TEHRAN: Iran is in the process of finalizing and selecting financiers for the purchase of 200 passenger aircraft from among domestic and foreign companies which have submitted their proposals to Iran Air, CEO of the national carrier said. “Many proposals have been submitted to Iran Air and a preliminary decision will be made in the next month,” Farzaneh Sharafbafi was quoted as saying in an Irna report. Sharafbafi became the first Iranian woman in July to take the helm at Iran Air which has signed deals with Airbus and Boeing as well as Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR for the purchase…
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High-Speed Rail project, also known as the Western Railway, will operate its first trip from Makkah to Madinah in January, a report said. An official for the project said the train will initially go from Makkah to Madinah with no stops in between, said the Saudi Gazette report. The project is a 453-km-long high-speed inter-city rail transport system linking the two holy cities via King Abdullah Economic City, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, using 449.2 km of main line and a 3.75-km branch connection to King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA). The network will be connected to…
KANDAHAR: Afghanistan’s plans to fly shipments from southern fruit growers to India have gone awry, leaving tons of grapes and melons to rot as officials scramble to add flights, while traders blame for the delay. The problem illustrates the hurdles Afghanistan faces in rebuilding its strife-torn economy without taking help from Pakistan, a crucial step if it is to wean itself off billions of dollars in foreign aid annually. Horticultural producers, who export nearly $360 million worth of goods each year, have long grappled with the challenges of transport in the mountainous nation. The flights offered them a way around…
ISLAMABAD: Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan met Chairman Heritage international Company Limited Mr. Ko Moon Seok, Vice Chairman Chang Hyo soon and Director of K-biz International Company, Kim Won Taek. Ch. Ghafoor said that Pakistan offers a great deal of investment opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector as well as heritage as a large number of heritage sites lying in Pakistan in addition of being the custodian of ancient civilizations. “We are working on restoration and preservation of heritage site, however there is a scope of further cooperation from international organizations”he said. Investment opportunities also…
KARACHI: 70th Anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at Ramada Hotels Karachi on 14 August 2017 with great enthusiasm. A three-day Jashn-e-Azadi food festival held to mark the Independence Day. The Pakistani food stall was artistically adorned with traditional Pakistani handicrafts, which provided added attraction to the visitors. Speaking on the occasion, Regional General Manager Faisal Khan said that Pakistani cuisine is a medley fusion of culture which showcases the lavishness and multiplicity of Pakistan’s food products. Laila Naz Manager Public Relations said that festival of this nature is a good medium to bring people closer to each…
SHANGHAI: Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd on Wednesday, August 16, posted its worst first-half loss in at least 20 years and said did not expect conditions to improve for the rest of the year, as it continues to lose customers to mainland Chinese competitors. The loss of HK$2.05 billion ($262.07 million) for the six months ended June, versus a profit of HK$353 million a year ago, puts the Hong Kong airline on track for its first ever back-to-back annual loss since it was founded in 1946. Group revenue edged up 0.4 per cent to HK$45.9 billion, while passenger yields — the…
CHICAGO: Ms. Caroline B. Kennedy has been elected as a new member of Boeing board of Directors. Kennedy, 59, served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 and is an author and attorney. “Ambassador Kennedy brings to the Boeing board professional, diplomatic and global perspectives that are highly valued in our rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive global business environment,” said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. “Her diversity of experience and accompanying insights will broaden and strengthen our board in its deliberative and oversight roles for the company.” In addition to her international experience and diplomatic service,…
KARACHI: Last week Karachi Marriott Hotel celebrated the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan with true national spirit by organising a photography exhibition of young artist Ms. Aroosa Ally. The captivating photographs exhibited the natural beauty, lifestyle and tourism wonders of Hunza, the most popular and fabulous tourist destination of Pakistan. Young Artist Aroosa Ally is a proud Pakistani living in the US. Aroosa was born in Pakistan; her love for her country began at a young age, even though her childhood was spent in the upcoming international hub of Dubai. Surrounded by flashing lights and the cutting images captured by…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MEHMOOD The Tourism industry worldwide has been developing faster and deeper since the turn of the present century. Not only have the very concept of Tourist Products acquired new meanings, the various sectors serving those products have also acquired different profiles and different dynamics. Historical and archaeological products, which previously sufficed for marketing of destinations, are now considered ‘static products’; rendering them unsalable, except with activities contrived around them. The current ‘in thing’ for attracting tourists is what experts call ‘Contrived Products’. Changes in the transportation sector have been the more visible and more influential. From…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain and Greece’s Aegean Airlines have entered into a code share partnership widening their respective networks across Europe and the Middle East. Specifically, travellers can now codeshare on flights from Bahrain, via Athens, to and from the European cities of Brussels and Rome while travellers from Geneva, Milan and Vienna can now codeshare on flights, via Athens, to the Kingdom of Bahrain with Gulf Air. Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air chief Commercial Officer, said: “Our commitment to strengthening Gulf Air’s network is reinforced with this codeshare agreement, allowing us to connect our passengers to…