LONDON: Since The First Wing opened on April 5, the new exclusive check-in area for British Airways’ First, Gold Executive Club and oneworld Emerald customers at Heathrow Terminal 5 has welcomed nearly 200,000* travellers through the dedicated security channel leading directly into the Galleries First lounge and Concorde Room. That’s around 1,800 customers a day transferring through The First Wing …

DOHA: The premium all-new Azera from Hyundai Motor Company has arrived in Qatar. Exclusively engineered for the Middle East, with a luxury specification and a more powerful V6 engine option unique to the region, the Azera is available only at Skyline Automotive. The all-new Azera large sedan offers buyers a car that is not only bigger and significantly more advanced …

KARACHI: The 1st meeting of Federation of Pakistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s standing committee on “Standards, Compliances, Inspections and Certifications” Presided by Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, a leading Industrialist and Vice President FPCCI held on Tuesday, 25th July 2017 at FPCCI Head Office. FPCCI has grand and long term plans to eradicate sub standard goods from Pakistan and this was the …

DOHA: Qatar Airways continues its growth and expansion plans as it announces the launch of Canberra, Qatar Airways’ fifth Australian destination, in 2018. This launch follows a year of success and announcements from the World’s Best Airline, including the launch of a brand new Business Class offering, the announcement of 26 new destinations for 2017/2018, impressive financial profits released in June, …

KARACHI: “Bells n Bells” is a firm that specializes in event management and wedding planning and known for organizing spectacular events, customizing to their clients’ needs and providing versatile services is now all geared up to bring something very new, very delicious and scrumptious by the name of “Cuisinery by Bell n Bells”. So please sharpen your sweet tooth as …

KARACHI: Dewan Motors and JS Bank take immense pleasure in presenting the all-new BMW X1, Sport Activity Vehicle to our national hero Sarfraz Ahmed, Captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team. “On behalf of our Chairman, Dewan Yousuf Farooqui and our C.E.O., Ms. Nabiha D. Yousuf, Dewan Motors is proud to present the all-new BMW X1 Sport Activity Vehicle to our …

DUBAI: Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI), set up in Dubai in 2013 as an independent aircraft maintenance training and examination organisation is launching its education programme for students in September 2017. The first programme to be delivered to students is an internationally recognised licence for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs). The 2-year course, due to start in September, has been …

DOHA: Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. (“Vodafone Qatar” or the “Company”) announced its financial results for the three months ended 30 June 2017. Financial Highlights: Total Revenue was QAR 516 million, an improvement of 3.1% compared to Q1 2017. EBITDA at QAR 139 million, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year with a 6.9pps improvement in EBITDA margin to 26.9%. Net Profit (excluding amortization) …

MUSCAT: The Oman Aviation Academy (OAA) shareholders agreement ceremony was held today in Grand Hyatt Muscat. OAA is one of The Omani Authority for Partnership for Development (OAPFD) projects which the Authority oversees, in partnership with Airbus Helicopters, Oman National Investments Development Company (TANMIA), Al-Hosn Investment Company and the Ministry of Defence Pension Fund. The signing of the agreement was …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently hosted key travel trade industry representatives in Dubai at an event that showcased the airline’s latest developments and customer-focused initiatives while thanking guests for their longstanding support. The event was hosted by Gulf Air’s Senior Manager Sales, Mr Saad Al Qinni. Most recently, Gulf Air launched passenger facilities including: prepaid …