DUBAI: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) achieved one of the highest quarterly property sales in Dubai during the first quarter (January to March) of 2019 recording an increase of 53 per cent to AED 5.979 billion (US$ 1.628 billion) compared to the Q1 2018 sales of AED 3.906 billion (US$ 1.063 billion). The sales to international customers more than doubled …

DUBAI: The world’s largest group fitness business, Les Mills, have launched their famous GRIT class in The Middle East and it’s set to change the way you train! Les Mills GRIT™ Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast …

DUBAI: Citizens of the UAE who have shown indomitable spirit and determination either founding or benefiting a wealth of charities and causes, were celebrated at CITIZEN’s Better Starts Now Awards event. The Japanese watch brand launched a campaign to mark its one hundredth year of ambitious watch-making at the end of 2018.    It involved seeking out those members of the …

KARACHI: Dubuzz, previously founded as Emax Media, organized a meet and greet yesterday on May 3rd, 2019 in Karachi, for all the hosts of different Ramadan transmissions that will be aired during the blessed month. The event was graced by the striking presence of Reema Khan, who will be hosting the Ramadan transmission for Aaj News and Aaj Entertainment, produced …

DUBAI: The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has formed the “Dubai Future Council for Blockchain”, to be headed by Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai. The Council is part of the “Dubai Future Councils” initiative, launched at the beginning of 2019 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Hana Al Awadhi as Vice President HR earlier this month, overseeing dnata’s HR Business partnership at dnata Airport Operations in Dubai and accross the world. Hana started her career with Emirates in 2006 as a Human Resources Specialist in HR Business Support department, supporting Emirates Airport Services. Since …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest communication services provider, accepted the ‘Diversity and Inclusion Progressive Award’ for Benefits, Work-Life Integration and Flexibility in line with the Global Diversity and Inclusion benchmarks. The award was presented at the Annual Diversity & Inclusion Conference and Awards 2019 under the aegis of HR Metrics. On the occasion, Syed Mazhar Hussain, …

DUBAI: In recognition to the importance of labor work in achieving comprehensive and sustainable development in the UAE, Dubai South in partnership with the Dubai Dental Hospital, recently organized a Labor Day program which focused on promoting good health and wellbeing among laborers, in line with its commitment to contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event …

MUSCAT: In an advanced step towards establishing Oman’s leadership on the global tourism map, the Oman Ministry of Tourism has signed a series of strategic partnerships with a number of leading names in the world of tourism and travel, amidst remarkable interest in the competitive tourism elements that make the Sultanate an attractive regional and international tourist destination. This came at …

KARACHI: After the successful showcase of Isfahan at PSFW 2019 to much acclaim, multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya has launched their Eid Collection for 2019, Alef. This Eid season, Alef combines Sania Maskatiya’s signature compositions of cut, colour, and embellishment from her most popular pret, luxury pret and formal collections since the brand’s inception. An expansive premier line, the …