By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding’s pioneering real estate arm, Dubai Holding Real Estate, has partnered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on the development of two upcoming substations on Palm Jebel Ali, valued at AED 270 million. DEWA will provide project management services for tendering, awarding and constructing the two substations, scheduled to be …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Maps, the feature-rich app for seamless navigation, has introduced a new feature in Dubai that lets users see public buses and marine transport locations on the map in real time. Live public transportation icons now display the transport location at any given moment, saving the users’ time and making daily commutes more efficient. This has been …

DUBAI: On a memorable evening celebrating the UAE’s dedication to customer-centric excellence, His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi joined esteemed guests at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi on October 18th, to inaugurate the sixth annual Customer Happiness Awards (CHA), organized by Plan3Media. Accompanied by his business partner, Mr. Mohamed Al Banna, Group CEO & Founder of Lead Ventures …

DUBAI: IFFCO, the multinational Group headquartered on the UAE, is proud to sponsor the upcoming Gulfood Manufacturing event, the region’s largest trade show for the food and beverage industry. This year’s theme focuses on innovation, sustainability and collaboration within the food supply chain. Event Dates: November 5-7, 2024Location: Dubai World Trade CentreStand Number: E 7-4, F 7-4 In addition to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: With UAE’s construction sector estimated at USD 640bn and the wider GCC region recording USD 2.7 trillion plus worth of projects, the burgeoning construction sector of the desert nations calls for extensive geotechnical construction services. Against this backdrop, Dubai is set to host the International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC) UAE on October 30-31, 2024, at the …

TORONTO, CANADA: Toronto Pearson Airport welcomed the arrival of Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A350 on Sunday, October 27, 2024, marking a further upgrade to the national airline of the UAE’s daily services between Abu Dhabi and Canada. The new aircraft extends the guest experience with its state-of-the-art design and Etihad’s latest cabin interior, representing Etihad’s ongoing commitment to offering a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/LANGKAWI: LOT Polish Airlines has officially launched its inaugural charter flight from Warsaw to Langkawi, marking a significant milestone in strengthening travel links between Poland and Malaysia. This new connection is set to enhance tourist traffic between the two destinations. The maiden flight touched down at Langkawi International Airport (LGK) and was greeted by a welcoming ceremony …

Dubai International’s (DXB) work to cut carbon emissions has been recognised with a Level 4 “Transformation” accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, placing it, as of September 2024, among the top 5% of participating airports worldwide to achieve this status. The “Transformation” certification is awarded to airports that realise absolute emissions reductions and drive systemic change with …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Her Excellency Hessa Bu Humaid, Minister of Community Development, today opened the region’s largest beauty and wellness trade show, Beautyworld Middle East, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Launching the show, Her Highness said: “It is an honour to open Beautyworld Middle East which has become a highlight of the calendar in the region and provides an …

Web Desk DUBAI: Responding to the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions, the Emirates Environmental Group held its 5th and final panel discussion for the year 2024 on the historic day of 24.10.24 at the Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai. This interesting and thought-provoking panel discussion, titled “Packaging Innovation: Influence on Environment & Health,” highlighted the pressing need for action …