The three-day AVSEC Global Symposium has concluded, rounding off its action-packed programme with 12 workshops on its final day. AVSEC Global Symposium 2021’s programme offered over 700 industry professionals a wealth of knowledge and thought-provoking discussion through keynote sessions, presentations, and workshops around today’s security concerns amid pandemic challenges, and tomorrow’s imminent threats. The Symposium’s Excellence Awards recognized individuals and …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has partnered with streaming service HBO Max to bring the best premium content onboard the airline’s award-winning ice system, ice.  Emirates is the first airline in the region to have partnered with HBO Max, which is WarnerMedia’s go-to streaming destination for all of its hit movies and shows. HBO Max is currently available only in the …

Dubai Chamber, in cooperation with PwC Middle East, recently organised a webinar updating businesses on the legal and practical aspects of data privacy in the UAE. The webinar was attended by 277 participants, including business owners, managers, lawyers, legal practitioners, corporate counsel, IT professionals, HR managers, risk and compliance professionals, and contract administrators representing a wide range of economic sectors. …

Etisalat announced that the Galaxy Watch4 Series, Samsung’s latest and most advanced smartwatch line-up, is officially available through all its branches and online channels in the UAE. The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic’s market introduction represents the beginning of a new chapter in smartwatch innovation, with both next-generation devices created in line with consumer demands for even more empowerment, …

PLM Global, the international retail and design specialists, celebrated the grand opening of The Portuguese Pavilion at Expo 2020, Dubai as the experts who manage the Pavilion, PLM also is responsible for the manager of the First Portuguese Concept Store, in addition to all brands activations and events at the Pavilion’s Traditional Portuguese Restaurant; Al-Lusitano and its exhilarating terrace. Earlier …

Emirates Group Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which will see both organisations work closely on capacity building for the industry by providing ICAO-recognised Diploma programmes provided by EGS and Edith Cowan University (ECU). The Ground Handling Diploma programme is the first initiative ICAO and EMIRATES are collaborating on. Aviation professionals …

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out exciting offerings with Skywards Exclusives – a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. The loyalty programme continues to offer members more ways to redeem Skywards Miles on-ground at world-renowned sporting events across cricket, motorsport racing and football matches. Visit exclusives.skywards.com for a chance …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Arab Fashion Council is proud to announce Etihad Airways as the official airline partner of Arab Fashion Week, which is set to take place at Dubai Design District (d3) this October. Arab Fashion Week (AFW) is the official fashion week in the Middle East and one of the main fashion weeks in the global fashion …

National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) organized a webinar to celebrate “World Maritime Day” on 5th October 2021. The theme of this year’s set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is “Seafarers: at the Core of Shipping’s Future”. IMO has chosen this theme to make 2021 a year of action for seafarers. Purpose of this webinar to raise awareness about …

Opportunities and trends emerging in the post-COVID digital era will be in the spotlight at the 12th World Chambers Congress (#12WCC) in Dubai, where chamber leaders and members, prominent business heads and industry experts will convene to share their insights and experiences in dealing with disruption and enhancing their preparedness for future challenges. The three-day event, held under the theme …