DUBAI: Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), the global association leading the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) community, successfully concluded the 2018 BICSI MEA ACE Summit and Masterclass. The events were held on 16 October at the Fairmont Dubai in conjunction with BICSI’s participation in GITEX Technology Week More than 200 delegates, including Architects, Consultants & Engineers …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: A specially-choreographed show at The Dubai Fountain and a stunning three-minute projection on Burj Khalifa formed the climax of festivities on Saturday as Expo 2020 Dubai passed its two-years-to-go landmark. The milestone moment in the countdown to the biggest event to ever be held in the Arab world attracted thousands of people to a free public celebration …

LONDON: As part of its continued commitment to put customers at the heart of its business, British Airways has recently announced a multi-million pounds investment in training for its staff at Heathrow – beginning with its customer service hosts at its flagship home, Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Investment in customer service training The investment is part of the airline’s plan to …

DUBAI: Elm, a leading provider of innovative digital solutions owned by the Public Investment Fund, has concluded its successful participation in GITEX Technology Week 2018 amid wide acclaim for its innovative electronic services, followed by several international agreements and memorandum of understanding in Dubai. Elm’s stand at the event welcomed the visit of key decision-makers, government officials, as well as …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) formally launched its ‘Abu Dhabi Government Digital Payment platform’ (ADPay) at GITEX Technology Week 2018, which was recently held in Dubai. Launched in collaboration with the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the platform is a testament to the ADSSSA’s support for the Abu Dhabi Digital Transformation Program’s effort to …

ABU DHABI: The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018, hosted and organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), continued to attract an increasing number of visitors for the third day in a row with local, regional and international visitors as well as leisure marine industry professionals, stakeholders and families arriving at ADNEC marina to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Supported by a host of top-tier UAE-based companies and institutions as sponsors, the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) 2018 is expected to gather 3,000 key stakeholders and decision makers from around the world for the fourth edition of the summit on October 30-31 in Dubai. Dubai Islamic Bank has been announced as Headline Sponsor for GIES …

DUBAI: Smart Dubai, the government department which has a mandate to make Dubai the happiest city on the earth through technological innovation has signed a partnership agreement with the Centre for Technology and Global Affairs at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s most highly regarded and prestigious academic institutions at GITEX Technology Week 2018. The agreement signed between …

LONDON: British Airways unveiled what could be its pilot class of 2022 last night, as 100 students were given the chance to give flying a go, at the airline’s headquarters near Heathrow. The airline’s aim is to inspire and encourage the next generation to pursue a career as a British Airways pilot. Pilots from across the airline turned out in force to …

DUBAI: Smart Dubai is showcasing a range of its hi-tech, smart-city strategies and initiatives at its pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2018, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14-18. Smart Dubai is collaborating with 59 Government and private-sector entities in Dubai, who will be joining the exhibition under the Smart Dubai umbrella and showcasing …