DUBAI: In response to increased demand for travel during the autumn school holidays, Emirates today announced it will operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg, temporarily replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft currently operating on the route. During the period of 25 to 29 October 2018, in advance of the school holidays in Russia, flights EK 175/176 between Dubai and …

KARACH: The 18th anniversary of the LADIESFUND Power Lunches at Okra, a series now well in its 5th year where women entrepreneurs and professionals network for business development. Over 500 different dynamic women professionals and SME business owners have attended a LADIESFUND Power Lunch to date. Spotted at the full house gathering were Senator Khushbakht Shujaat, Nasreen Jalil, Chair of …

KARACHI: Pakistan South East Asia Business Forum (PSEABF) and Karachi Business Forum (KBU) hosted a welcome dinner in honour of delegates, distinguished dignitaries, speakers and sponsors supporting PSEABF at the residence of Rashid Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman Afeef Group on Friday. The PSEABF international Conference was held on September 8, 2018 at Marriott Hotel Karachi. Sardar Masood Khan President Azad Jamu Kashmir …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop which provided the business community with more clarity on existing real estate laws in the UAE and recent regulatory developments impacting the sector. The workshop, led by Dubai-based law firm Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, was held at Dubai Chamber’s premises and attended by Dubai Chamber members, lawyers …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group & Former President Karachi Chamber Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Siraj Kassam Teli has said that all 15 candidates of Businessmen Group (BMG) will win KCCI Annual Election 2018-19 with huge margins and the opposition will face forfeiture of their security deposits as majority of the business and industrial community has extended overwhelming support …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates played host to the stars at the 2018 US Open at The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens in New York City. Celebrities joined Emirates in the private hospitality suite and cheered on tennis pros from the suite’s terrace with a prime center-court vantage point in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Oscar …

NEW YORK: One of Pakistan’s leading fashion design house Sania Maskatiya is all set to present its dedicated western wear line Sania Studio’s Spring/Summer 2019 Collection at this season’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Showcase. Scheduled to take place from this September on the IMG platform, NYFW isThe Council of Aspiring American Fashion Designers’ (CAAFD) long running tradition of emerging …

DUBAI: US based i-Life Digital Technology, announced signing up Techsirat a subsidiary of Muller & Phipps as their distributor partner for Pakistan. I-Life is one of fastest growing PC company in the region with presence across 50 countries in Middle East, Turkey, Africa, CIS, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. I-Life have reinforced its leadership in both segments of Ultra Slim notebook and range …

DUBAI: Emirates has won “Preferred Airline of the Year by Filipinos” at The Filipino Times Awards 2018. The airline has been crowned for the second consecutive year based on reader feedback and online public voting. The accolade recognises Emirates’ commitment to offering the Filipino community, one of the fastest growing segments in the UAE, world-class excellence in the services and products …

DUBAI: Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) is pleased to announce Meydan Group as the title sponsor of Endurance at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), taking place this September (11 – 23). The sponsorship further reinforces Meydan’s ongoing commitment to equestrian sport, building on its position as a leading supporter of international horse racing and equestrian events. Meydan …