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 …

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank Limited in its meeting, held at Karachi on February 14, 2018 approved the audited unconsolidated and consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2017. The meeting was presided by Mr. Riyadh S.A. A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board, Mr. Faisal A. A. A. Al – Nassar – Vice Chairman …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently concluded a trade mission to Kenya which provided an opportunity for UAE businessmen to explore new opportunities within the country’s transport, logistics, energy and construction sectors. Organised in collaboration with the French Business Council in Dubai, the trade mission aimed to familiarize UAE delegates with Kenya’s economy and business environment. During …

KARACHI: Renowned Belgian chef and chocolatier Marc Leon Pauquet arrived in Pakistan on Monday and was welcomed by Hashoo Group, owners of the Marriott and Pearl Continental Hotels in Pakistan, as well as the Belgian Ambassador to Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Fredric Verheyden. Mr. Pauquet will visit Islamabad and Karachi as part of a week-long Chocolate Festival at Marriott and …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: In continuous efforts to serve the economic development of the nation and to create new platforms for the incumbent youth, Momentum is hosting a Startup conference and exhibition for technological entrepreneurs, on 19th and 20th of February 2018, at Expo Centre, Karachi. The grand affair will be graced by thousands of attendees interacting with more than …

DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported KhalifaSat- the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). As the first step in its journey to space, KhalifaSat was flown from Dubai to Incheon International Airport in South Korea on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, together with the International Trade Centre (ITC), has launched the first of its kind ‘SheTrades Middle East Hub’ to connect women entrepreneurs to markets and support greater economic empowerment of women. His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Department of Economic Development (DED), and Ms. …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is delighted to have contributed to the reduction of the noise footprint of the UK’s Heathrow airport. Independent analysis from the Civil Aviation Authority commissioned by Heathrow has shown that the noise footprint at the UK’s busiest airport is continuing to shrink – 52,000 fewer households are impacted by …