DUBAI: RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has signed an agreement with the Al Habtoor Group (Hospitality Division) whereby the DTC will deploy and operate limousines for hotel guests of the Group. The step conforms to RTA’s strategic drive of boosting the cooperation with the private sector. The CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, Dr Yousef Al Ali, and the Vice-Chairman and …

DUBAI: In line with the Year of Giving, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR reinforces its philanthropic activities over the summer period by joining the StrikeOutALS campaign, and reaching out to UAE Red Crescent. Made popular by the global Ice Bucket Challenge, the hotel helped raise funds for the StrikeOutALS campaign to promote awareness on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Select team …

By our correspondent KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest franchise school network, The Smart School through its Southern Region is going to honor more than 50 smart students from Sindh Region campuses for their high achievement in Matric Board Examination 2016-17. The Smart School will honor the High Achievers, their proud parents, and Network Associates (Business Partners) at a local hotel. The event …

By our correspondent ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Group (EAG)is celebrating the third annual Emirati Women’s Day with a series of events to highlight this year’s theme, Women are partners in giving, in line with the UAE’s 2017 Year of Giving initiative. Women comprise 36 per cent of EAG’s nearly 26,000-strong workforce, working alongside men in what are traditionally regarded as …

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi is marking a new milestone today, as the first three Emirati women graduate as masters (Captain) of 24-Meters vessels from the Maritime Training Centre at Abu Dhabi Ports. Abu Dhabi Ports is the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to the container terminal at …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Third branch of prestigious Pingu’s English School was recently launched at our very own neighborhood at Allama Iqbal Road, PECHS block 02 with same vision & mission to spread and give fun-learning environment. Launch of Pingu’s English School’s third campus was a well-attended event, with leading socialites, prominent businessmen, high ranking government officials, diplomats, businessmen, industrialists …

MANAMA/MUSCAT: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently launched a new codeshare agreement with Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate of Oman, that sees the airlines’ combined frequencies between Bahrain and Muscat increase to 6 daily flights. Mr. Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer, commented on the agreement: “This codeshare reflects Gulf Air’s consistent drive …

DUBAI: The countdown is on until school goes back, and The Dubai Mall is making things a little bit sweeter for parents with a chance to win a year’s worth of school tuition fees! Simply spend any amount at The Dubai Mall’s more than 1,200 retailers and 200 F&B outlets, visit a Guest Services desk throughout the mall and enter …

By our correspondent LONDON: British Airways is offering thousands of customers the chance to fly to Europe and back for a grand total of just £35, plus 9,000 Avios as part of its Reward Flight Saver scheme. Customers can book now, enabling them to plan a last minute post-summer getaway or a Christmas market break. Return prices and destinations include: …

ISLAMABAD: With Pakistani entrepreneurs and startups playing a key role in fostering USD 150 billion in exports by 2025, one of the world’s leading entrepreneurship platforms has selected 20 innovators from Pakistan and the Middle East to drive global best practices in this region. At the first-ever ChangemakerXchange Summit for entrepreneurs from across the Middle East, sponsored by social entrepreneurship …