LUDWIGSHAFEN: BASF has signed an agreement to acquire significant parts of Bayer’s seed and non-selective herbicide businesses. Bayer intends to divest these assets in the context of its planned acquisition of Monsanto. The all-cash purchase price is €5.9 billion, subject to certain adjustments at closing. The assets to be acquired include Bayer’s global glufosinate-ammonium non-selective herbicide business, commercialized under the …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched E-Visa service for African and international participants of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions to be held in Ethiopia effective September 20, 2017. With the launching of the e-visa, participants of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions to be held in Ethiopia, will be able …

DUBAI: Smart Dubai has long held synergistic and cooperative relationships with a diverse spectrum of Dubai Government bodies and private companies. These partnerships offered fertile ground for a great many innovations and achievements that will be on full display at Smart Dubai’s pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2017. As many as 50 public and private entities will be using the …

DUBAI: Emirates is set to delight its customers by offering special Diwali delicacies for the celebratory season. The special treats will be available for customers across all classes during the week of Diwali celebrations, from 16th- 22nd October, 2017, on all on flights to India from Dubai. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a significant celebration among Indians across the …

KARACHI: On September 28, 2017 JS Bank Limited & Abacus Consulting signed an agreement for the implementation of Apigee, Google Cloud’s API Management Platform. The initiative aims to create a JS Bank led ecosystem where partners, customers, fintech players, and employees can leverage this digital investment and participate in building an API economy. The implementation would accelerate JS Bank’s strategic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Responsible Tourism, including current sustainable travel trends, will be adopted as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-25 April 2018. Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, ATM, said: “It is important to highlight that the GCC is one of the fastest growing regional hospitality markets …

SYDNEY/DUBAI: Qantas and Emirates today announce additional network changes under the joint partnership which provide customers with greater year round frequency and more services between Australia and New Zealand.* These changes reflect customer demand and the airlines’ respective network strengths and provide more options for customers to travel between Australia and New Zealand to Asia, the UK/Europe, Middle East and …

DOHA: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha will transform its showroom into an art gallery this month to host an exhibition by renowned Qatari artist Abdul Hameed Al Siddiqi. From October 9th to 18th this month, the ultra-luxury brand’s sole dealer in Qatar will display numerous works by Siddiqi, including the debut of some never-before-seen pieces being revealed exclusively at the exhibition. The highlight …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading home essentials retailer, J.B. Saeed Home and Hardware launched a new outlet at Lucky One Mall here in the metropolitan to cater to the growing public demand from all corners of the city. The launch event was attended by top architects, members of the fashion and entertainment fraternity including Shahid Abdullah, EjazAhed, Anwar Maqsood, Behroze Sabzwari, Anoushey …

DUBAI: Thuraya Telecommunications Company announced today the signing of a partnership with satellite communications company, Gulfsat at the ongoing OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessels) event in Kuwait. This strategic alliance will enable Gulfsat to launch data services in Kuwait. The partnership allows the companies to combine interests and increase both their distribution channels among government, maritime, media and enterprise sectors in …