Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses, has announced Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Mutawa’s appointment to the position of Group CEO, effective January 1, 2021. Al Mutawa has been with Ducab since 2015 and most recently served as CEO of Ducab Cable Business. He succeeds Andrew Shaw as Group CEO, who has led Ducab Group for the past …

To mark the retirement of its 747 fleet, British Airways and luxury travel brand Globe-Trotter have teamed up to create a limited-edition range of handmade carry-on suitcases which celebrate the spirit of the jumbo jet age. Taking inspiration from the airline’s iconic BOAC livery, which also adorned the final British Airways aircraft to retire in December 2020, the BOAC Speedbird suitcases have been handmade …

The Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah taking notice of the non supply of gas to the industrial areas of the province, met a delegation of industrialists and apprised them of his efforts to resolve the issue. President FBATI Muhammad Ali and well-known industrialist Idrees Gigi thanked the Sindh Chief Minister for taking notice and said that due to the …

News Desk DUBAI: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA–Dubai) and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation and promote online services and platforms designed to facilitate processes for the issuance of residency permits for various investor programmes and special visas.  These include the Distinguished …

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia  has been awarded the Diamond status by APEX Health Safety powered by Simpliflying for the airline’s efforts in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitization across its operations. The APEX Diamond Status from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is an accolade which recognizes industry leadership and …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded the Diamond status in the inaugural ‘APEX Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying’ audit, for efforts in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitisation. The award aims to help re-build confidence in air travel by creating a global standard for health and safety measures. The judges took into consideration …

Gulf Craft, one of the world’s top seven shipyards, celebrated a significant milestone with its flagship megayacht, Majesty 175, successfully completing her maiden sea trial. The yacht, which is due for delivery later this year, was sold to a prominent UAE businessman. The highlight of the Majesty 175’s first sea trial was her remarkable maneuverability, speed, robust hull and rigidness. The …

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 2,152,214 persons abroad, in the UAE or within RTA itself, had benefited from 28 RTA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in 2020. The number reflects RTA’s commitment to shoulder its social, humanitarian and charitable commitments to community members in need everywhere. Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Corporate Administrative Support …

Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center and Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park has appointed Sharad Puri as the new Cluster General Manager. An industry veteran with an exemplary track record, Sharad brings with him an amalgamation of knowledge, experience and learning of over 25 years in the luxury hotels business. In his new role, Sharad will oversee the complete operations …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with The Jorgensen Law Firm PLLC and Ince & Co Middle East LLP / Dubai Branch, recently organised a webinar advising businesses on key considerations for successful commercial contracts. The webinar was attended by 285 participants, including business owners,managers,contract specialists, procurement officers,legal and human resources professionals representing a wide range of economic …