DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the third edition of its Market Access programme which aims to enhance cooperation and facilitate deals between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies and government entities in Dubai. Startups and SMEs are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions that solve key challenges faced by prominent …

DUBAI: A month into the fourth quarter of 2018, Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection announces considerable growth in its results and a positive forecast compared to the same period last year. The Hotel Collection, a luxury hospitality development located in the heart of Dubai, boasts three of Hilton’s lavish brands; the Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts; V Hotel, Curio …

DUBAI: Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a growth in net profit of 9 per cent during the first nine months (January to September) of the year to AED 1.639 billion (US$ 446 million), compared to the same period in 2017 at AED 1.507 billion (US$ 410 million). Revenue …

DUBAI: Cardiac professionals came together in a bid to raise awareness of heart disease in the UAE and the significance of timely cardiac care by well-equipped hospitals and the need to choose the right hospital at the critical hour. This transpired after Zulekha Healthcare Group noted that year-after-year the number of patients it treats with cardiac related issues continues to …

BEIJING: Heads of major Chinese business groups called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing, on Saturday. The executives included Chen Fenjian, Chairman China Railways Construction Corporation (CRCC), Mr Chen Siqing, Chairman Bank of China Group (BOCG), Mr Yan Zhiyong, Chairman Power China, Da Can Like, Chairman China Rainbow International Investment, Charles Yang, President Huawei Middle East Region and Mr …

DUBAI: The International Institute for Tolerance, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the list of speakers for World Tolerance Summit (WTS) sessions, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from November 15 to 16, …

LONDON: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is set to promote Sharjah’s unique tourism attractions during its participation at the World Travel Market (WTM) London, UK which will kick off on November 5 to 7, 2018 at ExCel London. The leading global event provides a unique platform for tourists and visitors looking for exceptional experiences to enjoy. This year’s …

DUBAI: Swedish beauty giant FOREO celebrated the Middle East launch of its latest innovation, the UFO (Ur Future Obsession) at a dazzling event in Dubai this evening. The launch event gathered the who’s-who of the region at the V Hotel Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road and immersed them in a piece of intergalactic theatre, to usher in the future of …

News Desk DUBAI: Member States at the 20th Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today completed the election process that resulted in the following candidates being elected to the organization’s top five management posts: Mr Houlin Zhao of China was re-elected to the post of ITU Secretary-General. Mr Malcolm Johnson of the United Kingdom was re-elected to the …

DUBAI: The upcoming edition of the of Dubai HeliShow – the biennial International Helicopter Technology and Operations Exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry – scheduled to be held from November 6 to 8, 2018, at the E2 Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South, is attracting strong international participation from leading global players in the field of civil and …