DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) recently hosted an informative seminar examining the role of CSR in driving business growth which provided a platform for Dubai-based SMEs to share knowledge, insights and best practices. Organised by DCCI’s Centre for Responsible Business, the seminar featured presentations from successful SMEs in the emirate that highlighted various CSR-focused programmes, strategies …

DUBAI: Indigo Living, an upscale home-furnishing retailer and interior design service provider today announced the opening of their 2nd and biggest store at Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE. This is the brand’s 12th store globally with stores in Dubai, Riyadh, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The 12,000 sq. ft. store with a two-storey exterior façade will showcase elegant and stylish seasonal interior trends from …

DUBAI: Emirates clinched its second consecutive award for Best Entertainment at the 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards held during the APEX EXPO in Boston, USA on Monday. The airline was also given a Five-Star Global Airline Official Airline Rating, the highest rating in the first airline rating program based solely on verified and certified passenger feedback. Emirates has continuously invested in …

DUBAI: Want to visit Singapore? Emirates is giving UAE travellers 10 reasons to book flights now and discover why the city featured in hit movie Crazy Rich Asians lives up to its hype. From its spectacular architecture, natural beauty, efficient urban sprawl, and mesmerizing culinary arts – Singapore is a must see destination. Starting today until 7th October 2018, Economy Class passengers can …

KARACHI: Samsung the global leader in technology and electronics – recently launched its highly-anticipated A7, J4+ and J6+ series of mobile phones. Samsung has always put innovative technologies in the hands of consumers. The all new A and J series have surpassed industry expectations. The Galaxy A7 2018 will also be Samsungs first phone to come with a triple camera …

FORT WORTH, Texas — Zoës Kitchen and American Airlines have teamed up to introduce a new food-for-sale menu for customers seated in Main Cabin that will offer delicious, light and healthy choices onboard. The new menu, designed in collaboration with Zoës head chef and Vice President of Culinary Innovation Antonio Iocchi, includes items unique to American as well as signature …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Al Sharif Piazza and King Fahd Gate, celebrated yesterday the 88th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A day prior to the celebration, the hotel and towers has been decorated with hundreds of white …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The amendments presented in the finance bill 2018-19 lacks direction and vision, as the government missed the opportunity to present out of the box solutions to fix the economic woes. Overall the mini budget did not meet the expectations as it incentivizes non-tax return filers, whereas taxpayers were further burdened. These were the views expressed by the speakers …

DUBAI: Emaar Properties, the global developer of icons including Burj Khalifa, is celebrating the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival on September 24, and the ‘Golden Week’ observed during the first week of October by offering Chinese investors a never-before value proposition with a ‘Golden Month Offer’ until October 24, 2018. Chinese buyers of most Emaar residential properties in Dubai will receive 50% …

KARACHI: CDC is planning to launch its “Digital Account Opening solution” in October 2018. Through this facility Investors will be able to fill the account opening form online and download the same once completely validated by CDC personnel. This new digital solution will help eliminate the need for multiple visits by investors to CDC premises for opening account with CDC. Investors …