By Government of Dubai Media Office DUBAI: A surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The strong 4.3 per cent increase in volume growth …

KARACHI: In an effort to promote Digital Financial Services (DFS) in Pakistan, National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT), an existing Payment System Operator/Provider (PSO/PSP) offering nation-wide cheque clearing services, has signed an agreement with Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading and progressive banks, to facilitate settlement services for mobile/electronic commerce payments (Digital Commerce Payments) through NIFT’s DFS platform under the brand …

DUBAI: Emirates expects a busy travel period this weekend ahead of the 48th UAE National Day holiday. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th November with over 40,000 passengers travelling through Terminal 3. Customers are reminded to check-in early and arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure to avoid any delays. Peak …

News Desk DUBAI: Arabian Adventures, part of Emirates Group, has strengthened its presence in the United States and Canada by appointing Hidden Doorways Travel Collection as its market representative. The partnership will see the company drive awareness and sales of Arabian Adventures’ premium products and services by promoting its comprehensive UAE and Oman offering to consumers and trade across North …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has reinvented its inflight retail offering by launching EmiratesRED. The new collection offers customers on board not only a wide selection of duty and tax free products, but also the ability to purchase unique experiences in Dubai and beyond, as well as products from Emirates Official Store. The revamped offering has been welcomed by customers as …

News Desk DUBAI: Expo 2020 and government-led infrastructure projects were key factors driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector in 2018 and 2019, and this is trend expected to continue over the next two years, according to new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry at a briefing organised for delegates attending the Big 5 exhibition. The analysis, …

DUBAI: The perfect getaway awaits in Dubai Marina with its sandy beaches, one of the most iconic skylines in the world and activities for the entire family. Long Stretches of Sandy Beaches Visitors will enjoy long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches with the breathtaking backdrop of Dubai Marina skyline when they visit the Beach at JBR. Unwind with a book, …

KARACHI: Aimed at reducing the climate change impact by converting Karachi’s municipal solid waste into indigenous and renewable resource of energy, K-Electric and Engro Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a 50MW Solid Waste to Energy Plant at an estimated cost of US$ 175 million. The MoU was signed by Moonis Alvi, CEO, KE and Ahsan Zafar Syed, …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat highlighted the role of 5G in empowering the digital economy during a workshop held by Ministry of Economy in Abu Dhabi today. Dr Ahmed Bin Ali, Group Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Etisalat, was speaking at a workshop focused on ‘Utilising future studies in development plans’ organised by the Ministry of Economy in coordination with GCC General Secretariat in …

DUBAI: Emirates NBD Capital Limited (“EMCAP”) and Noor Bank PJSC have acted as Global Coordinators and Emirates NBD Bank PJSC and Noor Bank PJSC have jointly underwritten the transaction. The Facility was subsequently launched to a general syndication on 18 November 2019. Emirates NBD Capital Limited (“EMCAP”) Noor Bank PJSC and Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC were the Mandated Lead Arrangers …