News Desk DUBAI: Emirates announced today its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN), via Singapore (SIN), from 9 April 2020. Emirates’ flight to Penang will be a linked service with Singapore, allowing passengers to travel easily between the two cities while enjoying the airline’s award-winning service. Penang will become Emirates’ second …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, continues moving forward in keeping Bahrainization at the core of its recruitment strategy by welcoming a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training programme. With this recruitment Gulf Air has reached 90% Bahrainization in the position of aircraft maintenance …

DUBAI: Mall of the Emirates is bringing good luck and prosperity to the community until Saturday,1 February as it hosts an authentic Chinese New Year celebration complete with rewards, honoured Chinese traditions, and magnificent entertainment. In the spirit of good fortune, the mall is offering several generous opportunities to win prizes. Celebrating the lucky numbers this Chinese New Year, AED …

News Desk DUBAI: Following the vision of the Dubai Blockchain Strategy 2020, announced in October 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, Smart Dubai has delivered on its promise of building a thriving Blockchain ecosystem in the city and establishing Dubai as the world …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Soul Food Fest Karachi hosted by Active Media and Foodies R US inaugurated at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Park, Clifton Karachi by Provincial Minister Nasir Hussain Shah. Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shalwani, Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Saif-ur-Rehman, Soul Food Festival CEO Saad Khan and General Manager G. M. Owais Syed were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the …

DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the fifth cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, which is open to startups offering solutions related to the Expo 2020 Dubai subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. A launch ceremony, held today at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber officials, previous competition winners …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recorded a 7% increase in its total net profit, making a total of AED 545.5 million in 2019,in comparison to the AED510.4 million recorded in 2018. The balance sheet reflects the Bank’s strong performance and sound financial position, with total assets reaching AED 46.4 billion at the end of 2019, 3.7% increase in comparison to …

KARACHI: The first leg of the annual Jazz Golf Tournament teed-off in Karachi at the DHA Golf Club. The one-day event saw participation of distinguished Jazz Business customers and the company’s top management. The event kicked off early morning and concluded mid-afternoon followed by a prize-giving ceremony. To show its customers and employees that it truly values them, Jazz organizes the …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will serve passengers with special desserts to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday, 25 January 2020. International Flights: Special desserts will be served during lunch and dinner on all flights departing from Bangkok to Singapore (except TG403), Hong Kong (except TG600), Xiamen, Kunming, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Taipei (except TG632 and …

News Desk LAHORE: METRO Pakistan Ltd in collaboration with Star Farm inaugurated the Star Farm Academy at its Canal Store Lahore, with the vision of “Enhancing Skills for Better Tomorrow”. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the senior management of both, METRO Pakistan and the Star Farm Pakistan. Star Farm Academy aims to enhance skills of youth who are seeking support in …