huda Shah Joint Secretary …

Standard Chartered’s Wealth Expectancy Report 2022 examines the shifts in investor decisions for more than 15,000 emerging affluent, affluent, and high net worth (HNW) investors in 14 markets – including the UAE – along with the resulting movements in major asset classes. Survey results show 61% of local investors are more actively managing their wealth and making changes to their …