DUBAI: In a reflection of the huge boost that Expo 2020 Dubai has given to global tourism recovery, key stakeholders and partners opened the doors to a new era for Dubai’s tourism industry at a ceremony marking the symbolic opening of the Expo 2020 entry Portal. His Excellency, Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing …

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced price adjustments today that will take effect on January 1, 2022. DHL Express will update its prices, effective January 2022 In UAE. The price change applies to all discounted rates and agreements, where contracts allow, but not to the Published Rates. The surcharge for Oversize Piece will be reduced to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The number of African companies registered with Dubai Chamber increased by 15.5% percent since 2019 to reach 24,800 today, His Excellency Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber has revealed. H.E. Buamim’s statement came during his remarks at the 6th Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai earlier today. The forum, organised in partnership with Expo …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has raised US$1.2 billion in the first sustainability-linked loan (SLL) tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets in global aviation. The transaction is the largest sustainable financing in the airline’s history and follows two innovative aviation financing deals – a first-of-a-kind sustainability-linked transition sukuk in 2020 and a loan …

By Mehreen Mushtaq Kazi KARACHI/DUBAI: Biz Today International, one of the leading e-newspaper, has extensive history of marvelous summits and award ceremonies. They lead to elevate all sectors of life worldwide. After immense success of lifestyle summit, food summit, music summit, floral summit, business excellence awards, woman business awards, Biz Today International hosted, ’Fitness Summit 2021’ with exquisite slogan, ‘Be …

News Desk DUBAI: Thirty-Six Russian information technology companies will take part in GITEX Technology Week 2021 with the support of JSC Russian Export Center. Russian ICT companies have created their niche in cybersecurity, anti-virus, artificial intelligence, mechatronics and robotics, which will be highlighted at the week-long GITEX – the largest technology show in the Middle East and Africa. GITEX Technology …

News Desk DUBAI: The Launch Event for Roshan Apna Ghar Scheme was organized by the State Bank of Pakistan in collaboration with Meezan Bank Limited on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.. The Chief Guest for the event was the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi prosperous Pakistan was emerging in the global arena …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Amna Al Habtoor, founder of Arcadia, and the Noor Dubai Foundation have announced a collaboration to support the treatment of UAE residents in recognition of World Sight Day, which takes place on 14 October. The Noor Dubai UAE treatment program, launched in 2016, provides funding for UAE residents with limited financial means, who suffer from critical …

KARACHI: Restrictions due to the Corona epidemic had confined citizens to their homes. This is good news for those who are worried about their health and fitness. A large number of Karachi residents attended the inauguration ceremony of the Iron Fitness Center and availed various facilities of the Iron Fitness Center. Special care has been taken for the convenience of …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft will be performing two low level flypasts over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Expo 2020 Dubai site tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13 October and Thursday 14 October. Opportunities for media and the public making their morning commute to spot the aircraft will approximately be between the hours of 5am to 8am …