GENEVA: ​The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has become a member of ITU’s standardization arm (ITU-T) to launch a global dialogue on the new partnerships emerging in support of the fast-growing competitive esports industry. The dialogue aims to create the conditions necessary to establish international standards and guidelines for the esports ecosystem. The meteoric rise in esports’ popularity compels exciting visions …

KARACHI: Life has slowed down, but people still need to sell their cars or buy used ones. Recognizing this necessity and supporting customers’ efforts to maintain social distancing, VavaCars has once again set out to completely revolutionize the car selling process by offering their services at people’s doorsteps via their new, ground-breaking mobile purchasing units. Reopening its existing purchase centers, with …

KARACHI: The Developing-8  Chamber of Commerce and Industry (D-8 CCI) meeting was virtually held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 via ZOOM  attended by member countries including Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria and Bangladesh. Mr. Asim Ghani Usman, Chairman D-8 CCI National Committee (Pakistan Chapter) of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry alongwith members committee Mr. Asif Majeed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates today announced it will offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities: Colombo (from 20 June), Sialkot (24 June), Istanbul (from 25 June); Auckland, Beirut, Brussels, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (all from 1 July); and Barcelona and Washington DC (all from 15 July). Emirates’ flights from Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Pakistan, will only carry outbound passengers to the UAE …

News Desk KARACHI: Danish Hanif, Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has expressed frustration over non-provision of relief on imported raw materials of textile industry and SMEs in Budget 2020-21 and opposing the imposition of further regulatory duty @ 2.5%, termed the move as disastrous for the textile sector and SMEs. In an appeal to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman PYMA has …

RIGA: Last week the number of new reservations made for airBaltic flights to and from the Baltic capitals has grown 54%. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic: “It is our main aim to connect the Baltics to the world, and we are glad to resume flights to major European business hubs as well as popular leisure getaways. We are here to continue providing the best …

News Desk DUBAI: Mai Dubai, a leading bottled water company in the UAE that is fully owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), earned this year the three-star Superior Taste Award, the highest rating given by Brussels-based International Taste Institute, the world leader in the evaluation and certification of consumer food & beverages by professional chefs and sommeliers. The …

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates- Effective 24 June, Etihad Airways will recommence flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece. The twice-weekly schedule will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The flights will connect guests travelling to and from Athens with key destinations in Asia and Australia via Abu Dhabi. The addition of Athens increases …

News Desk DUBAI: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a need for young talent to develop and enhance their skill sets as they prepare for a new job market in a post-Covid-19 world, according to experts who spoke on the topic during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, entitled Unlock the Potential of Young …

News Desk DUBAI: Smart Dubai announced it has onboarded a new partner in the joint Retail Sector Data Project, launched in late 2019 in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy) and other semi-government and private entities. The project outlines a clear vision to decision makers about the changing consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns of citizens and residents …