The UAE government has revitalised its collaboration with the Islamic Development Bankin relation to the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) – a centre that enhances food security through research and development (R&D) into biosaline agriculture in marginal environments. Through the UAE Food and Water Security Office, the government has renewed its agreement with the Islamic Development Bank, with the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE, opened its 3rdMall – ‘Al Warqa City Mall’ costing AED 347 Million and 578 thousand, covering a total area of 685 thousand and 112 sq. ft., with a construction cost of AED 373 per square ft. This comes as a part of Union Coop’s endeavor to achieve …

News Desk DUBZ, dnata’s leading baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline’s passengers, too. The innovative service of DUBZ enables Emirates passengers departing from Dubai to begin their safe travel experience by completing their home check-in, baggage disinfection, and quickly and efficiently complete their PCR …

Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE,has launched Scan&GoMobile, a feature allowing customers to use their smartphones to scan, bag purchases,and checkout completely on their own. Using the MAF Carrefour mobile app,customers can scan the barcode of each product they would like to purchase as they shop, before making their way to a dedicated Scan&Go checkout area to …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has been named as the World’s Leading Airline in three major categories at the World Travel Awards 2020: World’s Leading Economy Class, Airline Rewards Programme and Airline Lounge – Business Class. Earlier this month, Emirates also took home four regional World Travel Awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand; Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business …

The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Chamber. The MoU aims to enhance legal, institutional, and research cooperation; and to combine the capabilities of both parties to boost the legal system and contribute to the development of Dubai’s and the UAE’s legislative structure. …

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi meeting with business delegates at Essani Group platform and discussed various National level issues about Shipping and Logistics Industries. On this occasion Ozair Essani CEO Essani Group of Companies, Amin Barai Deepsea (Pvt) Ltd., Humyun Khan Business Development Manager, Seagold Pvt Ltd, Yaseen Nini CEO Nini Securities (Pvt) Ltd., M …

News Desk AJMAN: As a part of its continuous efforts to maintain the safety & security of its employees, office visitors including suppliers, contractors & strategic partners, in accordance with the best international practices and standards, Ajman Tourism Development Department received a “safeguard” certificate issued by Bureau Veritas (BV) making it the first tourism government department in the Middle East to have …

Cranfield University, one of the world’s leading academic institutions for aviation and aerospace programmes, has awarded its Distinguished Aviation Alumnus Award 2020 to Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, Adel Al Redha. Presenting the award in an online ceremony, Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University, spoke on Al Redha’s contributions to the aviation industry, his forward thinking leadership …

Sameer Shamsi, CEO e-Creatorz Pvt Ltd & Syed Nasser Wajahat General Secretary AMPAK BDF are holding Conclave Pakistan 3.0 after immense success of the first installment & second installment of the show on 27th November 2020 in Karachi. CONCLAVE PAKISTAN is an event to cater to the potential professionals of the country with the concept of Dream, Achieve & Transfer. …