By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Award-winning jewellery retailer, Pure Gold Jewellers, has opened seven new concept stores in the UAE, Kuwait and Oman, providing an uptick in positive sentiment to the regional jewellery retail sector and an impetus to the brand’s long-term growth strategy. The new stores are located in the UAE at Al Ain Mall, World Trade Centre and Yas Mall …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo (fifth from left), Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), Mrs. Phakkhra Ruangsiradecho (sixth from left), THAI Executive Vice President, Aviation Business Unit, Flight Lieutenant Pratana Patanasiri (seventh from left), THAI Vice President, Aviation Safety, Security and Standards, received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IATA Safety Audit for …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Government of Ras Al Khaimah today completed a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deal with India’s Shree Cement. The agreement completes the acquisition of the Emirate’s Union Cement Company (UCC) by Shree Cement exactly six months to the day after the initial deal announcement was made (11 January 2018). The transaction was managed on behalf of the …

DUBAI: Travellers who are yet to decide on summer plans can take advantage of attractive holiday packages to Dubai by simply flying with Emirates. Upon booking, passengers can avail exclusive rates at world-class hotels, enjoy outstanding entertainment and experience theme parks across Dubai, including tickets to some of the city’s world-class shows and attractions*. Customers can experience Dubai starting at …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground handling company operating at …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) inks a strategic agreement with Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) for theprovision of Cloud Based Services. The agreement was signed by Adil Rashid, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL and Shaukat Ali, CTO, PSEB. Dr. Daniel Ritz, President & CEO, PTCL, Syed Raza Shah, Member IT, Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) and Syed Ali Abbas …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that the number of international delegations it hosted during the first half of this year increased by 106% over the same period last year. The chamber, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business community, announced that it received 721 visiting delegations, compared to 350 for the same period last year. Dubai …

DUBAI: Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, is pleased to announce its successful participation in the 2018 Dubai Tourism China Roadshow. The team of Golden Sands Hotel Apartment visited the cities of Shanghai, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou and Hong Kong where they met with tour operators and …

BEIJING: His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Group CEO, held a series of meetings with Chinese oil, gas, refining and petrochemical industry leaders, focused on expanding and deepening investment and partnership opportunities across ADNOC’s integrated Upstream and Downstream value chain, during a visit to Beijing. H.E. Dr. Al …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives this October. Flights to the Maldives with Oman Air will recommence for the 2018-19 winter season from 28 October 2018. The service will be operated by the new Boeing 737 aircraft. Oman Air flights from Muscat to Maldives …