DUBAI: One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascot family for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s greatest inventors. The chatty …

DUBAI: As the leading Security company in the country, it was fitting that Transguard Group showcased the most talked-about innovations and applications of technology during this week’s AVSEC Global symposium, which was held from September 22 to 24th at the JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai. “AVSEC Global brings together aviation security leaders from across the world under one roof to discuss …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut a range of immersive experiences for mallgoers including a newly relocated and refreshed Emirates A380 Experience, sponsorship of Kidzania with aviation inspired elements, and new Emirates Official Store retail spots across three locations in Dubai Mall. Emirates is joining up with Emaar and enhancing its presence at …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, recently conducted a free medical camp for its employees aimed at giving importance of their health and motivating them to take apt medical care. The employees were given lectures by doctors from Grand Infinity Medical Centre on preventive measures and how to …

DUBAI: Emirates Islamic is the first Islamic bank in the UAE offering visitors to the country the option to carry out dynamic currency conversion of their cash withdrawals when using their Visa card at any Emirates Islamic ATM across the country. The initiative follows a successful pilot by Emirates NBD Group in partnership with Network International, the leading enabler of …

KARACHI: To celebrate of the vibrant Brazilian culture, Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi and EIGHTEEN are going to host a three-day Brazilian Soul, Food and Music Festival in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil. The festival will kick off at the hotel on 26th September 2019 and will attract food and music enthusiasts in Karachi. The Brazilian Guest Chef Kiki Ferrari, accompanied …

LOS ANGELES: dnata,one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its catering operations in the United States. The company has opened two new, state-of-the-art facilities at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and now offers quality catering services from six airports in the country. dnata’s catering operations in the two cities are …

DUBAI: Canon, a provider of imaging technologies and services, has partnered with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for the second consecutive year to support its celebrations of the milestone 10 Year Anniversary of the Dubai Metro, which ran for a ten-day period from 9 September 2019. To mark the occasion, Canon ran a series of promoter activations from Dubai Mall …

News Desk PESHAWAR: ​Careem  Pakistan and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have signed an MoU to onboard Peshawar Rescue 1122 services on the Careem platform, optimizing the dispatching process and enabling Careem customers to book ambulance and fire brigade services through the app. The MoU signing took place at the CM Secretariat in Peshawar and was attended by senior …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently held a workshop at its premises which examined key issues of the UAE Labour Law and provided an overview of existing requirements and policies of the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The workshop, organised in cooperation with Clyde & Co. LLP, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, lawyers and legal …