BAGHDAD: The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (MoE) has signed an agreement worth over $400 million with GE Power (NYSE: GE) to develop 14 electric substations on a turnkey basis and supply critical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers and other outdoor equipment to rehabilitate existing substations and bring much-needed power to areas facing significant electricity shortages across the country. The …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) is Pakistan’s biggest international travel and tourism expo to be held in Karachi Expo Center from 24-26 November 2017.  PTM is organized by Landmark Communications with the collaboration of Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, Shaheen Airlines, Hashoo Hotels, PIA, TAAP, HOAP, Bukhari Group, Universal international Group, Qatar Airways, Meezab Group, Serena Hotels, Serene …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Malaysia is taking part in the inaugural Pakistan Travel Mart from 24 to 26 November at the Karachi Expo Centre. A total of 19 Malaysian organisations will be stationed under the Malaysia Pavilion, comprising of travel agents, tourism product owners, hoteliers, Malindo Airlines, Islamic Tourism Centre, as well as senior officials and colleagues from Tourism Malaysia. …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi organized a seminar titled “Doing Business with Italy – Seminar and Sectorial Networking” and this was the second edition from series of seminars that are planned by the consulate of Italy in collaboration with Italian Development Committee (IDC), Italian Association of Foreign Trade (AICE) and Italian Trade Agency (ICE). This …

BAGHDAD: Iraq Airports Aviation Forum (IAAF) 2018, officially announced recently by H.E. Kadhim Fenjan Al Hamami, the Minister of Transport, Republic of Iraq,will take place at Karabla Terminal in Baghdad International Airport on 11-12th of April 2018. IAAF 2018. “IAAF” will be organized under the official patronage of Ministry of Transport, Iraq Civil Aviation Authority, Iraqi Airways and hosted by Baghdad International …

ABU DHABI: Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated today the 1st edition of Aqdar World Summit that is being held in Abu Dhabi in the presence of H.E. Eng. Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, H.E. Jamila Bint Salem …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry received a high-level delegation from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry at its premises yesterday as part of its efforts to promote and facilitate knowledge sharing and cooperation between the two organisations. The delegation was headed by H.E. Ahmed Bin Ali Al-Suwailem, Secretary-General of Riyadh Chamber;Mr.Faisal Al-Fuhaid, Assistant Secretary-General for Subscriber …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Standard Chartered and Emirates Skywards in Pakistan today announced the launch of a credit card tailored specifically to offer exceptional value to the country’s growing community of frequent flyers. The Emirates Standard Chartered Credit Card, will be available in two premium variants; Infinite and Platinum, allows clients to enjoy an array of exclusive privileges and world …

DUBAI: Dubai Economy has announced the celebrations of the ‘National Season’ , which kicked off in November, with a series of social events and competitions for its employees and the business community, to mark the 46th UAE National Day and the UAE Flag Day. In light of the significance of the local private sector, the ‘National Season’ started with a …

SINGAPORE: Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its aerospace arm, Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) has been awarded a 15-year contract for Boeing 787 aircraft component support by Gulf Air. Under the agreement, ST Aerospace will provide comprehensive component Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH™) support covering component exchange, repair, overhaul, modification, reliability monitoring and logistics services for Gulf Air’s …