Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, and BMW Startup Garage China announced today the opening of the Joint Innovation Base (officially named “Alibaba Cloud Innovation Center – BMW Startup Garage Joint Innovation Base”) in Shanghai, China.  Located at the Shanghai Jinqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, the Joint Innovation Base will harness the respective strengths and resources …

Renowned industrialist Faraz ur Rehman former Senior Vice President, Korangi Association of Trade Industry (KATI), Chairman of Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping KATI and Chief Spokesman KBG met with S.M. Muneer Leader of Business Community of Pakistan at Din House Lahore. On this occasion, Faraz ur Rehman gave the Flower Bouquet to S.M. Muneer Bhai Jan along with Sheikh …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering 350 catchy number plates of 2, 3, 4 and 5 digits for private and classic vehicles. Plates on offer bear (A-B-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W) codes. This 64th online auction is the second of its kind this year. Registration of bidders starts this Sunday, 23rd May 2021, and the bidding process kicks off at 08:00 am on Sunday, …

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), a part of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has unveiled a brand-new scholarship at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to mark the UAE’s Year of the 50th, and bolster its efforts to provide quality vocational education opportunities to young people, covering key specialisations within the tourism ecosystem. The Golden Jubilee …

Dubai Customs is hosting the 5th WCO Global Authorized Economic Operator Conference in cooperation with the UAE Federal Customs Authority, to be held virtually over three days between 25 and 27 May 2021. The Conference will present an important forum for the exchange of ideas and insights between trade and supply chain professionals and officials. The Conference brings together all stakeholders of global trade …

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and GBM Pakistan (Private) Limited (GBM Pakistan), an IBM Business Partner, announced that Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (Honda Pakistan) has selected IBM Systems and IBM Storage solutions to run its real-time planning solution, based on SAP S/4HANA. The move was designed to enhance customer experience across Honda Pakistan’s 35 dealerships in the country and boost its after-sales …

Media & Entertainment industry veteran Ceslie Armstrong, has joined Cheeze, Inc. as Vice President of Content and Executive Producer. Armstrong will head up the Cheeze Content Studio, Originals division and all things content-related for the company globally.  Cheeze, the soon-to-be launched app will allow people to mint their photos into what are called Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), giving users the ability …

DUBAI: As the physical instalment of Arabian Travel Market 2021 drew to a close, Dubai’s Department of Tourism ad Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hailed a safe and successful week at the world’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months that was held from 16 – 19 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  The event has undoubtedly given a …

News Desk SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Prague, starting September 22, 2021. Schedule to Prague,effective September 22, 2021 (all times local): Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Aircraft Frequency  G9 584 Sharjah 15:50 Prague 20:30 Airbus A320 Wed/Sat G9 585 Prague 21:40 Sharjah 05:50 …

DUBAI: On the sidelines of its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector, announced today the launch and pre-opening phase of ECOS hotel in Al Furjan area near the EXPO 2020 site. ECOS hotel is a lifestyle hotel that accommodates leisure, family, and business travelers. …