SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today marked the inauguration of its first flight to Kraków in Poland connecting Sharjah International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport with a frequency of daily flights. An inaugural ceremony was held at Sharjah Airport prior to departure and was attended by …

DUBAI: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, have formally announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing international trade services. This collaboration will combine EDB’s extensive client base and robust financial operational capabilities with CBD’s advanced trade finance …

Trading and investing platform eToro announces a partnership with X to publish a series of financial education content on X, through livestream events, video on demand and audio Spaces. eToro and X are joining forces to bring accurate and accessible investment content to the platform through the medium of video, posts and Spaces. The program will roll out across the …

​​​​​​​GENEVA: A global initiative for virtual worlds to support sustainable development and enhance city life was announced today at the first UN Virtual Worlds Day at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds – Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms and principles to guide the governance of metaverse solutions in cities for areas such as urban planning, education, …

ISLAMABAD: As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) perpetuates its compassionate legacy of saving lives and ensuring steady blood supply at hospitals and blood banks through its annual blood donation drive. This year, PTCL Group joined forces with Pakistan Red Crescent Society …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is gearing up for an exciting summer, expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio with UEFA men’s national team competitions as the Official Airline Partner. The sponsorship, an extension of the previous partnership around UEFA EURO 2020™, will be kicked off with the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024. The tournament will take place in Germany, from 14 June through 14 …

KARACHI: Lightstone Publishers owned by Ameena Saiyid, Nadia Ghani and Omayr Aziz Saiyid, launched its latest book Dear Mr Jinnah. 70 years in the life of a Pakistani civil servant in Karachi today at a grand event at Mohatta Palace, Clifton. The garden of Mohatta Palace was packed with over 400 guests which was a reflection of the popularity of …

This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), running from June 28, 2024 to September 1, 2024, promises an exciting experience. Particularly enticing for Pakistani visitors, DSS offers world-class shopping, vibrant cultural experiences, luxurious getaways, and incredible deals. From spend-and-win contests to daily discounts, exclusive promotions await. Leading brands and shopping centers across Dubai join the festive atmosphere, providing fantastic opportunities. Families …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) held a graduation ceremony today at the Group’s Headquarters for a cohort of 32 Emirati outstation managers, from the airline, who participated in the bespoke Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme, led by Emirates’ Training & Development team.  The graduation ceremony was attended by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief …

MUSCAT: SalamAir is excited to announce the launch of two new destinations in Pakistan: Islamabad and Lahore. Starting on the 8th and 9th of July, respectively, SalamAir will operate five flights a week to Islamabad and three to Lahore, significantly increasing passenger movement and substantially enhancing SalamAir’s footprint in the subcontinent region. This expansion brings the total number of destinations …