DUBAI: The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, yesterday published its seventh annual Environmental Report which outlines the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2016-2017. Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the report presents environmental sustainability initiatives and performance data from a range of Group activities covering airline operations, dnata’s cargo and ground handling businesses, and other commercial activities such …

ABU DHABI: The first edition of ‘Aqdar World Summit’, launched two days ago in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, concluded on Thursday, featuring a number of serious discussions, deliberations and workshops, on the role of ‘Moral Education’ under the slogan, ‘Nourishing Minds, Flourishing Nations’. The world summit hosted a number of key sessions by leaders, decision makers, experts and …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: Depilex Reveal – a one of its kind hair and makeup show for Pakistan, was presented yesterday in Lahore by Depilex, a renowned beauty salon and training institute, showcasing their 2018 hair and makeup collections. The event also celebrates the landmark achievement by the Depilex Group of crossing the spectacular network of over 60 salons across …

DUBAI: Building on the success of the highly popular Chery Tiggo 5, the trend setting SUV which has been received well in the UAE, Al Habtoor Motors-Chery UAE brings in the next generation stylish Tiggo 7, packed with never-before features. The all-new Tiggo 7 sets a new benchmark in the Chery SUV line-up with a clear departure from the conservative …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The trailer of upcoming Pakistani comedy movie Chupan Chupai was unveiled on November 22, 2017 at Nueplex Cinemas in Karachi. Chupan Chupai is set to hit theatres nationwide and internationally on December 29, 2017. Present at the trailer launch were the main lead of the movie including Ahsan Khan, Neelum Muneer, Talat Hussain and Sakina Samo, …

KARACHI: Malaysia is taking part in the inaugural Pakistan Travel Mart from 24 to 26 November at the Karachi Expo Centre. A total of 19 Malaysian organisations will be stationed under the Malaysia Pavilion, comprising of travel agents, tourism product owners, hoteliers, Malindo Airlines, Islamic Tourism Centre, as well as senior officials and colleagues from Tourism Malaysia. The objective of …

DUBAI: dnata’s cargo operations, in conjunction with Emirates Innovation Lab, IBM and flydubai Cargo, has created a new value proposition for cargo service delivery through the use of blockchain technology. This has added value by eliminating redundant data and improve visibility and transparency for all stakeholders. As a result, processes can been more streamlined and simplified right from the origin …

BAGHDAD: The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (MoE) has signed an agreement worth over $400 million with GE Power (NYSE: GE) to develop 14 electric substations on a turnkey basis and supply critical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers and other outdoor equipment to rehabilitate existing substations and bring much-needed power to areas facing significant electricity shortages across the country. The …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) is Pakistan’s biggest international travel and tourism expo to be held in Karachi Expo Center from 24-26 November 2017.  PTM is organized by Landmark Communications with the collaboration of Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, Shaheen Airlines, Hashoo Hotels, PIA, TAAP, HOAP, Bukhari Group, Universal international Group, Qatar Airways, Meezab Group, Serena Hotels, Serene …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Malaysia is taking part in the inaugural Pakistan Travel Mart from 24 to 26 November at the Karachi Expo Centre. A total of 19 Malaysian organisations will be stationed under the Malaysia Pavilion, comprising of travel agents, tourism product owners, hoteliers, Malindo Airlines, Islamic Tourism Centre, as well as senior officials and colleagues from Tourism Malaysia. …