DOHA: Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new direct non-stop service from Doha to Chiang Mai yesterday at Chiang Mai International Airport, after its first flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute. The newly-launched seasonal service to Thailand’s second biggest city will operate a four times-weekly schedule from Doha, with a flight time of just over six …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan Cables Limited announced the launch of a coffee table book, ‘A Reel On Karachi – Art Installations in the City’ at the Alliance Francoise de Karachi in an event which was widely attended by members of the business, art and social communities “Depicting the project’s illustrated story, this book is a testament to efforts that …

KARACHI: In recognition of its efforts in launching QR-based payment innovations in the country, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, has been honoured with the ‘Most Innovative Solution Deployed for Cash Displacement’ award at the recently concluded Mastercard MENA Acquirer Forum. Mr. Shariq Mubeen, Head of Alternate Distribution Channels,received the award on behalf of Meezan Bank. This award …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: Celebrate the heart-warming magic of the festive season at Al Raha Beach Hotel, the luxury beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, as you toast to blissful memories with family and friends with a carefully-crafted selection of stay and dining experiences. Join Al Raha Beach Hotel as it welcomes the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting …

KARACHI: Ehsan Sehbai, CEO Shaheen Air International (SAI)–has been awarded as the CEO of the year achievement award at the UMA 16th CEO Summit Asia, Leadership Award 2017. The award was given to the CEO in recognition to his untiring efforts in making Shaheen Air Pakistan’s second national carrier. The award ceremony was organized by CEO Club Pakistan at a …

DUBAI: The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy organised a workshop for electronics companies in the emirate ahead of the implementation of the unified contract. The workshop was aimed to explain the regulations regarding the unified contract that should be part of any sale or service of electronic goods and spare parts in the UAE effective …

DUBAI: ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller, the leading Middle East PR agency, has announced that Erica Alkhfaji has joined the Agency as Director of its Finance Practice. Her remit will include managing specialist PR services including investor relations, communications surrounding transactions &IPOs and regulatory filings, as well as driving new business growth and managing relationships with blue-chip clients in the financial sector. Sunil …

KARACHI: Unilever Pakistan today reaffirmed its commitment towards enhancing gender diversity within its business by signing onto the Women’s Empowerment Principles, with support from UN Women. The Seven Principles for Women’s Empowerment, are a joint initiative of UN Women (the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) and the UN Global Compact. These principles provide a set …

MUSCAT: Oman Air SAOC, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Salalah Airport (SLL). Being the first certified company in Oman, the award confirms the safety of Oman Air ground operations making it globally-recognised …

By Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani Salts Arts has succeeded in reviving the concert culture here in Karachi by collaborating with legendary pop-rock band “Strings”. Although Salt Arts had previously collaborated with lesser known acts and had successfully pulled-off concerts of much smaller scale, but arranging something as big as this one, deserves to be praised, as almost everything was …