Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe. They’ve certainly delivered on their promise. The carriers’ joint route network has significantly expanded, enabling more than 11 million customers to connect on over 250,000 flights and…
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Potential of Islamic tourism worth $230 billion by 2028: Speakers
The speakers at the tourism (Ziyarah) conference held in Uzbekistan said that the potential of Islamic tourism is US $230 billion by 2028 which can play a significant role in the economic integration of Islamic counties. They said that currently the population of the Muslim world is 2.3 billion, which is 27 percent of the…
Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2022-23
The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), a record half-year performance, and a turnaround of almost AED 10 billion from its AED 5.7 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) loss for the same period last year. The…
Pakistan earns $179 Million by exporting transport services in 2 months
Pakistan earned US $179.940 million by providing different transport services in various countries during the first two months of current fiscal year (2022-23). This shows growth of 104.55 percent as compared to $87.970 million earned through provision of services during the corresponding period of fiscal year (2021-22). During the period under review, the exports of…
ECNEC approves modified PC-1 for ML-1 project worth $9.85 Billion
The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday considered and approved in principle Ministry of Railways modified PC-1 for up-gradation of Pakistan Railways existing Main Line-1 (ML-1) project at the total cost of US$ 9,851.079 million subject to recommendation of cost, technical details and preferably an equity participation financial model. Main Line -1…
Orange Line Lahore marks its second anniversary celebrations
The Orange Line Metro Train Lahore celebrated its second anniversary during a special ceremony held at the main depot of Orange Line Metro Train project at Dera Gujran in Lahore. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Chinese Consul General to Pakistan in addition to officials from the Chinese consulate, as well as,…
President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism
President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday launched the commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as part of an effort to promote tourism in the region. The president, addressing the launching ceremony of Kashmir Air, at Bagh, said the AJK was blessed with immense natural beauty and tourism potential,…
Emirates Skywards rings in the festive season with thousands of Miles on offer
Emirates Skywards has kicked off the festive season with incredible offers this winter. The loyalty programme will be rolling out special offers every month to provide members with even more ways to earn thousands of Miles with every flight, hotel stay, car rental, shopping spree and more. Starting from today until 18 November, members…
Emirates puts big hitters in the flying seat for the T20 World Cup
Hitman Rohit Sharma bowls over cricket fans as he takes to the field to feature in Emirates’ latest advertising campaign which will run during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Emirates, official partner of the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which kicks off in Australia this weekend, has signed up the Hitman for…
Mauritius offers its expertise to promote tourism in Pakistan
Mauritius High Commissioner to Pakistan Rashidally Soobadar on Wednesday offered his country’s expertise to exploit Pakistan’s untapped potential of tourism sector, saying he believed it can significantly contribute to the national economy. “Mauritius has a very organized tourism sector which contributes nine per cent to its economy and I offer my country’s technical assistance to…