DUBAI: Dubai World Central (DWC) welcomed a total of 900,000 passengers in 2018 (-0.5%) following a surge in customer numbers in Q3 (+26.1%) and moderate growth in Q4 (+3%) last year, thanks to the launch of new services from scheduled and charter carriers during the second half of the year. Top destinations The top regions contributing to growth in traffic …

DUBAI: A major contract to complete 29,000 sqm of public spaces at Expo 2020 Dubai – worth AED 169 million – has been awarded to a UAE-based contractor, reinforcing the World Expo’s commitment to support Emirati companies and create a long-term positive impact on the country’s economy. Arabtec Construction has secured the contract, which includes a 5,000 sqm water feature, restaurants, utilities and …

KUWAIT CITY: Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel has won 8 awards in the Hospitality Salon Culinaire competition held during the 8th edition of Horeca Kuwait 2019 exhibition from 14th -16th January 2019. The contest among Kuwait’s leading hotel and restaurant chefs lasted for three days and included a variety of activities such as live cooking competitions that ranged from appetizers, desserts, hot and cold beverage …

DUBAI: Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides has confirmed Barceló Hotel Group as the new operator of its five-star DUKES Dubai, located on the west trunk of Palm Jumeirah. The hotel will be rebranded DUKES Dubai – A Royal Hideaway Hotel and will become the first property in the region under the Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts …

DUBAI: Leading companies in the UAE have announced new partnerships with several startups that were selected as part of the third cycle of Dubai Startup Hub’s Market Access programme. During a ceremony held recently at Dubai Chamber’s premises, Emirates Post Group announced its intention to work with Safe Driving Network on a pilot project testing the startup’s Drivers Network solution …

DUBAI: WTS Global, a global network of specialised non-audit tax firms with representation in over 100 countries, for the first time convened its board meeting in Dubai recently with the aim to further strengthen its presence in the Middle East and Africa. One of the board resolutions amongst others was to further continue on the path to becoming the “pre-eminent …

LONDON: The CEOs of oneworld® member airlines on Friday, 1st February met in London to unveil a radical transformation of the global alliance as it marks the 20th anniversary of its launch. The moves are designed to increase the value that oneworld delivers to customers and to its member airlines into its third decade, while reflecting the substantial changes in the marketplace …

DUBAI: WTS Dhruva Consultants, a boutique advisory and FTA registered Tax Agent with presence in UAE, KSA and Bahrain, conducted a seminar recently on Value-Added Tax (VAT) for the representatives of healthcare service providers based in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). At the seminar, WTS Dhruva Consultants also launched a comprehensive VAT guide for companies operating in the healthcare sector in …

DUBAI: The internationally renowned Brazilian fragrance brand O Boticário is set to foray into the Gulf region’s largest beauty market Saudi Arabia along with its Dubai-based partner Millennial Capital Ltd. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with Saudi Arabia’s Al Malki Group (AMG). Established in 1952, Al Malki Group is one of the preferred retail …

News Desk DUBAI: Now there is no need to worry about medical bills as the Avivo Group, one of the fastest growing healthcare service providers in the GCC, has introduced an easy payment plan in the UAE with zero per cent interest rate for those who are in need of financial support with the upfront lump sum payment for medical …