BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: GCC visitors are driving demand in the UAE’s Northern Emirates, comprising more than 30% of hotel check-ins, which saw a positive uptick in Year-on-Year (YoY) occupancy, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. The data shows that of the overall increase in …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a seminar at its premises which aimed to enhance local businesses’ understanding of the key advantages and process associated with using letters of credit. The event was attended by international sales professionals, shipping and logistics managers, trade finance bankers and legal advisors for international businesses. Sessions were led by Mr. …

DUBAI: Globally, Casio is celebrating the 35th anniversary of G-SHOCK brand that was first introduced in Japan back in 1983 and since then relentlessly delivered real toughness to G-Shock enthusiasts around the world. In commemoration, Casio Middle East had kicked-off with a long road-show style tour in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) covering major Arab countries starting from …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop at its premises which provided Chamber members and businesses in Dubai with hands-on training in Google Analytics to boost website performance and improve return on investment of marketing campaigns. The training covered the basics of intelligent data collection and analysis, and educated companies on how to use Google …

DUBAI: Emirates has unveiled a brand new Business Class cabin and configuration on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, with new wider seats laid out in a 2-2-2 configuration for the first time. The airline has invested over US$150 million to refurbish the 10 existing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. The newly refurbished Emirates 777-200LR aircraft is set in a two-class configuration …

KARACHI: Matco Foods Limited announces the Company’s financial results for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2017.Matco is actively pursuing new avenues for growth and development including new product developments and expansion of rice glucose project. Consolidated net turnover for the half year at PKR 2.649 billion as compared with PKR 2.841 billion of same period of the …

DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the third edition of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition in partnership with Smart Dubai, which gives startups and entrepreneurs in the UAE an opportunity to become part of Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovation-focused businesses. The announcement was …

KARACHI: One of Pakistan’s  exquisite clothing and lifestyle brands, edenrobe Woman, known for creating magic by bringing delicate patterns, exquisite prints and colors to life has launched their much anticipated Spring 2018 collection “Summer Echoes” for the fashion and color fantasy lovers. Having around 80 different designs in a wide range of bright hues and eye catching colors, the new …

DUBAI: Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in conjunction with the Annual Investment Meeting and Future Cities Show, the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai, along with one of its key programmes, Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP), is organising the sixth …

KARACHI: Newly appointed Turkish Consul General in Karachi Tolga Ucak has speak about the importance of the people-to-people contact at Turkish Airlines Agency Award Ceremony 2017 in Karachi. He also underlined the progress that the Turkish Airlines achieved in the timeline and contribution of the Turkish Airlines to the image and tourism sector in Turkey. He said that Pakistan and Turkey …