ISLAMABAD: Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) in collaboration with Embassy of Romania organized a Conference on “Pakistan-Romania Friendship and Centennial Celebrations of Romania”, at the Islamabad Club, Islamabad. The event was organized to celebrate the 100 years of unity of Romania. Since the EU has granted the GSP Plus Status to Pakistan in 2003, it offers a good …

DUBAI: The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has revealed its successful participation at this year’s Dubai Marine Insurance Conference. The conference recently gathered decision makers, experts, and pioneers in the marine insurance, trade and shipping sectors at the Queen Elizabeth II Hotel in Port Rashid, Dubai to discuss new industry trends that are currently affecting the local and global trade …

DUBAI: On Tuesday, November 6th 2018, Cross Counter, a three year old horse hailing from the stables of Godolphin, created history by winning the 158th edition of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s biggest horse racing event – commonly referred to as the race that stops a nation. Following the race victory, Emirates SkyCargo transported the champion horse from Melbourne to Dubai …

KARACHI: Makeup and beauty guru, Mona Jamal, popularly known as Mona J of Mona J Salon, was honoured as the chief guest at a lunch arranged by ladies of Air War College, PAF Base Faisal, recently. With the theme of Royal Elegance the event featured Mona J looking absolutely stunning in an emerald green outfit, with makeup and styling done …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network recently hosted an informative seminar at the Chamber’s premises where industry experts highlighted best practices and benefits for businesses and organisations that invest in converting their existing buildings into green buildings. Participating in the seminar were Marcos Bish, Managing Director, Summertown Interiors; Fatima Al Hebshi, Sustainability Engineer, Ministry of Climate Change & Environment; Khaled Bushnaq, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates made a clean sweep this week with award wins across multiple countries – from Russia and Belgium to the UAE – a testament to the airline’s consistent delivery of industry-leading travel experiences for its diverse customer base, and its commitment to investing in innovative products that will ensure its customers fly better. Emirates was named ‘Best Airline …

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) organized a fire drill and evacuation training for its employees today (Thursday, 22nd November 2018) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The exercise was implemented to enhance the company’s emergency preparedness and reduce response time to critical situations, in accordance with global practices at international exhibition centres and conference venues. As part of …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai Marine Insurance Conference, the region’s unique event focusing on the regional and global maritime insurance sector has concluded its activities on Wednesday, with a call for establishing a GCC or even a Gulf-Asian insurance group that specializes in insurance and reinsurance operations in the maritime sector, including ships, vessels, cargo operations, transport of goods, oil …

DUBAI: Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP). The free-to-use platform forms part of Expo 2020’s commitment to create a long-lasting economic impact by supporting companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in line with its theme, ‘Connecting …

DUBAI: Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently honoured, in a first of its kind ceremony, top-performing arbitrators, law firms, and strategic partners for their outstanding performance and valuable contribution to the growth of Dubai’s international arbitration practices. During a special ceremony held at the Dubai International Financial Centre’s premises, awards were …