DUBAI: Emirates today confirmed that its first two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with its soon-to-launch First Class product will operate from Dubai to the airline’s Belgian and Swiss destinations starting from 1st December 2017. Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature six private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The ‘Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit 2017,’ hosted by Dubai Exports – the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy – and organised by Expotrade Global, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group at the Jumeirah Emirates …

DUBAI: Global technology leader Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is set to feature the latest advanced technology solutions at the Dubai Airshow 2017, taking place from November 12 to 16.The global leader in security and aerospace will display its latest portfolio of products and solutions, from tactical and commercial aircraft to integrated air and missile defense. During the Dubai Airshow, Lockheed Martin …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: A beautiful get-together of Professional Accountants and Businessmen of UAE was arranged by TMR Consulting at their office conference hall in Conrad Tower, 9th Floor Millennium Business Center (MBC), Shiekh Zaid Road, Dubai on Sunday, November 05, 2017. Large number of guests from Dubai and ICMA Pakistan attend the ceremony. During the function the Principal of TMRC, …

DUBAI: Meraas has announced that it has partnered with global payments technology company, Visa, to create a new and exciting cardholder benefit for Visa premium cardholders in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The multi-year agreement will enable Visa Platinum, Visa Signature and Visa Infinite customers to take advantage of a 20 percent discount at more than …

DUBAI: Emirates announced today it will reinstate its second daily service to Lagos and resume operations to Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, with four weekly flights from 15 December 2017. Similar to the current daily service between Dubai and Lagos, the added frequencies to Lagos will be operated with Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering eight private suites in First Class, 42 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) organized its first ever global event by the name and title of ‘Global Management Accountants Conference (GMAC) on 4th November at Pakistan Associations Dubai’s  Auditorium which attracted participation from international and regional finance experts and professional accounting bodies, especially from Gulf and Middle East countries. …

SHARJAH: Neemar – one of its kind jewelry concept by Shazia Deen has now launched in Karachi on November 3rd, 2017 at the Ensemble. Neemar was first launched by Shazia Deen and her husband, Hasnat Ahmad Haider in 2004 at Lahore. The couple was a great match of design aesthetics on one side and production and sales management on the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates yesterday unveiled a special tribute to the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, with a bespoke livery for its 100th A380 carrying one of his most memorable images. The unique livery is the first time Emirates will feature a customised decal of a well-known public figure, marking …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Airlines team member Bette Nash, a flight attendant based at Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), celebrated her diamond jubilee (60 years of service) with the airline today. At a ceremony at DCA, Jill Surdek, vice president – Flight Service, surprised her with diamond earrings to celebrate the momentous occasion and chairman and CEO …