DUBAI: The Emirates Group and GE Aviation have officially kicked off GE’s Leadership Development Programme for 28 UAE National employees at the Emirates Group. The commencement of the programme follows on from the MOU signed between both organisations at the Dubai Airshow 2019, and since then qualifying Emirati employees have gone through a rigorous selection process to identify the first …

DUBAI: Hala, the joint venture between the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem that offers an innovative way to get around Dubai by enabling customers to book a Dubai Taxi on the Careem app, has partnered with Etisalat, the leading telecom operator in the UAE, to offer its Captains (taxi drivers) a generous data bundle and international minutes package, making it …

News Desk KIGALI, Rwanda: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the Africa Tech Summit 2020 in Kigali, Rwanda, where the organisation launched the second cycle of its GBF Mentorship Programme, which pairs innovative UAE and African startups with mentors who can provide them with valuable expertise, support and guidance. Over 250 participants visited Dubai Chamber’s stand at …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, announced today its financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2019, reflecting a record year of profitability and continued growth. Air Arabia reported a track record net profit of AED 1 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2019, an increase of 80 per cent compared to …

News Desk DUBAI: Valera, award-winning Swiss hair specialists announced the launch of their latest digital hair dryer – ePower 2020, which will be sold exclusively by The New Store (TNS). The ePower 2020 is the latest generation of Valera’s digital motor technology- weighing just 475 gms; the hair dryer is extremely powerful, long-lasting and energy efficient. The new designis engineered …

News Desk DUBAI: Etisalat has demonstrated yet again its 5G technological prowess, this time through an adrenaline-pumping freefall from 15,000 feet. Red Bull skydiver Dani Roman jumps off a plane on a mission: Can 5G download 4GB in time to open a parachute? On an average, skydivers need to deploy their parachute after 30 seconds from 15,000 feet. “Will Etisalat 5G be …

DUBAI: Close to 250 students from 8 schools may be one step closer to answering the question on everyone’s mind – “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group – Emirates welcomed students to the Emirates Group Headquarters …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The first official Expo 2020 Dubai retail store is now open, offering an array of event-branded gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia, including the hugely popular Expo wristbands, camel soap and apparel made from plastic recycled in the UAE. Featuring appearances from Expo 2020’s mascots and with a number of events planned over the coming months, the dedicated …

DUBAI: The UAE-Ethiopia Business Advisory Council recently held a meeting in Addis Ababa where it outlined plans to ease the investment process for UAE companies operating in Ethiopia and remove existing barriers to bilateral trade. The council, led by the UAE Embassy in Addis Ababa and supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was established in 2018 as a …

KUALA LUMPUR: Official meeting of Dawood Global Foundation – LADIESFUND President Tara Uzra Dawood with Pakistan High Commissioner to Malaysia Amna Baloch at the Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, to discuss women economic empowerment, trade and mentorship. Ms. Dawood also met with Pakistan Deputy Head of Mission in Malaysia Atif Sharif Mian, President of the Malaysian-Pakistan Women’s Business Forum …