DUBAI: The total value of the top 10 active projects linked to Expo 2020 has exceeded US$32.7 billion (Dh120 billion) as of March 31, 2018, according to BNC Network, the largest project intelligence provider in the MENA region. There are various high value projects across different sectors that are being developed in the UAE which will impact or contribute to the …

FAISALABAD: In line with its commitment of facilitating passengers, the second national carrier of Pakistan Shaheen Air International (SAI) will start non-stop flights between Faisalabad and Muscat, launching its first weekly flight from Sunday April 15, 2018. Flight NL758 will depart Faisalabad every Sunday at 7pm and arrive in Muscat at 9 pm whereas the flight NL759 will depart from …

KARACHI: Shell Rimula – the premium heavy duty engine oil launched a new campaign, “What Matters is Inside”. The campaign portrays the daily toils of Pakistani truck-drivers, and farmers emphasizing their tireless efforts put in each day to achieve their goals and reach their destinations safely. The campaign, champions the people within these professions, recognizing there is more to these …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Mr. Chula Sukmanop, Director General, The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), on behalf of the company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation in aviation development at THAI’s Head Office. The objective of the collaboration is to further enhance aviation control and safety …

MUSCAT: Oman Air is proud to announce a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering greater connectivity and an extended range of services between Muscat and popular cities in Thailand. The new agreement, which commenced from April 1st 2018 was signed by Mr Aboudy Nasser, Senior Vice President of Network Planning & Revenue Management for Oman Air and Mr. Pakorn …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) welcomed Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s announcement of far reaching tax incentives for salaried individuals across Pakistan. This will have a massive impact on Pakistan’s IT and ITeS sector and will help companies attract and retain top talent, in addition to expanding the overall tax base. The IT sector is Pakistan’s fastest growing industry, having …

LONDON: Stand up comedian Rhod Gilbert learnt how to put out fires, deliver a baby and evacuate an aircraft after an emergency landing as he trained to become British Airways cabin crew for his BBC2 show, Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience. The show is broadcast for the first time on Thursday, April 5. The TV presenter was put through his paces …

DUBAI: More than 3,500 Special Economic Zones or Free Trade Zones – also known as Free Zones – spread across 130 countries handle US$3.5 trillion worth of exports annually, according to a latest report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). With global exports reaching US$15.46 trillion, the share of free zones has crossed 22.63 percent. Of this, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Mr. Suwat Kaewook, Consul General Royal of Thai Consulate in Karachi along with M. Azeem Qureshi, General Manager Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, Mr. Arif Suleman, President PTFA&BF and Honorary Trade Advisor, Government of Thailand and others recently inaugurated the Thai Food Festival at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. The Festival is being organized by Avari International Hotels …

DUBAI: Procter & Gamble (P&G) won three coveted product innovation honors at the recently held Product of the Year Gulf 2018 finale. The awards, selected by an independent consumer survey of consumers in the Gulf, honor and promote product innovation and quality in the region. P&G picked up wins for the most innovative products in the fabric softener, laundry detergent …