TUNIS: Hazem Ben-Gacem invests half a million euros in Tunisian fashion brand; LYOUM set to accelerate its international expansion plans Tunisian fashion brand LYOUM (LYOUM.fr/en/) is eyeing new product ranges and expansion in international markets after an investment of €500,000 from Hazem Ben-Gacem. The Tunisian philanthropist believes the Tunis-based business, founded by French and Tunisian couple Claire and Sofiane Ben Chaabane, can …

ISLAMABAD: Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, has appointed Kashan Hasan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Pakistan business. Kashan will be spearheading the health business with immediate effect. Kashan has been associated with RB for the last 12 years, serving in various successful leadership roles across the globe in Pakistan, UK, South …

KARACHI: Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading mobile financial services platform has been featured on YouTube’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) Ads Leaderboard for its creative advertisement which has accumulated 19 million views and 17 thousand likes. The ad introduces Easypaisa’s new logo and identity. The APAC Ads Leaderboard is a platform that showcases the top ads people watch each month. Marketing efforts from various brands …

KARACHI: Outdoor One has expanded the services of its deluxe lounges nationwide. The numerous benefits and privileges offered to guests at The Majestic lounge have made it the top preference of premium flyers. The services are provided to international flyers at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Islamabad airports while the lounge is accessible to domestic travelers from Karachi and Lahore. An …

KUWAIT CITY: Gulf Air – the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier – in line with its boutique strategy to add boutique leisure destinations to its network, has revealed a new addition to its 2020 network with a popular premium leisure destination: Nice on the Cote d’azur in France commencing from July 2020 with two weekly flights and operated by an Airbus 321neo aircraft. …

News Desk DUBAI: Global smartphone and technology giant Xiaomi, today announced the latest device in its Mi Note series – Mi Note 10, the newest device of its premium flagship lineup. Boasting of the world’s first 108MP penta-camera setup with a premium design and a massive 5260mAh battery, Mi Note 10 is here to deliver an incredible smartphone photography experience. …

KARACHI: Unilever Pakistan Limited has announced a change in its senior leadership in Pakistan, with Amir Paracha taking over as the new Chairman and CEO from Shazia Syed, effective 1st February 2020. Amir Paracha is currently the Vice President for Customer Development and Sales at Unilever Pakistan. He joined the organization in 2000, after starting his career in the oil …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a meeting with staff earlier today where officials outlined the organisation’s plans for Expo 2020 Dubai, which include more than 33 business forums and events during the mega event. As an Official Partner, Dubai Chamber will play a pivotal role in creating new connections and collaborations at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is …

SURABAYA: Indonesian Consul General in Karachi Mr. Totok Prianamto meeting and talks with the Mayor of Surabaya, Tri Rismaharini on 14 January 2020. In the meeting was discussed about the plan to have Sister City cooperation between Surabaya and Karachi, Pakistan. The Mayor of Surabaya welcomes the proposal and will link in the activities of UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today committed to a minimum target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050 and halving of its 2019 net emission levels by 2035. The company’s ambitious environmental targets will be achieved through a mix of internal initiatives, collaboration with industry partners and adoption of a comprehensive program of …