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 …

DUBAI: According to Wego.co.ae, the leading travel search website and top-ranked mobile application for travelers living in the Middle East, Dubai retains its top spot as 2017’s most popular festive season destination for travelers in the region. A shopper’s paradise, Dubai offers some of the most extravagant malls on earth, as well as luxurious hotels and miles of unspoiled beaches. …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Legends’ Cup by AJ Sports Privet Limited, a friendly cricket match between celebrities and Pakistani cricketers recently held in Moin Khan Academy. The match which was a tribute to all national heroes and celebrities (AJ Janbaz) playing against Pak cricketers (AJ Jannisar). The celebrities who were seen there, many of whom also played were: Mikaal Zulfiqar, …

KARACHI: The 14th Annual Convocation of the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology was held on 9th December 2017 at the PAF Convention Centre. The Chief guest on the occasion was Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah. The Convocation was an impressive ceremony attended by more than 3000 people including SZABIST Board of Governors, Board …

DOHA: It has been a record-breaking year for Qatar Airways, as the airline has claimed more global awards than ever before in its 20th year of operations. Qatar’s national carrier has received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories since January, demonstrating its continued commitment to exceeding passenger expectations with its innovative approach to product development and dedication to customer experience. …

DUBAI: The hugely popular Dubai Marina Music Festival is returning this year with a whole new twist! In a new format designed to engage your senses and take you on an interactive journey of musical and self-discovery, the festival will offer the opportunity to hear, feel, see and touch music, in a unique and truly mesmerising way. Inspired by Plato’s …

By Rafiq Vayani The “Election of The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) are scheduled to be held on 29th December 2017 and United Business Group (UBG) with the support of business community nation-wide will sweep this time too, whereas opposition is relying mostly on blame game and trying their best at criticising the current office bearers”. This …

DUBAI: The 3rd edition of the Student Karting Cup tournament will kick-off in 2018 at the internationally certified Al Ain Raceway Kart Circuit. The F1 styled event will begin on January 26 with the final race ending on February 16. In an aim to introduce the motors port discipline and fundamentals to aspiring racers and newcomers, the championship is managed …