DUBAI: Dubai Entrepreneur Council, operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, recently visited Noon.com’s headquarters in Dubai to learn about the e-commerce company’s activities and efforts to support entrepreneurs and SMEs in the emirate. The delegation, headed by Saif Ali Al Shafar, Chairman of Dubai Entrepreneur Council, and council members Fahad Al Bannai, Hadi Al Abbas …

DUBAI: Employees of Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, recently visited Thukher Social Club, a specially dedicated day-care centre for elderly Emiratis operated by the Community Development Authority (CDA). Representatives of the bank presented gifts to the elderly at Thukher Social Club and spent the day interacting and playing with them in a wide range …

DUBAI: Professional Communication Corporation – Nedaa, Dubai Government secure networks provider, and Safe-Net Forum, a south Korean based non-profit organization maintaining the fairness and transparency of the government’s policies related to the nationwide construction of Public Safety networks; recently signed a MoU in the presence of H.E. Mansoor BuOsaiba, Nedaa’s Chief Executive Officer and Daehyoung HONG, Chair of Safe-Net Forum to …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2019-20 financial year. Group revenue was AED 53.3 billion (US$ 14.5 billion) for the first six months of 2019-20, down 2% from AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) during the same period last year. This slight revenue decline was mainly due to planned capacity reductions during the 45-day Southern Runway closure …

News Desk KARACHI/DUBAI: Emirates has announced special fares across its global route network to inspire and encourage Pakistani travellers to explore new destinations and revisit their favourite cities. The special fares are available for bookingtill 18 November 2019, for travel between 12November 2019 and 30 September 2020. Passengers can enjoy competitive fares to destinations across the Emirates network of over …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes at its state-of-the-art cargo facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). The accreditation complements dnata’s existing CEIV Pharma certification at Dubai International (DXB), demonstrating the company’s ability to …

DUBAI: One of the most innovative pizza companies on the planet and Expo 2020 Dubai have joined forces, with Domino’s named as Official Pizza Provider for the World’s Greatest Show. Millions of visitors seeking a great value meal will find several outlets of Domino’s across the Expo 2020 site in Dubai South, each serving handcrafted pizzas, as well as a …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to explore the charming cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan this winter. Embark on a new adventure and discover the country’s rich culture, exquisite culinary scene and breath-taking nature. UAE nationals can also enjoy visa-free entry into Japan for leisure and business purposes. Economy Class and Business Class passengers …

DUBAI: HE Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, and his team visited Emirates Group Security (EGS) facilities in DAFZA and the Transguard Group. The visit emphasised the close cooperation and the trust authorities place in EGS’ ability in preventing crime, and offering better security services, border enforcement and aviation security. The VIP delegation …

News Desk DUBAI: The 2019 edition of the Islamic Banking Index by Emirates Islamic™ demonstrates significant progress made by the Islamic banking sector across parameters, with Islamic banking penetration reaching its highest level since the inception of the Index five years ago. The Islamic Banking Index by Emirates Islamic™ is a benchmark survey revealing the progress, penetration and perception of …