BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: If you’re looking for an elite yet reasonably-priced venue at the heart of the city, Ramada Downtown Dubai has the perfect deal for you. You can now book The Penthouse overlooking the Dubai Fountain to celebrate special occasions or hold business meetings. Make every gathering posh and memorable by booking The Penthouse, and enjoy the spectacular …

DUBAI: From visiting remote wadis and canyons to getting first hand insights into conservation efforts and Dubai’s evolving food culture, the new 2017/18 tours, safaris and attractions from Arabian Adventures has expanded with an enhanced offering for both visitors and residents of the UAE. The region’s leading Destination Management Company (DMC), Arabian Adventures has curated a selection of excursions in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Leading industry experts from around the world will descend on Dubai on November 14th for Dubai Chamber’s upcoming International Conference where they will share their unique and valuable insights on key trends impacting organisational growth and success. The high-profile conference, entitled “Drivers of Growth in Organisations of the 21st Century: Harnessing the Human Factor,” will officially launch …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced the soft opening of its new call centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 2nd 2017 beside the current one operates in Oman and the recently launched one in India. This demonstrates the national carrier continued commitment to provide excellent customer service and a seamless guest experience. The newly …

DUBAI: Building on the success of the initial phase of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced 16 additional destinations to which Emirates’ passengers will be able travel on a single ticket. The new, expanded network now includes sought-after destinations such as Zanzibar, Kathmandu and Kilimanjaro. Travellers can book on Emirates.com, through Emirates’ Contact Centres, or via travel agents for …

LOS ANGELES: American Airlines today launched daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), marking the carrier’s third nonstop route to the Chinese capital and 15th route between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2010, American has served Beijing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and in 2015 added service from Dallas/Fort …

DUBAI: The Dubai Airshow has announced the first round of aircraft expected to demonstrate their abilities in the flying display when the event takes place from 12-16 November at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. Aerobatic displays this year will include PLAAF August 1st Air Demonstration Team from China performing in J10As and the Russian Knights in Sukhoi SU30Ms in addition to …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s biggest entrepreneurship conference “021 Disrupt” attracted top venture capital firms and tech celebrities from the Middle East, Singapore and the US. The 2-Day Conference was organized by The Nest I/O, which is a technology incubator set up by the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) Jehan Ara, President of P@SHA revealed that the two day Conference had a maximum attendance of …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) Karachi South and Bells n Bells hosted ‘Golden Autumn Women’s Exhibition’ at Creek Club, DHA on Saturday, 4th November, 2017 where people from all walks of life were in attendance and enjoyed and shopped from some of the best cosmetics (local & imported), jewellery (artificial & original) and fabulous …

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 …