DUBAI: Mercedes-Benz is offering its customers to become part of an intelligently connected world with the introduction of ‘Mercedes me connect’ to the region. The innovative services allow customers to connect with their vehicle anytime and anywhere and control certain functionalities, via the Mercedes me portal (https://me.mercedes-benz.com) and the Mercedes me App, enabling them to keep in touch with their …

SHARJAH: NMC healthcare has announced the opening of a new multi-specialty Medical Centre in Al Rolla, Sharjah. The new 22,000 sq. ft. NMC Medical Centre will provide specialised medical services to the residents of Sharjah. The state-of-the-art facility has 23 doctors practicing 18 different specialities including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Dermatology, Psychiatry and Child Guidance. …

ABU DHABI: The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) revealed that Brazil imported goods worth USD 7.6 billion from the Arab World in 2018, recording a Year-on-Year growth of 18 per cent in imports from USD 6.4 billion in 2017. This amounts to 17.6 billion kg of goods in terms of volume. Exports to Brazil from the UAE climbed to USD …

News Desk DUBAI: With over a million cases being reported, diabetes is a becoming a serious health issue in the United Arab Emirates – lifestyle and junk food being the main cause of this disease. Avivo Group’s New National Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi hosted a painting competition ‘Spread the Blue’ – for school children as part of its initiative …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that world-renowned inspirational speaker, leadership expert and best-selling author Tommy Spaulding will headline the closing ceremony for the 10th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. The prestigious ceremony, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …

ABU DHABI: IBTM Arabia, part of IBTM’s global portfolio of meetings and events industry trade shows and the most established event of its kind in the MENA MICE industry, has announced the first details of the Knowledge Programme for its 2019 event, which will take place at Jumeirah Etihad Towers from 25-27 March. New this year is a ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’ – …

KARACHI: High level Malaysian delegation headed by the Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar bin Mohd Akin, Deputy Minister of Primary Industries in Malaysia along-with the Secretary General of Malaysian Palm Oil Ministry and other high profile officials from Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) visited Karachi to attend the Pakistan Edible Oil Conference which is being …

KARACHI: Beyond Beautiful is ready and set to bring a change in the beauty industry of Pakistan with its movement, “Beyond Beautiful”. The purpose of this movement is to enforce that beauty isn’t dependent on age, skin tone, body shape and the other stereotypical standards set by the society. Expected to be held from 26 to 27, Beyond Beautiful will …

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) Board of Directors today elected Ikram Sehgal as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors with immediate effect. Ikram Sehgal succeeds Tayyab Tareen who resigned from the role today. The Board expressed its fullest appreciation to Tareen for his constructive leadership and contribution to the company’s successful turnaround. Outgoing Chairman, Tayyab Tareen, has served KE in …

DUBAI: McLaren Automotive yesterday releases first images and details of the third new model in its £1.2bn Track25 business plan – the McLaren 600LT Spider. The fifth car to carry the Longtail name, the new convertible fully embodies McLaren Longtail philosophy of increased power, reduced weight, optimised aerodynamics, track-focused dynamics and limited availability. In addition, it brings a new dimension …