News Desk DUBAI: In October 2002, Emirates became the first airline to link Japan and the Gulf region with non-stop flights when it introduced its four-times-per-week service to Osaka. Now serving three points in Japan daily, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has carried over 3.9 million passengers* in 15 years of service to Japan. The number of passengers carried in Emirates’ first year of operations–roughly 66,000 in …

DUBAI: With residents and tourists flocking to enjoy the unparalleled views over Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain during sunset, the evening passes to the Rooftop pool are the perfect way to ease into the weekend, in one of the most luxurious destinations in Dubai. For only AED 150 per person, enjoy sunset Rooftop pool access and groove to sultry …

KARACHI: Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF has closed the previously announced transfer of its global leather chemicals business to the Stahl Group, with Stahl taking over the activities as of September 30, 2017. The company is a leader in process chemicals for leather products, performance coatings and polymers. BASF will continue to manufacture and supply leather chemical …

MUSCAT: Oman Air’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas under UKAS accreditation, with certificate number IND17.4532 U/Q. ISO 9001:2015 is the latest internationally recognised standard for quality management, ensuring that organisations have proven processes in place to meet customer requirements. The accreditation is granted independently and signifies the high quality of the …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced that Emirates will expand its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents. The new partner network, through its codeshare, will offer greater frequency and easier access to more global destinations with the advantage of connecting baggage to the final destination.  Passengers can book from …

By Rafiq Vayani RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah’s largest real estate developer, Al Hamra Group (AHG), has strengthened its hospitality and leisure subsidiaries with the appointment of renowned international culinary professional Jason Dell to the role of Food & Beverage director. A New Zealand national, Dell mastered his craft in Christchurch graduating in culinary studies from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute …

DUBAI: Transguard Group and Diebold Nixdorf announced a strategic partnership to provide financial institutions and retailers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with best-in-class services and technology. Transguard Group, a leading UAE business support and outsourcing provider, is now a certified Diebold Nixdorf solutions service provider across the UAE. The partnership will enable Transguard to provide authorised maintenance services to …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Burj Rafal Hotel Kaminski is organizing a Turkish Kebab Festival at the hotel’s signature Ottoman restaurant, Tuğra. With the attendance of several media outlets in addition to the Turkish ambassador and many notable guests, the opening ceremony will commence on Sunday October 8th. Festivities will start every day from 7PM until 11PM and will continue for …

KARACHI: Chairman Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Standing Committee on Technical and Vocational Education Aman Pir chaired meeting at FPCCI recently. Attended by honorable Chief Guest, Special Assistant to Chief Minister and Chairman Sindh Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA), Shahid Abdul Salam Thahim Secretary Industries and Commerce, Govt of Sindh, Abdul Rahim Soomro, Vice President …

DOHA: Qatar Airways has further strengthened its commitment to Italy with the acquisition of 49 per cent of AQA Holding, the new parent company of Meridiana fly (Meridiana), while the previous sole shareholder Alisarda has kept 51 per cent. Qatar Airways currently flies from Doha to Rome, Venice, Pisa and Milan a total of 42 times per week and this …