Following its prior trend of being a creative disruptor in the industry, Akhtar Fuiou Technologies (AFT) has collaborated with Asia Insurance to create financially inclusive digital insurance products, powered to revolutionize the local market. This collaboration is a testament to AFT’s commitment toward the enablement of the unbanked population of Pakistan in all capacities through its country’s first Agri-Fintech platform …

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia, allowing passengers seamless travel to over 40 destinations when travelling on each other’s networks effective 01 February 2023.   Qatar Airways currently operates five weekly flights between its hub in Doha, Qatar and Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The codeshare agreement …

Q1- “Sugar is the new tobacco” is a slogan that was featured on sugar sachets. Do you think it’s fair to compare sugar with tobacco in terms of its negative impact on one’s well-being? The excessive added sugar intake can be compared to the consumption of tobacco to be more precise. Consuming added sugar with great amounts can impose several …

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a ground-breaking contrail management contract with SATAVIA, a leading UK-based green aerospace firm. The partnership will build on a previous proof-of-concept engagement to expand the scope for contrail management within day-to-day flight operations. The partnership also incorporates an agreement to collaborate on the generation of future carbon …

Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Casablanca as part of the airline’s ramp up of operations to Morocco.  Starting from 15 April, the airline will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently used between Dubai and Casablanca with its flagship A380 to meet growing demand on the route. The A380 service, operating as EK751 departs from …

In a landmark development for the capital market, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) signed an Agreement with Karandaaz whereby Technical Assistance (TA) grants would be given to prospective companies to be listed on the GEM Board. The Agreement was signed by Mr. Farrukh H Khan, MD & CEO PSX, and Mr. Waqas ul Hasan, CEO Karandaaz Pakistan (KRN), at a gong …

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) strengthens its historic partnership with IVECO by co-developing fluids for IVECO’s new zero-emission eDAILY vehicles, designed to maximise performance and enhance sustainable solutions for the commercial automotive industry. The long-standing collaboration between the two industry leaders, grounded in automotive innovation and resilience since 1975, has resulted in thousands of hours of co-engineering, producing the highest-quality standard …

In efforts to promote and boost business relations between India and the UAE, the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF) together with Dubai Chambers will host the India UAE Partnership Summit on the 23rd – 25th January in Dubai. Jointly organized by IBLF and Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, the summit follows a rise …

By Kamran Hashim/Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: This 7th Edition of LADIESFUND® Sustainability Lunch, was hosted by LADIESFUND® Pakistan in collaboration with Dawood Global Foundation (DGF) at Acton House Gardens, British Deputy High Commission, Karachi on Saturday 14th January 2023. This year’s 7th LADIESFUND® Sustainability Lunch’ aims to bridge the gap between the corporate world and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals …

RIYADH/DUBAI: VOX Cinemas,the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, and Saudi chef Mona Mosly have unveiled a new expanded menu as part of their ongoing collaboration. Moviegoers in Riyadh can look forward to a wider range of Saudi fusion flavours on the specially curated menu, which features more than 20 dishes including Kibbeh Nachos and BBQ Chicken Bao, that …