AMMAN-Jordan: Qatar Airways celebrated the opening of its new office in Amman which was initiated with its inauguration on Monday, 2 September and was followed by an elegant VIP gala dinner on the same day. The successful office opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the Transport Minister of Jordan, His Excellency Eng. Anmar Khasawneh and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, along with other dignitaries, senior officials and VIPs. The property has been established to create a cohesive and distinctive working space for Qatar Airways employees in Jordan’s Shmeisani area, widely considered the…
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JAKARTA: Indonesia President Joko Widodo has revealed East Kalimantan, a sparsely populated area of Borneo, will replace Jakarta as the country’s capital city after the government determined it to be the most suitable choice, according to ABC News. Officials reportedly say they want the new capital to be a “smart city in the forest”, with 180,000 hectares of public land set aside for an expected $44 billion build, mostly funded by private investment, and land acquisition beginning next year. “It is a strategic location at the centre of Indonesia, close to growing urban areas,” Widodo said, adding the risk of…
KARACHI: COTHM Karachi celebrates its 5th Convocation Ceremony – Batch 2019 with the theme “Sail Away”, 150 graduates pulled their anchors and set sail towards the deep sea of hospitality industry. College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Karachi Campus held its 5th Convocation on Sunday, 25th August 2019 at FTC Auditorium, Karachi. Like every year, the ceremony was theme based to enlighten the morals of the graduates. This year’s theme was “Sail Away” that reflects the deep dreams and endless success of their professional careers. Honorable Governor Sindh Mr. Imran Ismail graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest along…
MOSCOW: Russian aircraft leasing firm has filed a lawsuit against Boeing in Chicago court. The company wants to cancel its purchase of the grounded 737 MAX planes in the first court case of its kind after two deadly air crashes involving the planes. Avia Capital Services is seeking to terminate a contract for the purchase of 35 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over safety concerns, according to a report by Financial Times. The company, a subsidiary of Russian state conglomerate Rostec, claims the two deadly crashes of 737 MAX that resulted in the deaths of 346 people earlier this year were…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has opened four of its Nathiagali-located rest houses, including the Governor House and Chief Minister House, to the local and International tourists. “These colonial symbols which cost crores annually to the taxpayer in maintenance are now going to make money for the government,” Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted along with a video of the palatial Governor House at Nathiagali. The magnificent mansion, located in the idyllic resort town of Nathiagali about 7,922 feet above sea level, will be available to visitors through an online booking facility managed by KP Tourism. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who…
KARACHI: There are more commonalities than differences between the people of Thailand and Pakistan and we must make this factor the cornerstone of our relationship to take it to the next level. This was said by H.E. Thatree Chauvachata, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate in Karachi, during an informal interaction with the media at his residence. The Thai Consul General said there is room for greatly increasing trade relations and his country was keen to increase imports from Pakistan. He said two-way trade between Pakistan and Thailand during 2018 was approximately $1.674 billion and overwhelmingly in Bangkok’s favour.…
DUBAI: To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. “Emirati women are icons of tolerance, exemplifying the core values held by our community via their care, determination, ability to nurture future generations, and pursue success in their various fields of work. Their hard work and talent have helped build our company and nation, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all Emirati women for…
As the trade war with China is poised to escalate this Sunday, September 1 as tariffs increase again, one industry has been feeling the effects for a long time that is tourism.Across the United States, the decline in Chinese tourists has been palpable for the past year. In Hawaii, the number of Chinese tourists dropped by more than 23% in the first four months of 2019, compared to the same time period last year. In Arizona, incoming Chinese tourists declined by 3.7% in 2018 after quadrupling from 2010 to 2017. For the past 15 years, Chinese tourism to the United…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday, August 28, that it has closed three routes for all international Karachi-bound flights. According to a notice to airmen (NOTAMS) published on the authority’s website, changes have been made in Karachi airspace zones and three routes of the international flights have also been closed. The CAA has proposed three alternative routes, local media reported. The notification further reads that all Karachi-bound flights will have to abide by the modifications from August 28 to August 31. This decision by the CAA comes amid tensions between Pakistan and India following abrogation of Article 370…
TOKYO: Japan Airlines has unveiled its new cabin designs on its new fleet of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft – the first of the airline’s historic order of 31 A350 XWB. Designed by international design consultancy tangerine, the new A350-900 aircraft will fly its inaugural flight to Fukuoka from Tokyo on September 1. In 2013, JAL signed to purchase its first Airbus aircraft for its next-generation flagship. Design consultancy tangerine’s brief was to express the essence of JAL through “tradition, innovation, Japanese spirit” in the design of the new fleet, featuring First Class, Class J and Economy Class cabins. JAL’s ambitions…