DUBAI: The UNLOCK Blockchain Forum which commenced today at the Ritz Carlton Hotel DIFC and which will continue until January 15th 2018 has proven once again that Dubai is a vanguard when it comes to attracting innovative experts, blockchain start-ups, and forward looking attendees. Al-Iktissad-Wal-Aamal, the organizers of UNLOCK Blockchain forum were not surprised to receive more than 60 blockchain …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, has taken the initiative to embrace the Multi-Crew Pilot License Programme (MPL) in close coordination with the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) to issue the first Omani Pilot License. The programme is designed and customized for Oman Air training in accordance with PACA rules and regulations pertaining to …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Automotive Manufacturers Business Group, which will be tasked with developing and advancing Dubai’s automotive industry. The organisation is the 28th sector-specific business group established under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber. By supporting the business group, the Chamber aims to protect the interests of automotive companies in …

DUBAI: As the 2017 holiday season winds to a close, travel planning for 2018 is on the front burner for families, singles and business travellers. As questions like where to go, who with, and when, fly fast and furious, Wego.co.ae, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has put together a list of …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) proudly revealed today the much-awaited #BeMyGuest campaign video, featuring Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan. While the first video, which took YouTube by storm last year, featured Shah Rukh Khan surprising residents and visitors around Dubai, this year Shah Rukh Khan explores what he considers to be his second home and …

KARACHI: As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games, OMEGA has today celebrated the 2-year countdown to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020, together with the event’s organizing committee. When the Opening Ceremony takes place on the 10th of January 2020, Lausanne 2020 will mark the third edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games. …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: In order to pay tribute to Pak-China friendship and further strengthen the bond between the two countries, Habitt has a launched co-created range of new home décor products inspired by Chinese Art & Civilization, fused with local Pakistani trends. The launch ceremony, which was held at Habitt’s flagship outlet, was attended by the Consular Attaches – Economic & Commercial Office …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Film Society (KFS) hosted a press conference in the local hotel to announce the first Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF), scheduled from March 29th, 2018 to April 1st 2018. PIFF is an initiative of Karachi Film Society, a non-profit parent body of PIFF established by the most accomplished people in their respective fields; Dr Ishrat Husain, …

KARACHI: Water is blessing of Almighty Allah for all creatures on earth. About 60% of the human body consists of water. Vanadium is trace metal similar to Calcium and Magnesium. Human body normally contains 20-25 mg of Vanadium. Vanadium deficiency results into innumerable diseases which include diabetes, high cholesterol, arterial sclerosis, infertility, obesity, pancreatic dysfunction, osteoporosis, skin diseases and cancer. …

DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, organised a two-day workshop titled “Partnership Between Public and Private Sectors” on January 9-11, 2018. The event comesin the lead-up to the second UAE Public Policy Forum (UAE PPF 2018), which is set to be …