DUBAI: Travel is expected to peak this weekend for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors passing through Terminal 3 ahead of the spring break holiday. The busiest time for departures will be on Friday 23rd March in the morning and continuing all day on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March. With road works and infrastructure enhancements …

DUBAI: Twenty post-graduate students from top Indian business school near Mumbai, Dr V. N. Bedekar Institute of Management Studies (VNBRIMS), visited the Tristar Group as part of their educational tour in Dubai to understand how to swiftly navigate through the globalized, multicultural and ever-evolving business landscape.The students were accompanied by Dr. Nitin Joshi and Prof. Kanchan Akshay from VNBRIMS. They …

DUBAI: Delegates at the Sixth Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF) in Dubai ongoing until 18 March identified the need to develop sound ‘human skills’ to prepare youth for a technology dominated workplace in 2030. The panelists underpinned the need now more than ever, for critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity and empathy, as sustainable workplace skills needed to navigate the fourth …

LAHORE: As the Pakistan Plastic show 18 entered its 2nd Day, large crowds continued to gather and seek valuable information and knowledge. The grand event being held at the Expo Centre in Lahore will continue from the 16th to 18th of March 2018. This mega-event is orchestrated by the Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers Association (PPMA), and has received an overwhelming response …

KARACHI: The global career-acceleration program for women, ‘See It – Be It’ was held by Pakistan Advertising Association and Pakistan Advertisers Society, in collaboration with Synergy Dentsu. The program ‘See It Be It’ was launched by Cannes Lions. Being the world’s largest advertising festival began this program five years ago, to address the issue of the under-representation of women at …

DUBAI: Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC) today signed a cooperation agreement with DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), including DIFC Courts, to pave the way for wider adoption of the English language, international law courts system by Dubai’s fast-developing design and fashion sector. As design entrepreneurs start up and compete across the region and beyond, they are reliant on key …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The new sundae comes to town as Swensens Pakistan opened it’s doors for the first time on the star studded evening on Friday, 16th March 2018 at Badr Commercial, DHA. The ribbon cutting and unveiling was done by the Consul General of Thailand in Karachi Mr. Suwat and his wife who was also the chief guest …

DUBAI: Emirates is pleased to announce a successful execution of a US$600 million sukuk (Islamic finance issuance). The issuance received a good response from both local and international investors. The issuance of the Trust Certificates, in the principal amount of US$600 million will be repaid in an amortizing format over 10 years with legal maturity in March 2028. The proceeds …

KARACHI: Karachi Youth Federation delegation called on Governor Sindh, Mohammad Zubair at the Governor House lead by Member Board of Director Mr. Aman Pir, Atam Parkash and Chairman KYF Umer Khan. Various issues were discussed including  Youth Entrepreneurship, Counselling and Empowerment. While delegation head Mr. Aman Pir proposed the Smart Educational Program for Sindh aiming to provide primary education on …

LAHORE: The global leader in technology and electronics – Samsung has launched its most advanced mobile series, the Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ that feature a fascinating camera that has taken a step further and introduced super slow-mo, as one of the most striking features to accentuate its focus on a better camera and unparalleled video performance. A huge ceremony …