BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show, the Middle East’s premier fine jewellery and gems exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),was officially opened today by Her Excellency Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State and UAE Cabinet Member. Her Excellency was joinedat the opening by esteemed VIPs including Ambassador Liborio Stellino, Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi; …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Bentley is today showcasing a highly exclusive coach-built model, the Grand Convertible by Mulliner, at a private customer event at Bentley Emirates, Dubai. With just 19 examples of this luxurious open-top Grand Tourer available to order from Bentley’s coach building and personal commissioning division, Mulliner, its collectability and rarity are guaranteed. Breathtaking yet understated, and fashioned …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Boeing [NYSE: BA] and flydubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from a Middle East carrier. Signed at the 2017 Dubai Airshow in flydubai’s hometown, the agreement includes a commitment …

DUBAI: Emirates and Thales have signed a new agreement to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with the next generation broadband inflight connectivity using Inmarsat GX global network. The partnership will give Emirates customers best in class connectivity on its Boeing 777X aircraft due for delivery starting in 2020. Emirates and Thales already have an existing multi-million dollar deal to fit …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Calling all jewellery aficionados and fashion magpies:VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show, the region’s biggest jewellery and gem exhibition that merges the emirate’s two leading showcases – the trade-centric VICENZAORO Dubai and the consumer-friendly Dubai International Jewellery Week – will debut at Dubai World Trade Centre from 15-18 November 2017. Promising the most impressive curation of luxury …

MUSCAT: Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and long-time customer Gulf Air have signed an agreement to purchase Honeywell auxiliary power units for its new fleet of 29 Airbus A320neo aircraft. Under the agreement, Honeywell will also provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services to help Gulf Air achieve greater cost predictability for future maintenance while reducing expenses when unexpected servicing is required. “We …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced plans to launch ‘Umm Lulu Crude Oil’, a new crude blend produced from its Umm Lulu and SARB fields, operated by ADNOC Offshore. Umm Lulu Crude Oil, which has an expected API density of around 39 degrees and sulphur content of around 0.7 percent weight per cent, is a light …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Al Habtoor Motors, Mitsubishi’s official distributor in the UAE unveiled Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – the much awaited compact crossover during this year’s Dubai Motor Show which took place from 14th to 18th November 2017. The highly-anticipated biennial motoring event in the Middle East featured more than 150 automotive manufacturers from around the world. The five day …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  The 2017 Dubai International Motor Show, the 14th edition of the Middle East’s premier automotive event, which is running at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Saturday, burst into top gear on the opening day (today) as the world’s leading automotive brands pulled the covers off more than 100 new-to-market vehicles. The five-day motoring extravaganza, spanning …

DUBAI: Going strong on its CO2 reduction agenda, Toyota, exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim Motors, UAE’s leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, reiterated its support to UAE’s vision 2021 by launching the 2018 Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 14th edition of the Dubai International Motor Show In addition to its striking stylish design, the 2018 Camry HEV provides over 70% …