DUBAI: RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) revealed that ‘In Safe Hands’ service had been very popular in 2018, lifting about 19 thousand passengers in 11 thousand trips. The service, which has been launched in 2011, is part of a package of DTC services offered to clients with the aim of making them feel confident, safe and happy with the taxi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Start the New Year by exploring new cultures, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a city break in popular destinations across Emirates’ extensive network. Fulfil your 2019 dreams of a city break in New York or visit family in Cairo by booking tickets starting today until 22 January 2019 for travel from 10 January until 30 …

DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 6.9 million customers in November 2018, bringing the hub’s year to date traffic to 81.4 million passengers. Key facts and figures Customers served: 6,897,169 in November (-0.8%) taking DXB’s year to date numbers to 81,426,428 (+1.3%). Baggage volumes: 5.8 million bags (+2.3%) passed through the airport’s 175 km long baggage system during October. Waiting Times: …

DUBAI: Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has launched a rigorous sustainability campaign, The Pearl Pledge, to conserve water and marine resources. With active engagement across all stakeholder groups, The Pearl Pledge aims to promote the awareness of protecting and conserving the oceans, …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today revealed its business plans for 2019 to internal and external stakeholders during its commercial conference held in Manama, Bahrain, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its position as a national asset to the economic growth of the Kingdom. The conference was held in the Wyndham Grand …

DUBAI: A new photo exhibition entitled “Zayed and Rashid: Inspiring Visionaries” featuring historical photographs of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum saw its official opening today at Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s head office. The exhibition features a collection of rare and unique photographs of the two leaders taken by …

DUBAI: Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region has announced the launch of a new VAT-based enhanced loan solution for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers. The new loan program makes it easier for SMEs to apply for financing by providing copies of their VAT (Value Added Tax) returns filed with the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority to serve as validation …

KARACHI: ‘Great Wall’ is the latest eatery to enter Karachi’s vibrant and fast evolving fine dining sector and by now is the only one offering authentic cuisines of Szechuanese and Cantonese origin. ‘Great Wall’ opened its doors for public on 24th December 2018 at Karachi’s emerging food street i.e. Shaheed-e-Millat Road which is now home to some of the trendiest …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Newly elected President, Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Daroo Khan Achakzai and President Dawood Global Foundation Tara Uzra Dawood inaugurated fabulous outlet of WalkEaze in Luckyone Mall. The store is full of accessories to make your travel and walk easy. WalkEaze aims to give you more comfort in your life and offer a …

ABU DHABI: Emircom, one of the UAE’s leading systems integrators, announced that it recently received major accolades during the Cisco Partner Summit 2018 for its leading innovative efforts as a technology vendor which resulted in adding significant value to customers in the Middle East. Mohammad Abou Zaki, CEO of Emircom and Mohammad Shakeer, General Manager of Emircom in Saudi Arabia, …