The Global Business Forum (GBF) Africa 2021 kicks off tomorrow with heads of state, more than 45 ministers, high-ranking government officials and prominent influential business leaders from Africa and the UAE converging on Dubai for the event’s sixth edition. Bearing the theme Transformation Through Trade, the high-level event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …

Ananke is pleased to welcome EQUALS (https://www.equalsintech.org) as a partner for the second edition of the Ananke Girl Summit. The EQUALS global partnership for digital gender equality in the Digital Age, co-founded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), UN Women, the GSMA, ITC and UN University is a committed international group of over 100 private sector leaders, governments, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, academic …

The UAE accounted for 88% of investment from the GCC to Sub-Sahara Africa between January 2016 and July 2021, or $1.2 billion, according to a newly released whitepaper issued by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by Dubai Chamber, in the lead up to the 6th Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai. Key findings from the report will be …

With the 2021 T20 world cup around the corner, the cricket enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement with thousands of fans traveling to Oman & UAE to catch the spectacle live. To make this mega event more exhilarating and special for its subscribers, Zong 4G, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services leader, has introduced an unmatched UAE & Oman T20 World Cup …

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has inaugurated its direct flight between Entebbe in Uganda and Sharjah. The five hour twenty minutes flight landed at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday, October 10 at 13:35pm, and was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute and cake cutting amongst others. Air Arabia flight G9 721 …

Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd. paid tribute to the winning Pakistani delegation who participated in the 12th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2021 held from October 1-7, 2021 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The team of bodybuilders and athletes achieved many successes and won several top medals in their respective categories. A team of ten participants comprised the Pakistani delegation in this annual …

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is marking World Sight Day this  year by highlighting the importance of regular eye checks for those who are affected and especially vulnerable. The theme this year is #LoveYourEyes and it is all about being aware of your and your loved one’s eye health and how to maintain it. World Sight Day is a day of …

The  Advisor for Commerce and Investment to the Prime Minister Imran Khan, Abdul Razak Dawood, visited Careem’s headquarters, Dubai in his visit to the Expo 2020. The Advisor met senior leadership of Careem including: Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and Co-founder of Careem, Colin Judd, Senior Director Corporate Affairs and Fatima Akhtar, Director Government Relations Pakistan. The meeting consisted of having an …

Over three days in Ras Al Khaimah, senior leaders from the world’s dry bulk terminal industry met to discuss recent advances in bulk cargo handling technology, as well as the latest news, trends, and environmental, health and safety developments for 2022 and beyond. The hybrid event was held from 6-8 October in the conference facilities at the Doubletree by Hilton …

32 players participated in the 23rd Dubai Duty Free Senior’s Cup held at Arabian Ranches Golf Club on Saturday, 9th October. The event hosted by the Dubai Duty Free consisted of various divisions, the Senior’s Division (50 years of age and above) and Super Senior’s (65 years of age and above). In hot and humid conditions, Arabian Ranches Golf Club …