DUBAI: The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has formed the “Dubai Future Council for Blockchain”, to be headed by Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai. The Council is part of the “Dubai Future Councils” initiative, launched at the beginning of 2019 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Hana Al Awadhi as Vice President HR earlier this month, overseeing dnata’s HR Business partnership at dnata Airport Operations in Dubai and accross the world. Hana started her career with Emirates in 2006 as a Human Resources Specialist in HR Business Support department, supporting Emirates Airport Services. Since …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest communication services provider, accepted the ‘Diversity and Inclusion Progressive Award’ for Benefits, Work-Life Integration and Flexibility in line with the Global Diversity and Inclusion benchmarks. The award was presented at the Annual Diversity & Inclusion Conference and Awards 2019 under the aegis of HR Metrics. On the occasion, Syed Mazhar Hussain, …

DUBAI: In recognition to the importance of labor work in achieving comprehensive and sustainable development in the UAE, Dubai South in partnership with the Dubai Dental Hospital, recently organized a Labor Day program which focused on promoting good health and wellbeing among laborers, in line with its commitment to contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event …

MUSCAT: In an advanced step towards establishing Oman’s leadership on the global tourism map, the Oman Ministry of Tourism has signed a series of strategic partnerships with a number of leading names in the world of tourism and travel, amidst remarkable interest in the competitive tourism elements that make the Sultanate an attractive regional and international tourist destination. This came at …

KARACHI: After the successful showcase of Isfahan at PSFW 2019 to much acclaim, multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya has launched their Eid Collection for 2019, Alef. This Eid season, Alef combines Sania Maskatiya’s signature compositions of cut, colour, and embellishment from her most popular pret, luxury pret and formal collections since the brand’s inception. An expansive premier line, the …

MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – today celebrated the International Labour Day with a staff appreciation ceremony that was held at the airline’s headquarters in Muharraq, Bahrain. The event included opening remarks by the airline’s executive management and concluded with rewarding more than 40 employees for their distinguished work and exceptional performance during …

DUBAI: It’s that time of the year again at BurJuman. Roll up your sleeves and dust off your wallets, the 3-day super sale is back with some great bargains to be had! Are you looking at revamping your home for the Summer or updating your wardrobe? Perhaps a new TV or  some stylish luggage for your Eid break? Well, you’re …

DUBAI: Avivo Group’s New National Medical Centre (NNMC), which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, has set a record of exponential growth from seeing a handful of patients per day to more than 300 patients per day in two decades. “Over the period of two decades, the NNMC has been built on the tradition of combining high-quality patient care, at an …

ABU DHABI: Dammam Airports Company (DACO), successfully concluded its participation at this year’s edition of the Airport Show 2019, a leading global event in the field of building and equipping airports, which was held from April 29, 2019 to May 1, 2019 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. During their presence at the show, which is being held …