ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, hasfinalized preparations to launch direct flights (on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdaysand Saturdays) to Karachi, Pakistan from May 1. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed theservice from June 1993 until July 2004. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are excited to return to Karachinearly two decades after we last served the city. As the most populous city in Pakistan,Karachi will be a crucial gateway to Pakistan and the wider South Asia region. “As the only flight connecting Pakistan with Africa, the planned service…
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ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels hosted a networking breakfast to celebrate InternationalWomen’s Day to honour, appreciate, and laud women who have excelled throughachieving success in their professional careers. The invitees included members of thediplomatic community, representatives of international agencies, corporate sector,representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serena associates, and other womenwho have been striving to change behaviours for the betterment of women. Thesewomen are focused on paving way for the young and talented women in exploring theirpotential for career development and economic independence. The meet and greet started in the foyer where the women had an immersive experienceof arts and crafts…
ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day(IWD), a global day that honours women’s achievements, raises awareness aboutwomen’s rights, and advocates for gender equality. This year’s theme for IWD is embracing equity and moving beyond equal opportunities,which aims to build a truly equal and just future for all. Hashoo Group is committed topromoting gender equality and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feelsvalued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To celebrate IWD, Hashoo Hotels hosted a beautiful celebration surrounded by purpledecorations. The half-day event included launching two extraordinary campaigns inhonour of the IWD. The ‘Pearl-Lady’…
WASHINGTON: Airline passengers who have long felt squished in cramped seatssuffered a setback on Friday as a U.S. appeals court refused to order the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) to adopt minimum requirements for seat size andspacing. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals said an advocacy group, FlyersRights.org, had noright to force the FAA to adopt seating rules because it was not “clear and indisputable”that tight seating, while uncomfortable, was also dangerous. Congress had in 2018 given the FAA one year to establish minimum seatingdimensions including pitch, the distance between seatbacks that were “necessary” forpassenger safety. No such rules yet exist, though…
DOHA: Qatar Airways has launched a new brand campaign in collaboration with world-renowned Indian actor, Deepika Padukone, naming her the airline’s Global BrandAmbassador. The campaign launch is the culmination of the airline’s endeavour to redefine QatarAirways Premium experience, particularly through showcasing the world-class Qsuitealong with the unparalleled surroundings of The Orchard, which are core to HamadInternational Airport’s expansion. The timeless acoustic track ‘Ain’t Nobody’ accompanies the campaign that connectsPadukone’s journey with Qatar Airways to a new level of luxury and elegance. Sheencapsulates the premium experience available to customers of Qatar Airways,transiting through the best airport in the world, Hamad International…
ISLAMABAD: To complement the Lahore residents’ lifestyle, Hotel One will openanother hotel in the city, in the upcoming Century Venture 1, located on MM Alam Road,Gulberg III. In this regard, Mr. Ahmed Iqbal Saeed, Vice President Operations, HotelOne and Mr. Ayaz Mohammad Lakhani, Director & CEO, Century Venture 1, had anagreement signing ceremony on Tuesday at Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi.Present at the event were Mr. Wasim Mazhar, Director, Century Ventures Pvt. Ltd andMr. Jan Verduyn, VP Development, Hashoo Hotels among other associates and guests. Mr. Ahmed Iqbal Saeed described the immense opportunities associated with CenturyVenture 1, the new residential and commercial…
CAIRO: Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid, theauthorities announced on Thursday, part of a seven-year international research project. The passage is nine meters (30 feet) in length and more than two meters in width, theantiquities ministry said in a statement. Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa told reporters at the ancient site inGiza also known as the Khufu, or Cheops, pyramid, that the “gabled corridor” with atriangular ceiling “was found on the northern face of the Great Pyramid of King Khufu”. The discovery was part of the ScanPyramids project, launched in 2015 as acollaboration between…
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels under its Cultural Diplomacy hosted Sarangi season 6finale at the Sheesh Mahal of Islamabad Serena Hotel on 21 February 2023, an eveningdedicated to promoting the hidden talents of Pakistan by providing them hotel’s platformto showcase their musical talent with a wider audience; an opportunity to become thenation’s rising stars. Sarangi, a music initiative has been encouraging young andtalented singers and bands to celebrate our cultural heritage through their music. Forseason 6, a total of 360 contestants participated in the competition, of which 5 wereselected by professional jury members. The five shortlisted contestants, from varying backgrounds provided an…
KARACHI: Singapore Airlines (SIA), the flag carrier of the Republic of Singapore hasappointed Gerry’s International as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Pakistan. Theannouncement was made at an event held in Karachi, attended by industryprofessionals, representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and othergovernment departments, corporate sector senior management and others. Singapore Airlines will currently be an offline carrier operating through its two onlinegateway cities of Dubai and Colombo. SIA’s partnership with Gerry’s International,which is Pakistan’s leading aviation and travel services company, offers it a strongerfootprint in Pakistan, allowing customers to interact with the airline through a trustedintermediary. Gerry’s International…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government, after passing six long years, has finally taken abig decision to redevelop the site of Pakistan International Airlines’ owned assetRoosevelt hotel, New York for commercial use, it was reliably learnt on Wednesday. According to sources of the Ministry of Privatization, the federal cabinet has decided toredevelop the site of PIA owned asset Asset-Roosevelt Hotel, New York into a mixeduse of primarily office tower over retail and condominium after closing the hotel.Similarly, the federal cabinet has also given a go ahead to initiate the process of hiringof the financial advisor (FA) which was pending from the last…