News Desk KARACHI: Danish Hanif, Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has expressed frustration over non-provision of relief on imported raw materials of textile industry and SMEs in Budget 2020-21 and opposing the imposition of further regulatory duty @ 2.5%, termed the move as disastrous for the textile sector and SMEs. In an appeal to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman PYMA has …

RIGA: Last week the number of new reservations made for airBaltic flights to and from the Baltic capitals has grown 54%. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic: “It is our main aim to connect the Baltics to the world, and we are glad to resume flights to major European business hubs as well as popular leisure getaways. We are here to continue providing the best …

News Desk DUBAI: Mai Dubai, a leading bottled water company in the UAE that is fully owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), earned this year the three-star Superior Taste Award, the highest rating given by Brussels-based International Taste Institute, the world leader in the evaluation and certification of consumer food & beverages by professional chefs and sommeliers. The …

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates- Effective 24 June, Etihad Airways will recommence flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece. The twice-weekly schedule will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The flights will connect guests travelling to and from Athens with key destinations in Asia and Australia via Abu Dhabi. The addition of Athens increases …

News Desk DUBAI: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a need for young talent to develop and enhance their skill sets as they prepare for a new job market in a post-Covid-19 world, according to experts who spoke on the topic during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, entitled Unlock the Potential of Young …

News Desk DUBAI: Smart Dubai announced it has onboarded a new partner in the joint Retail Sector Data Project, launched in late 2019 in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy) and other semi-government and private entities. The project outlines a clear vision to decision makers about the changing consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns of citizens and residents …

News Desk DUBAI: Landlords, tenants and business owners dealing with the impact of Covid 19 should be informed about their financial obligations under new and existing contracts, according to legal experts speaking at a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Covid-19 and Commercial Leases in the UAE, was attended by 288 participants representing …

News Desk DUBAI: marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, further enhanced its offering to help Dubai passengers enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey. In addition to its popular Airport Meet & Greet and Chauffeur Services, marhaba also provides innovative Home Check-in and Baggage Disinfection Services, enabling travellers to safely and quickly complete the flight check-in process …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Injazat, the UAE-based leader in digital transformation and a Mubadala-owned company, and Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s Tech Startup ecosystem, have formed a new partnership to support the commercial development of local startups and to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies by large enterprises in the UAE. Under the agreement, Injazat will act as a technology enabler and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently organised a webinar examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the arbitration landscape and practical solutions for ensuring the efficiency of dispute resolution. The virtual workshop, entitled Covid-19: Impact on Arbitration: Between Challenges and Practicalities, was joined by 200 participants, …