CAIRO: A Cable Landing Party Agreement has been signed between PEACE Cable International Network Co., Ltd (PEACE Cable) and Cyber Internet Services Pvt Ltd (Cybernet Pakistan). This landmark agreement, signed on 16 April 2019 at Capacity North Africa in Cairo, follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties in 2018. Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) is 12,000 …

News Desk DUBAI: Only days after the official global unveil, OPPO—a leading global smartphone brand—has officially launched its newest smartphone series, Reno, in the Middle East. The company selected Dubai as the location for the premium series’ first international launch, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region to OPPO’s global brand strategy. The Reno series includes two new smartphones: OPPO …

DUBAI: A delegation of 70 businessmen from the UAE led by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) recently concluded a trade mission to Panama which aimed to explore business opportunities emerging in Latin America that can be accessed through the regional trade hub. The visiting delegation met with key stakeholders from the Panama’s public and private sectors, including …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is introducing seasonal treats to celebrate Easter on board and in select airport lounges worldwide. The Easter menu is available to customers in all cabin classes from 19 to 23 April when travelling from Dubai to destinations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Ghana and the Philippines. Emirates will also observe …

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 …