DUBAI: For the first time, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) takes part at the world renowned Gulfood exhibition with the stand “The Future of Brands” (www.thefutureofbrands.com). A stand designed for food and drinks companies with brands facing tougher regulations and are at risk of being excluded from discussions on their industries’ future. “JTI has been on the front line to encourage …

VANCOUVER: One of the world’s largest air services providers, dnata, a part of the Emirates Group, has been awarded a licence to provide flight catering services to airlines departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This marks dnata Catering’s entry into Canada. With this licence, dnata will now commence planning, approvals, build and fit-out of a dedicated catering facility at Vancouver, at an …

DUBAI: For the first time in Rafic Al Hariri International Airport’s history, Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Beirut on 29 March. The airline’s flagship double-decker will become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Beirut, and Emirates is working with the airport to test the operations and necessary infrastructure to accommodate an A380 service. The Emirates A380 service …

KARACHI: Focuspk on Campus was hosted here today at Greenwich University, courtesy the university and Focuspk, a production and entertainment trade conference. The well-attended programme comprised a speaking session and two workshops, and was one of a series of similar gatherings to be held at various campuses through the year. Students of Greenwich as well as the media attended the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Unikai PJSC- UAE, yesterday announced the launch of a fresh line products which included the Royal Treat Premium Ice Cream, U Water-a low sodium water- and U CSD (carbonated soft drink) in United Arab Emirates and Oman regions. As part of the program they will be introducing Royal Treat Premium Ice Cream, which is made of …

DUBAI: Emirates today announced its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali, Indonesia, starting from 14 June 2018. The new service will offer global travellers a total of three daily services to New Zealand, complementing Emirates’ existing non-stop daily service between Dubai and Auckland and its current daily A380 service between …

ABU DHABI: A developer for innovative technologies; iLife Digital Technology today announced the launch of its stylish two-in-one notebook and tablet PC – Zed Book II. ZED BOOK II is powered by the latest Intel® Quad-core 1.8 Ghz. processor and Intel HD Graphics 400. ZED Book II provides a day-long battery life of up to 8 hours and comes with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, today opened Gulfood 2018, the 23rd edition of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Spread across one million square feet of exhibition space,Gulfood is the world’s first major food and …

DUBAI: Qantas and Emirates welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation for their partnership for another five years. The continuation of the joint business, announced in August 2017, will see the airlines deliver expanded services to better leverage each other’s networks, offering travellers improved schedule choice, increased frequent flyer benefits and an ongoing …

ISTANBUL: Gulf Craft, the Emirates-based leading luxury yacht manufacturer and amongst the top ten superyacht manufacturers in the world, along with BC Marine, its official dealer in Turkey, unveils its luxury superyacht at the prestigious boat show taking place from 17th – 25th February 2018. Majesty 110 is expected to be a show stopper. This superyacht, crafted with freedom and …