Etihad recognised as one of the safest airlines
LAHORE (pr): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been recognised as one of the top ten safest airlines in the world.
The internationally-regarded website www.AirlineRatings.com selected Etihad Airways as one of the safest airlines for 2015, out of a list of 449 global airlines monitored, while only 149 of the 449 have the top seven-star safety ranking.
The Airline Ratings system takes into account a variety of factors related to audits from aviation’s governing bodies and lead associations, as well as government audits and the airlines’ own records.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer for Etihad Airways, said: “Our commitment to the safety and security of our guests and staff is a cornerstone of our company. We’re naturally delighted to be listed in the top ten and that’s where we want to stay. All of our staff are accountable for the delivery of the highest level of safety performance.”
As an example of the company’s approach, Etihad Airways’ Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi is home to the airline’s Training Academy, which comprises the largest A380 and B787 cabin and safety trainer facility in the world. Measuring around 30 metres long and between six and four metres high, the safety trainers are fully functioning models and were built under licence, using data supplied by Airbus and Boeing.
Geoffrey Thomas, Editor of AirlineRatings.com, said:” “Etihad Airways is one of small group of elite airlines that are both seven star for safety and for product. From a safety perspective Etihad Airways has made excellence in safety a number one priority and has become a benchmark for best practice.” All staff in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and overseas are required to comply with the regulations issued by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the regulations issued by the local Authorities in the country of the operation.
Iftikhar appointed as director at Matco Rice
KARACHI (PR): Pakistan’s largest Basmati rice exporter, Matco Rice Processing (Pvt) Limited has appointed Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed Soomro as an independent, non-executive Director to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Soomro brings along his vast corporate experience of leading many prominent private and public sector companies of Pakistan. He has previously served as the Chairman of APTMA and as a director of Pakistan State Oil, Pfizer Pakistan, Park-Davis, Wyeth Pakistan, SITE, KESC, Sindh Fine Textile Mills and other corporates. Mr. Soomro has also distinguished himself in the field of public service, previously as an elected member of the Sindh Assembly and member of Cabinet. Currently he is the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Tunisia. Commenting on the appointment, Jawed Ghori, Chairman of Matco Rice said: “We are extremely pleased that Iftikhar Ahmed Soomro has joined the board of our company, bringing with him a unique mix of skills and experience that will help the board to guide Matco Rice to the next level of growth.”
Confiz and Mantaq Systems merger agreement
LAHORE (PR): Confiz Ltd. and Mantaq Systems announced that their board of directors have approved a definitive agreement over a strategic merger between the two organizations. This strategic decision is one of a kind in the history of IT industry in Pakistan. The transaction will result in a leading technology and innovative company driven by ground-breaking solutions which is intended to transform the retail business across the globe.
On this occasion Mr. Raza Saeed, CEO Confiz, said, “With this merger, we are well on our way to become a $10 million company by 2017. Mantaq has a strongly differentiated value proposition as a specialized provider of ERP implementation and consulting services in Retail market, which will help us open new avenues in international market. We are now targeting on local and International Retail industry with much more rich expertise.”
Fatburger introduces Buffalo’s Chicken
KARACHI (PR): After building a dedicated customer base for their gourmet burgers, Fatburger has now introduced their latest offering, Buffalo’s Chicken, which has been launched specifically keeping in mind the Pakistani market’s taste buds. The crispy fried chicken is served with a choice of three sauces; Sweet Bourbon BBQ, Carolina Fire BBQ and Buffalo’s signature sauce. Buffalo’s Chicken is available across all Fatburger outlets in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
MCB raises salaries
LAHORE (PR): MCB Bank Limited has raised the salaries for its permanent clerical and security staff along with increase in various allowances keeping in view the increasing cost of living in the country.
MCB management and MCB Staff Union of Pakistan (CBA) signed an agreement effective from January 1, 2015 for two years onwards after successful negotiation.
Usman Hassan, Group Head of Human Resources, on behalf of MCB Management and Riafat Khan Jadoon, President MCB Staff Union of Pakistan signed the agreement in a ceremony held at MCB Principal Office, Lahore. “The management decided to raise the salaries of the bank’s permanent clerical and security staff considering the present inflationary pressures and the increasing cost of living.” said President, MCB Bank Ltd.