MSBM, a retail group with multiple channels and brands catering to a variety of market segments, has launched its 26th brick-and-mortar store in the region with the opening of Basicxx, a value store, in Ras Al Khaimah. The new outlet in Ras Al Khaimah is the third Basicxx store in UAE, two having opened in 2021 itself in Fujeirah and Umm …

Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & HRD has said that there are plans to set up speedy justice courts for land disputes of overseas Pakistanis. He was in a discussion with Mr. Azfar Ahsan Founder of Corporate Pakistan Group (CPG) and Nutshell Group in an online live session from CPG Dialogue platform …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Davidson & Co., recently organised a webinar which examined amendments made to existing UAE laws related to the decriminalisation of bounced cheques, new collection mechanisms, restrictions and cases, collateral and additional penalties and litigation alternatives for bounced cheque claims. A total of 638 participants joined the webinar, including business owners, managers …

News Desk DUBAI: Eros Group – the sole distributor of world-renowned brands, including Samsung, Hitachi, TCL and Midea, has added premium electronics brand to its impressive portfolio. Eros Digital Home stores will now showcase multi brand products from Ariston, Amazfit, Vaio, Avita, Huawei IdeaHub, Rinnai and Saregama, from Asia’s and Europe’s top electronics manufacturers. Unfold the excellence of Japan with …

News Desk DUBAI: Trying to figure out where to go with the family or loved one on a much-deserved Eid break? Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, the vibrant hotel that connects historic and modern Dubai, is all set to welcome residents and guests looking for a relaxing destination to celebrate the end of Ramadan.  Just 10 minutes away from the city’s …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has operated two cargo-only flights, delivering 300,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine from the People’s Republic of China and 100,000 doses of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine from the Russian Federation. Gulf Air continues to support vaccine shipments to Bahrain, alongside supporting wider viral mitigation efforts, and delivering vital food …

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), reiterated RTA’s commitment to uplift the calibre of drivers and vehicles services. He also stressed the importance of migrating to smart channels such that all RTA’s transactions can be self-processed, and accordingly dispose of the need to visit service …

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch its new Home Wireless Plan. The du Home Wireless Plan, which will enable customers to get unlimited instant internet for AED 199 per month, is a  plug and play service with immediate activation. New du Home Wireless customers will receive a router with internet connection and a 12-month complementary …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, rewarded a total of 56 employees from different divisions and departments of the airline in celebration of Labour Day. A ceremonial event, that obeyed the social distancing rules amidst the current situation, was headed by Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi and included members of the …

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited, the country’s largest and oldest International bank, announced its financial results for first quarter 2021. The Bank delivered a resilient financial performance with a Profit before tax of PKR 5.9 billion. The profitability against the preceding quarter (Q4’20) is up by 61per cent mainly on account of strong recoveries and prudent risk approach. Bank made …