News Desk DUBAI: Manfred Bräunl (55), previously Vice President Marketing at Porsche China Motors, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE (Free Zone Establishment), starting from 1 March 2019. Bräunl will lead a team of 52 professionals who support the brand’s operations across 20 countries with 21 importers and 65 Porsche facilities …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to book a short holiday getaway or visit family and friends back home within its extensive global network. UAE travellers can surprise their loved ones and book a short beach or city holiday within the destinations listed below. The offer applies to bookings made today until 14th February 2019 …

DUBAI: Ferns N Petals, a renowned online gifting website proudly announces one hour delivery of Valentine’s Day gifts in Dubai. With this new service, customers can send Valentine gifts to their loved ones in Dubai in the shortest possible time in a hassle-free manner. As the delivery time of gifts increases manifolds due to V-Day rush, their one-hour delivery service …

DUBAI: Emirates Development Bank (EDB) held a signing ceremony on February 4th in the presence of H.E. Obaid Humaid El Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs and Chairman of Emirates Development Bank, and members of the EDB Board of Directors for the launch of the new Credit Guarantee Scheme, amounting to AED 100 million in support of SMEs. The …

KARACHI: Ms Shazia Syed, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Pakistan Limited has taken over as the President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for the 2019 term. This was announced at the 159th Annual General Meeting of the OICCI held at the Chamber on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Mr. Shazad G. Dada, CEO Standard Chartered Bank of Pakistan, was …

DUBAI: Business owners and professionals in the UAE should be fully aware of local laws that apply to franchising activities and related risks before entering into franchise agreements, according to legal experts who led a workshop in Dubai which was organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with The Jorgensen Law Firm PLLC and Hoda Barakat Legal …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to drive innovation in the Middle East aviation industry by launching a new resource management system in Dubai.  The new system, which includes a leading-edge software platform and advanced analytic tools, will help the company optimise operations and efficiently manage its 20,000 employees and resources at Dubai International Airport …

By Anne Laure Malauzat, Principal at Bain & Company Middle East ABU DHABI: Global management consultancy firm Bain & Company has identified seven new trends that are set to define the future of luxury. The company, which has recently released the 17th edition of its ‘Bain & Company Luxury Study,’ has shared that the global luxury goods market demonstrated positive …

By Jameel Chahal, Sales Director, ProTenders For anyone who has ever worked in business development or sales, they will be familiar with the Bob Hooey quote, “If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitor will,” and while that may ring true, this article will focus on the prelude of how to successfully approach and engage a client …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has obtained international certification of its governance standards in accountability & monitoring, rendering them compatible with the highest international audit standards. The certificate has been awarded by the UK-based American PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC); an internal audit specialist of government entities. HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of …