KUALA LUMPUR: The world’s largest halal trade show – Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) – is set to boost the promotion of Malaysia as an epicenter for the world’s halal industry. The dedicated halal trade fair organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), will showcase high-quality halal products and services from around the world in Kuala Lumpur and will …

DUBAI: The future of a nation depends on its young citizens. AMSI schools launch Model Federal National Council (MFNC) – a first of its kind platform in the UAE that aims to develop a new generation of Emirati students who could positively contribute to the future of the UAE.  The formation of MFNC was inspired by the ‘Year of Zayed’ …

DUBAI: Emirates has launched a pan-African brand advertising campaign that celebrates the talent and achievements of young Africans, taking the message of ‘New Africa’ to the world. The campaign also features an original music video produced by Kenyan musician and DJ Blinky Bill, inspired by contemporary African electronic club music. Paying tribute to a new generation of African disrupters who …

By Rafiq Vayani BRUSSELS: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to increase its global footprint and launches operations in Belgium by opening a new cargo centre at Brussels Airport. dnata’s expansion into the Belgian capital represents an investment of EUR 8 million and creates up to 100 local jobs with the company. dnata’s new facility, which …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Wayne State University (WSU) commemorated the expansion of their Transfer Student Program agreement in a signing ceremony between AURAK President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and Wayne State Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Keith Whitfield. AURAK, an independent, public, state-owned, non-profit, coeducational institution offering …

DUBAI: Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company announced that GISEC attendees will be introduced to Mimecast’s newly unveiled Threat Centre, with a presentation by Marc French, Senior Vice President and Chief Trust Officer. The Threat Centre is a group of hands-on, cybersecurity experts focused on providing threat intelligence that helps organisations convert threat information into value …

DUBAI: Several major deals were closed by the key participating players in the first two days of Dubai Property Festival (DPF), including Danube, Azizi Developments, Tiger Properties, Ajmal Makan – Sharjah Waterfront City, and GJ Real Estate in Ajman. One of the key highlights of the show this year is Dubai Police’s participation. A spokesperson from the organisation stated that …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution, Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) has joined hands with TOTAL PARCO Pakistan to provide Easypaisa services and fuel payment solutions at all TOTAL PARCO fueling stations located throughout Pakistan. This service will allow Easypaisa customers to conveniently pay for fuel through QR/Till numbers at TOTAL PARCO stations. In the second phase these fuel stations will be …

DUBAI: Emirates anticipates high passenger traffic this spring break weekend with visitors travelling to and from Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th March with more than 42,000 passengers travelling abroad. Customers are reminded to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure to avoid any delays. Peak travel …

DUBAI: More than 63% of the 89 million passengers who passed through Dubai airport in 2018 were in transit with just 8% of these passengers leaving the airport to explore the emirate, according to the latest Colliers International data published by Reed Travel Exhibitions ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre between …