DUBAI: Residential and infrastructure projects are driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector and this trend is expected to gain momentum in the lead up to Expo 2020, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Dubai Statistics Centre and Haver Analytics, found that the residential segment accounts for …

News Desk DUBAI: To provide passengers with even more comfortable transfers when they arrive, depart or transit at Dubai international Airport, Emirates has taken the initiative to bring in a fleet of new high tech buses for airside passenger operations. These new dedicated buses will ferry Emirates’ passengers between the terminals and its aircraft at remote stands.  Ten of these …

DUBAI: Musicians representing about 190 nations have been brought together in the Dubai desert to perform an unprecedented rendition of the UAE national anthem, as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day and the Year of Zayed – honouring the country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The orchestral performance of Ishy Bilady – …

KARACHI: Agha Welfare Trust (ADC), a CSR initiative of Agha Steel Industries Limited, recently inaugurated state-of-the-art Agha Dialysis Centre (ADC). This is the third such facility and has been established at Imam Clinic, Karachi. The purpose-built dialysis 10 bedded unit will accommodate at least 720 dialysis per month. ADC is committed to providing quality healthcare especially to the less privileged …

DUBAI: The ability to differentiate between business and personal use on the Careem app was the most requested feature by our corporate clients, and as we are on a mission to simplify and improve lives, we were more than happy to create that feature. You can create a business profile by going to the settings on your Careem app. There …

News Desk DUBAI: A total of 190 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, confirming its position as a truly global destination and bringing to life the World Expo’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. With just under 700 days to go until Expo 2020’s opening ceremony, the milestone means that Expo has already surpassed the 180-nation commitment …

LONDON: British Airways continues its investment in world-class customer service, today announcing a programme to recruit more than 2,000 cabin crew in 2019. Successful candidates with no prior cabin crew experience will train through the airline’s new cabin crew apprenticeship programme, getting their career off to a flying start. World-class training After completing an intense cabin crew training course at …

DUBAI: The assessment phase for the 10th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Innovation Award has concluded, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced today. Preparations are currently underway for the prestigious awards ceremony, which will be held on February 26th 2019 under …

DUBAI: Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can now achieve their next Emirates Skywards tier faster thanks to an exciting new offer to earn up to double Tier Miles on flights. The offer is valid for eligible tickets booked between 26 November and 03 December 2018 (both days inclusive) for travel on Emirates or …

News Desk DUBAI: Aligned with the United Arab Emirates national agenda to make the country the happiest place in the world by 2021; Indigo Living, a home furnishing and interior company in association with Dar Al Ber Society will host a two day on the 28 and 29 November, 2018 to bring the community together for worthy cause. The event invites all …