DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative offices in China and Azerbaijan recently organised a host of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities as part of the organisation’s efforts to support the UAE’s Year of Zayed initiative. The Chamber’s office in China donated medical equipment to the Shanghai Red Cross, which included patient beds, walking sticks and other materials …

RAWALPINDI: Reon Energy Limited today announced its latest project at Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited, Rawalpindi. The 1-Megawatt solar installation will provide considerable savings in energy-costs, along with an expected reduction of 970 tonnes in annual carbonemissions. “I want to congratulate KTML for being a pioneer in its thinking about the issue of sustainability in its energy mix. The plant will …

BEIRUT: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for Lebanese candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding two Cabin Crew recruitment open days at Jounieh and Beirut. The Open Day at Jounieh will be held at 8.00am sharp on Tuesday, 3rd of July at Hotel Burj on Bay, Main Road، Kfar Yassine. The Open …

LOMÉ/DUBAI: Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Dubai-based global developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has, in partnership with the Kalyan Group, marked its expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa to operate Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo, an iconic hotel set in the heart of the city and in the tallest building in Togo, and truly a property unrivalled in Sub-Saharan Africa. …

MALDIVES: In line with the growing demand from GCC visitors for destination weddings in the Maldives, Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched a new enchanting overwater wedding venue, offering a unique, romantic setting to host wedding ceremonies and vow renewals throughout the year. The wedding venue sits serenely in the resort’s overwater fine dining complex, adjacent to the French fine dining venue …

DUBAI: The national pavilion at the World Exposition Expo 2020 in Dubai will be built based on the architectural design of young Czech architects from the company Formosa AA Inc., who are also doctoral students at the CTU in Prague, Faculty of Architecture. It will be built by a consortium of the companies MCI Prague Inc. and a Swiss company …

MUSCAT: Oman Air will commence its new flight from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca as of July 1, 2018. The national carrier of the sultanate of Oman is looking into further expanding its fleet and destination network as the airline continues to grow its operations out of its hub in Muscat. The new route comes after Oman Air’s …

KARACHI: Shaheen Air International is all set to fly over 40,000 pilgrims; comprising both private and government Hujjaj as part of its annual Hajj schedule for the year 2018. The Hajj operations shall begin from 14th July, 2018 and will transport pilgrims from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad and Quetta. In the pre-Hajj operation, several flights shall carry more than 40,000 pilgrims …

KARACHI:  Dolmen Mall has a prestigious image when it comes to celebrating festivities throughout the year. This Ramadan, Dolmen Mall brought the community together to revel happiness, accomplishment, values, emotions, love and togetherness, all under one roof to create a positive social change. In collaboration with top-notch brands Khaadi, BabyShop, OUP, McDonalds and Sindbads, the Dolmen Family shared pre-Eid smiles …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One will co-invest US$40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. The project is a joint venture with U.S.-based Crop One Holdings, the world’s leading vertical farm operator. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive …