Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer. Having anticipated the strong return of travel demand, Emirates worked closely with its airport partners to operate as scheduled, minimise travel disruptions, and take customers to their planned holidays and trips to see friends and family across the world over …

Award-winning creative communications agency BPG (part of the WPP Network) has closed the first half of 2022 in style with two major business wins after competitive pitches. Geely Auto Group, the largest privately owned Chinese automotive brand, and Kwai, one of the fastest growing short-form video platforms in the world, are the latest powerhouse Asian brands to join BPG’s portfolio …

Anum Shakeel Social and Youth activist becomes Vice Curator-Karachi Hub at Global Shapers Community. The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum. The GS Community is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements, and their drive to make a contribution to their communities. With the …

A conference on the economic scope of the gaming industry in Pakistan  organized by the Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA), with support from Tencent, took place in Islamabad today. Conference panelists discussed the viability and potential of gaming and animation contributing to the overall IT and ITeS exports of Pakistan and, thus, facilitating the economic growth of the country. Conversations centered …

KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: Gobi Partners, the most interconnected Pan-Asian venture capital firm with US$1.5 billion in assets under management, has appointed Gui Ee Leen as its Human Resources Partner. In this newly created role, Ee Leen alongside Gobi’s ASEAN Human Resources (HR) team will be responsible for the company’s HR strategy including recruitment and employee retention programmes with a focus on …

Oliver Wyman’s recent Airline Economic Analysis 2021-2 found that labor shortages and inflation were the two biggest issues facing the aviation sector as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, making it difficult for airlines to satisfy growing demand and pushing up operational expenses. As summer school holidays begin in the Middle East and airlines get busier, we look at what the findings mean from …

Jeshco Marine Services LLC located in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates specializes in off-shore tank-cleaning and marine-engineering. Jeshco is a preferred provider of offshore tank cleaning services in the United Arab Emirates. Last week Jeshco Marine Services LLC partnered with China Oil HBP Science & Technology Corporation Limited to provide robotic-tank-cleaning and blasting-services to the UAE’s marine sector for the first time. His …

SHEIN, a global online retailer of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products, has partnered with Maharat Learning Center, the UAE’s first institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, for a specialized support program for parents with children facing autism spectrum disorder and other cognitive, behavioral, and sensory challenges. The initiative aims to equip caregivers with inclusive training, educational resources, and support …

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi has decided to take over the management of the Razaqabad Relief Camp established for the flood victims where more than 14 hundred people are currently staying. All the people in the Arts Council camp Provision of food will provide essential housing and all medical facilities. An amount of Rs.1 crore has been sanctioned immediately for …

As Pakistan faces catastrophic flooding, due to unprecedented rainfall in many areas of the country, Careem has joined hands with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) to launch a donation car ride called GO Flood Relief for its customers. The initiative will enable customers to donate an amount of PKR 50/- for every ride taken. Careem will also match all customer tips …