DUBAI: MDS Computers Technical Systems (MDS CTS), Apple Solution Expert (ASE) for Education in the UAE, has been the fulcrum of change in the UAE’s education sector by successfully deploying Apple’s products to transform teaching and learning. Currently, the company is working with over 100 educational institutes and training centres with five of these schools being recognised as Apple Distinguished …

ABU DHABI: Shoppers at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall will be treated a whole new spring shopping season with the first edition of Retail Abu Dhabi (RAD) Spring Sales 2019.  An initiative of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, RAD Spring Sales will be held from 15th to 30th April 2019. RAD Spring Sales 2019 is the perfect …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and the Best Bank in Pakistan, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Regal Automobile Industries Limited to provide exclusive Shariah-compliant financing solutions and value-added services to its customers.  Mr. Arshad Majeed – Group Head Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank signed the MoU with Mr. Sohail Usman, Chairman, Regal Automobile Industries Limited – …

DUBAI: The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai has announced the launch of the first edition of “Ramadan Dubai” under the theme Ramadan Dubai is Compassion and Coexistence. The event seeks to spread the values of Islam and the spirit of tolerance among citizens and residents of different communities through the promotion of tolerance and peaceful coexistence …

DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), announced details of the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The award encourages research centres, individuals, and …

DUBAI: Looking for a weekend staycation, long-haul getaway or the perfect Eid break on a budget? Visit the first ever ATM Holiday Shopper where hundreds of exclusive travel and tourism deals will be on offer for one day only. “Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday 27th April – the day before the official opening of Arabian Travel …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University, will return to the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) as a key participant from 17 to 19 April 2019. The exhibition will take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai. . Amongst the range of student offerings that the University will showcase at the event, is a new six-month …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In a cultural milestone for the UAE, Expo 2020 Dubai has commissioned the nation’s first opera. Combining Emirati and global talent, Al Wasl will span thousands of years, bringing to life the UAE’s rich heritage and sharing its innovative spirit with the world. Award-winning composer Mohammed Fairouz and author and librettist Maha Gargash, both UAE nationals, will provide …

DUBAI: For a limited time, travellers from the UAE can book on Emirates to enjoy and explore a myriad of global destinations this summer. Plan an exciting adventure in Africa or discover the colourful streets across Asia. Travellers can also take advantage and fly back home to European, North American and middle Eastern destinations to spend a memorable summer with …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Africa World Airlines (AWA), the Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra, have announced a one-way interline agreement whereby Emirates customers can connect onto selected routes of Africa World Airlines’ network, opening up new African destinations for Emirates customers from May 2019. “The agreement between Emirates and Africa World Airlines underpins our commitment to …