ISLAMABAD: Chairman Martin Dow Group Jawed Akhai in collaboration with Nutshell Forum & the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms inaugurated the 2nd “Leaders in Islamabad” Business Summit on 14th March at the Serena Hotel, Islamabad. In his inaugural address while welcoming all the guests, Jawed Akhai quoted the BMI Research from the World Economic Forum website that claimed that …

BANGKOK: Mr. Narongchai Wongthanavimok (left), Executive Vice President, Finance and Accounting, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently received Corporate Treasurer Marquee Awards “Asia’s Best CFO” 2017 from Mr. Peter Shadbolt, Editor, The Corporate Treasurer, at the Corporate Treasurer 2017 awards dinner, held at The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore. The Corporate Treasurer publication and website offers daily market intelligence and …

MUSCAT: Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order on Sunday 11 March. The aircraft will allow the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to continue its growth. The 737 MAX family offers the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market, with eight percent lower operating costs …

KARACHI: Celebrating women everywhere, National Foods Limited (NFL) hosted an event for the International Women’s’ Day 2018, with the theme chosen for this year, #PressForProgress. With the rise of female presence in the corporate world, NFL invited multiple notable figures like Sadaffe Abid, CEO Circle, Samia Naseem Ahmad, Organizational Psychologist and Ms. Amina Mujib Khan, dietitian and nutritionist among others …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC)(DFM:AIRARABIA) shareholders approved the distribution of ten percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2017 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sharjah yesterday. The dividend, which is equivalent to ten fils per share, mirrors another year of sound financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. The recommendation of the Board of Directors …

KARACHI: Catwalk Cares, the CSR division of Catwalk Events and Production launched the video to the MeinBhi anthem amidst an audience of celebrities, activists and citizens of Karachi. The MeinBhi campaign launched at the Lux Style Awards with the support of Unilever last month, is about solidarity and togetherness towards holding your ground against the widespread prevalence of human rights …

DUBAI: The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the UAE Ministry of Economy and the SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises hosted the UAE-Greek Business Forum in Dubai, which explored trade and investment opportunities in both countries. The forum, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by H.E. Sultan …

LAHORE: Diabetes is a significant and growing challenge globally that affects individuals, families and society. As more people continue to be diagnosed with diabetes, its impact will have far-reaching consequences for people and governments everywhere. In Pakistan, there are an estimated 7.5 million people with diabetes and a prevalence of 6.9%. It is predicted that by 2045, the number of …

DUBAI WORLD CUP: Mike Smith to Ride Forever Unbridled – The reigning champion dirt mare in America has picked up the riding services of one of the top jockeys in the world. Charles Fipke’s homebred Forever Unbridled will be united for the first time with Mike Smith in the US$10 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), which was confirmed by trainer …

KARACHI: Students of Dawood Public School is organizing DPS festival of lights to raise charity for Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital in Karachi. The carnival will be held on the 16th & 17th March 2018 from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. DPS aims to resonate Karachi’s unique, vibrant and inclusive nature through displays made of dazzling light, a children’s light parade, fireworks, …