DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a new premium global chauffeur service offering seamless door-to-door transfers for customers in all cabin classes. The convenient new luxury service is designed to take the stress out of passengers’ travel plans. This new service provided by Qatar Airways is bookable for a fee online through qatarairways.com and the Qatar Airways app. Qatar Airways passengers, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan is a water stressed country and is nearing the threshold of water scarcity. This was stated by speakers during a media briefing session conducted by WWF-Pakistan under the project titled International Labour and Environmental Standards (ILES), Application in Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This six-year project, funded by the European Union, is jointly being …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Blue Band launched its campaign ‘Acchai Barhnay Do’ this year with the aim to create a more inclusive environment for kids all over Pakistan. Blue Band is Pakistan’s leading spreads brand enjoyed all over Pakistan for over 25 years. It is a daily source of essential fats and vitamins that help children to grow, develop and …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, will introduce a permanent increase to its Istanbul service with daily flights on the route effective early November 2017. The increase is in direct response to passenger demand, increasing the number of convenient flight options offered by the airline and giving passengers greater flexibility and choice when travelling to and from …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Dr. Ismail Shah Chairman PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) cut the cake of 10th year anniversary celebration of A2Z Creatorz during ITCN ASIA 2017 on 19th of Sept, 2017 at Karachi Expo Center. A2Z Creatorz is one of the leading Web & Digital Services providers in the region since last 10 years. Their Services includes Web Development, …

ISLAMABAD: An interactive full day “Seminar on Companies Act, 2017” was organized at a Marriott hotel by Southern Regional Committee (SRC) of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) show casing eminent speakers. More than 600 ICAP members from industry and profession attended this event and gained valuable insights from subject experts and seasoned professionals. Mr. Nadeem Yousuf Adil, President …

DUBAI: Now that school has gone back for the older children, little ones can make the most of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, with the Baby Aquarist pass once again offering unlimited weekday access for children under the age of 3 and their parent or guardian. The fun-filled pass returns to offer unlimited entry from September 24 until October …

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have both signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kahramaa’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’,to achieve long-term sustainability and energy conservation in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker and Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Badr …

DUBAI: UAE-based artist Mangal Suvarnan cements his status as one to watch for with the release of ‘Winds of Destiny’, a four-track extended play (EP) on dance music’s most sought-after label Armada Captivating (Armada). Set for a worldwide release on September 22, 2017; Suvarnan will have the official release in UAE at ON42, Media One Hotel on Friday, September 22 …

LONDON: British Airways has entered a partnership to design a series of waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel to power its fleet. The partnership, with Velocys, a renewable fuels company, is part of the airline’s plans to develop long-term, sustainable fuel options. The first plant will take hundreds of thousands of tonnes of household waste per-year, …