DUBAI: When EXPO 2020 opens its doors in Dubai in a year and a half, the world’s first ropeless elevator for skyscrapers will feature prominently. The innovative and pioneering system from thyssenkrupp Elevator was selected as one of the lighthouse projects to be presented in the German Pavilion, called CAMPUS GERMANY, by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and …

DUBAI: The UAE’s ambitious waste diversion goals can be achieved if more businesses make waste management a top priority within their organisations and adopt best international practices industry experts explained during a workshop recently hosted at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The workshop, organised by member companies of the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network’s Task Force on Waste Management, called …

DUBAI: For the first time in the UAE, Emirates Holidays is offering travelers the ability to lock-in discounted prices in July on their next holiday package for a small deposit at the time of booking. The promotion is valid for booking until 31 July 2019 for outbound travel between 1 September and 30 November 2019. Customers traveling from the UAE …

DUBAI: The search is on at DXB this July for the toy that thinks it is trash, and if found could be the key to winning a magical family trip to Paris. Dotted around the world’s busiest international airport are “Forky’s”, and to be in with a chance of winning an amazing family holiday, DXB wants customers to #FindForkyDXB and …

NEW YORK: British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco, the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its First and Club lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 7. The new contemporary lounge is spread across 665 square metres with fantastic views of the runway, thanks to floor …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA), is the only representative body of restaurants and caterers in Pakistan. It is licensed by Directorate General Trade Organization (DGTO), Ministry of Commerce and Government of Pakistan. They hosted an all-exclusive press conference at the Lal Qila restaurant, announcing the APRA Awards will recognize and reward the best performing restaurants in …

DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched the region’s first ‘People of Determination Advisory Panel’, in a move to ensure its customer offering is inclusive for all members of the UAE community, and in line with the UAE government’s efforts to empower and protect the rights of …

News Desk RIYADH/DUBAI: Professional service firm Ernst & Young will serve as the official consulting partner for the Saudi Emerging Technologies Forum to be held in Riyadh, KSA from 11-13th of November, later this year. Billed as the largest R&D event in the region focused on the disruptive technologies of what has been labelled the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Saudi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region has launched Scholar Plus Loan, a program for families seeking financial assistance for university education, either in the UAE or overseas. In line with the bank‘s commitment to developing the UAE’s human capital and making higher education more affordable for its customers, the Scholar Plus Loan …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced the launch of a new website that delivers key insights into the burgeoning markets of Africa. Titled ‘Africa Gateway,’ the online portal acts as a rich knowledge resource designed to equip users with essential information on the most promising countries in the continent to do business, with statistics, strengths …