KARACHI: Having participation from eminent speakers from IFAC, CAPA, SAFA, World Bank, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Institute of Cost and Management Accountant of Pakistan (ICMAP) jointly hosted the 3rd Financial Reform for Economic Development (FRED) here at a local hotel in Karachi. FRED forum started as a joint initiative …

News Desk ABU DHABI: UAE-based International Real Estate and Investment Show today announced tie-up with Abu Dhabi Investment Office, which will give the show a strategic push to attract investors in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and increase investor confidence. The partnership is part of Abu Dhabi’s campaign to develop the non-oil economy which was evident in its recent reforms and Dh50 …

DUBAI: In light of the growing focus on the Americas as a major source market for investment and trade into the UAE and in line with its commitment to strengthening cooperation between business communities to drive foreign direct investment (FDI) by reinforcing existing trade relations, the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) – the investment development agency of the Department …

By Rafiq Vayni KARACHI: To promote bilateral trade and exchange of technology, a three-day single country Thailand Exhibition is being organized from 01-03 September 2018 at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. The exhibition is organized by Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government with the support of Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi and being managed by Event and …

LONDON: As the summer holidays reach full swing British Airways has released data revealing exactly what, and who, is on one of the airline’s 850 flights a day. A Boeing 747 operating from Heathrow to JFK is loaded with over 7,000 items – many of which have to be unloaded and re-loaded before each flight. Included in the inventory are …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI / ISLAMABAD: The Emirates A380 touched down in Islamabad today for a historic one-off service to Islamabad International Airport. This was the first time ever that the iconic double-decker aircraft has landed in Pakistan. The landing demonstrated the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet. The special Emirates A380 flight was operated …

ROME: Star Alliance customers travelling from Rome can look forward to a new premium lounge experience at Fiumicino Airport. The new Star Alliance Lounge will welcome eligible First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold Card holders as of June 29th onwards. Located on the upper level of Boarding Zone D in Terminal 3, the lounge provides easy access …

KARACHI: National Foods Limited has been a pioneer in creating innovative products that are integral to the daily lives of millions of consumers across Pakistan. Cementing its position as an expert in food, National Foods works with the best in the industry and in keeping up with this tradition of trust, love and reliance, a partnership has been entered into …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13% between 2018 and 2021, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data, predicts the rise will be fuelled by visitors …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: One of the most awaited and anticipated event was the launch of Pingu’s English School (campus IV also known as Gulshan campus) which was held on Sunday, 4th March 2018.  The inauguration ceremony formally began with the ribbon cutting by mother of CEO of Eureka Global Education. Inauguration was followed by numerous fun-filled activities for kids …