DUBAI: Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 17% over the period 2018 to 2020, driven by extra flights, routes, competitive fares, and the rising number of mid-market hotels throughout the region, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. According to Arabian Travel …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry sees the African market as a very lucrative investment destination and one of the key trading partners for the UAE. Atiq Juma Nasib, Dubai Chamber’s Senior Vice President – Commercial Services noted that Africa has been a key focus on Dubai Chamber’s expansion radar. Since the Chamber opened its representative office in Nairobi …

KARACHI: Mohammad Aman Pir has been appointed as Chairman Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s Standing Committee on Special Education & Training (All Pakistan) for 2018 by Senior Vice President FPCCI Mazhar Nasir. He has also been appointed as Vice Chairman of Technical & Vocational Education Committee and has served as Chairman of the same committee for …

KARACHI: National Epilepsy Centre arranged a fabulous musical night here at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture to raise funds for their cause, and paid tribute to the golden era of Pakistan’s film music in the process. To the delight of all the guests present dinner was served promptly on time in the beginning of the evening and was …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps in the UAE at its annual Diplomatic Circle Dinner where delegates were briefed on the Chamber’s recent highlights and achievements, as well as strategic plans and activities for 2018. The exclusive gathering, held at Dubai’s Bulgari Hotel, was attended by over 120 delegates, …

DUBAI: Emirates is looking for motivated and service-oriented candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The airline will be organising Open Days for cabin crew recruitment in Dubai in the month of April. Emirates will hold Cabin Crew Open Days on 13 and 28 April. Candidates can get details on the venue and the timing by visiting http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/. Emirates is …

ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group announced the signing of a management contract between its subsidiary Pakistan Services Limited and Samsons Group of Companies (PVT) Limited, which brings the Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts brand to Malam Jabba Ski Resort. Murtaza Hashwani, CEO & Deputy Chairman of Hashoo Group, added, “We are pleased to partner with Samsons Group to revive one of Pakistan’s top …

KARACHI: Two day ICT Gala 2018 being organized by Pakistan Computers Association (PCA) concluded successfully at Technocity Mall. President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Muffasar Atta Malik along with PCA Chairman, Basharat Baloch, PCA Head of Exhibition, Mustafa Rawat, Vice Chairman PCA Asif Vohra, Vice Chairman South, Syed Ata Ur Rehman Zaidi and others PCA executive committee members was …

DUBAI: Emirates, the Title Sponsor of the US$10 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest day in racing, entertained guests off the track at the airline’s hospitality suite located in the Meydan Grandstand. Celebrating the airline’s upcoming launch to Santiago de Chile– the suite brought to life all of the country’s best-known elements including its historic beauty, local charm and …

DUBAI: Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Department of Economic Development (DED), and Dubai Science Park (DSP), the holistic science-focused business community, joined hands to promote current and emerging investment opportunities in Dubai at the GLOBE Forum and Innovation Expo 2018 held in Vancouver, Canada, 14-16 March 2018.  The GLOBE Forum 2018, North America’s largest and longest-running international …