LOS ANGELES: American Airlines today launched daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), marking the carrier’s third nonstop route to the Chinese capital and 15th route between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2010, American has served Beijing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and in 2015 added service from Dallas/Fort …

DUBAI: The Dubai Airshow has announced the first round of aircraft expected to demonstrate their abilities in the flying display when the event takes place from 12-16 November at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. Aerobatic displays this year will include PLAAF August 1st Air Demonstration Team from China performing in J10As and the Russian Knights in Sukhoi SU30Ms in addition to …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s biggest entrepreneurship conference “021 Disrupt” attracted top venture capital firms and tech celebrities from the Middle East, Singapore and the US. The 2-Day Conference was organized by The Nest I/O, which is a technology incubator set up by the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) Jehan Ara, President of P@SHA revealed that the two day Conference had a maximum attendance of …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) Karachi South and Bells n Bells hosted ‘Golden Autumn Women’s Exhibition’ at Creek Club, DHA on Saturday, 4th November, 2017 where people from all walks of life were in attendance and enjoyed and shopped from some of the best cosmetics (local & imported), jewellery (artificial & original) and fabulous …

DUBAI: Emirates today confirmed that its first two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with its soon-to-launch First Class product will operate from Dubai to the airline’s Belgian and Swiss destinations starting from 1st December 2017. Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature six private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The ‘Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit 2017,’ hosted by Dubai Exports – the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy – and organised by Expotrade Global, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group at the Jumeirah Emirates …

DUBAI: Global technology leader Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is set to feature the latest advanced technology solutions at the Dubai Airshow 2017, taking place from November 12 to 16.The global leader in security and aerospace will display its latest portfolio of products and solutions, from tactical and commercial aircraft to integrated air and missile defense. During the Dubai Airshow, Lockheed Martin …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: A beautiful get-together of Professional Accountants and Businessmen of UAE was arranged by TMR Consulting at their office conference hall in Conrad Tower, 9th Floor Millennium Business Center (MBC), Shiekh Zaid Road, Dubai on Sunday, November 05, 2017. Large number of guests from Dubai and ICMA Pakistan attend the ceremony. During the function the Principal of TMRC, …

DUBAI: Meraas has announced that it has partnered with global payments technology company, Visa, to create a new and exciting cardholder benefit for Visa premium cardholders in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The multi-year agreement will enable Visa Platinum, Visa Signature and Visa Infinite customers to take advantage of a 20 percent discount at more than …

DUBAI: Emirates announced today it will reinstate its second daily service to Lagos and resume operations to Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, with four weekly flights from 15 December 2017. Similar to the current daily service between Dubai and Lagos, the added frequencies to Lagos will be operated with Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering eight private suites in First Class, 42 …