News Desk DUBAI: Medical tourism sales in the UAE increased 5.5% year-over-year to reach AED 12.1 billion in 2018 with growth supported by a number of government-led initiatives and the rising number of medical tourists in the country, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Euromonitor International and Fitch …

DUBAI: Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with travellers flocking into Dubai after the summer holidays and Eid breaks. Excluding transit passengers, over 500,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 20 August until the beginning of September. Mohammed Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President, …

ABU DHABI: Al Raha Beach Hotel, a 5-star beachfront property in Abu Dhabi, is offering UAE residents savings on the incredible summer stay offer along with discounts on dining and spa treatments and complimentary access to YAS Parks. Valid until 30th September 2019, the resort is inviting guests to stay in one of the largest rooms in the capital designed …

KARACHI: In pursuance of the announcement by the Government of Sindh, a NED University campus under the name of Thar Institute of Engineering, Sciences and Technology (TIEST) is being setup in Islamkot, Tharparkar, which will start its Bachelors of Computer Science program from this year.  In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked between NED, SECMC and The Citizen …

DUBAI: Complementing a new urban outdoor lifestyle, the analog-digital G-SHOCK GA-2000 series with the new Carbon Core Guard structure has a sleeker look than the usual G-SHOCK wristwatches. Unlike any other G-SHOCK, the bands of the GA-2000 can lay completely flat with the case and are easily removable using a slide lever without special tools. The lightweight model at 64 …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently promoted five long service Bahraini staff to become Cabin Service Managers – a position that is ranked the highest amongst hospitality services in the air. The five employees have progressed throughout their career from Flight Attendants to Cabin Senior and lately to Cabin Service Managers, marking their 25-year …

DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume. The closure of one of DXB’s two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport’s capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic of 5.6% year on year. …

DUBAI: Visa (NYSE:V), the world leader in digital payments, has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai’s new Coca-Cola Arena – the region’s largest multipurpose indoor arena. The multi-year partnership presents Visa cardholders and clients with exclusive pre-sale access to world-class events and unprecedented experiences for them including backstage experiences. The partnership aligns with Coca-Cola Arena’s cashless ambition and goal of …

DUBAI: Eight prominent business leaders have been selected to mentor high-potential startups from the UAE and Africa participating in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum (GBF) Mentorship Programme. Four UAE-based mentors and four Africa-based mentors have joined the first-of-its-kind programme which aims to foster cross-border cooperation between the two startup communities and help participants expand their global …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has signed an agreement with Provantage Media Group (PMG), which specialises in commercial advertising at international airports. PMG will manage the advertising spaces at Sharjah Airport for eight years. The agreement was signed by HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah International Airport Authority, and Jacques du Preez, Founder and CEO of PMG, in …