DUBAI: Samana Group of Companies, the Dubai-based diversified business conglomerate, yesterday vowed to tap into massive AED 122.6 billion Expo 2020 opportunity. On its 23rd anniversary held in Dubai, company said Samana Developers’ 500 residential units will have a share of accommodation needs for international tourists coming to the mega event, and 300 serviced offices at Samana’s Star Business Centres will …

DUBAI: The fourth year of the ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS:GO Asia Open 2019, Middle East Regional Qualifier consisted of 8 best teams from Middle East Region in 7 nations, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Pakistan. ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS:GO Asia Open 2019 ME Regional Qualifier was held at Exile Gaming, Dubai, UAE; organized by Calyx, and casted by …

News Desk DUBAI:  Alpen Capital (ME) Limited, Dubai, was recognized once again with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label. This is the eighth consecutive year that the organization has won the accolades for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented the award to Sameena Ahmad, Managing Director, Alpen Capital …

KARACHI: K-Electric has signed US$ 50 million loan agreements with Standard Chartered which is supported by GuarantCo to undertake upgradation of power infrastructure including the installation of theft-resistant Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) as well as smart grid solutions. The financing documents were signed at KE head office by Moonis Alvi, CEO and Rizwan Pesnani, Head of Treasury from KE; Shazad …

News Desk DUBAI: The inaugural edition of Future Food Conference was held from 25-26 September 2019 at the Address Hotel Dubai. The Conference’s main theme was centered on “Transforming Our World of Food and Beverage Manufacturing” Nourished by the top regional leaders from the Food and Beverage Manufacturing business, the forum featured Her Excellency, Mariam Al Mheiri – Minister of …

DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to South Africa, marking 10 years of service to the port city of Durban. The first Emirates flight between Durban and Dubai operated on 1, October 2009, and the airline has since carried over two million passengers on the route. “The past 10 years have been both rewarding and fulfilling – …

DUBAI: Emirates carried approximately 16 million passengers over summer, from June to August, and 75% of these customers highly rated their inflight entertainment experience -according to Emirates’ inflight survey. With an entertainment catalogue that boasts up to 4,500 channels, customers are spoilt for choice and for the first time Emirates reveals its most popular channels on board. ice, Emirates’ inflight …

DUBAI: MI CAPITAL Group, a UAE-based financial advisory, has restructured its management to become an independent business group that will allow it to focus on core businesses. MI CAPITAL Group specialises in investment banking, corporate finance, debt and equity, mergers and acquisition, alternative finance, tax consultancy and investment advisory services. “The restructuring of the company will help us to now focus …

DUBAI: Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest ever ranking. The city is the only financial centre within MEASA to appear within the top 10 rankings, placing it alongside other pivotal financial hubs such as London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.  Dubai was most recently placed …

KARACHI: The two organisations recently signed a memorandum of understanding, formalising this commitment. Specific areas of cooperation include achieving and promoting the highest professional, ethical and governance standards, upholding public interest, building tax culture and citizenship, and to support the taxation practice and profession by creating both capacity and capability. The MOU was signed by KTBA President Mohammad Rehan Siddiqui, …