Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the  second edition of Al Burda Festival  opened at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo 2020. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, this year’s edition of Al Burda Festival takes place under the theme Transcending spaces, discovering the world and …

News Desk DUBAI: Founded in June 2021, by second-time founders Shyam Visavadia (CEO) and Lalita Chopra (CTO); Wasta is a start-up that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curate a one-on-one introduction between founders, investors, and entrepreneurs that share the same goals, interests, and objectives. Wasta is a ‘super connector’ that helps share and explore mutual social and professional interests, whether …

Emirates customers travelling from the UAE to EU member countries now have more opportunities to confidently make the most out of their travel journeys. The airline has been working closely with Alhosn National Health System team to enable the readability and recognition of customers’ health credentials with EU verified QR codes, including COVID-19 vaccine status and PCR test results, on the …

Fatima Fertilizer took its cause of promoting the agriculture of Pakistan and giving tribute to its farmers globally by celebrating National Farmers’ Day, also known as Kissan Day, at the Pakistan Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. The week-long celebrations aim at showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of Pakistan; a land blessed with five mighty rivers and four seasons. Farmers’ Day …

The 22nd edition of the Conference of Arab Culture Ministers, organised by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth in collaboration with the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific (ALECSO), kicked off on Sunday, 19th December, 2021 with the presence of 18 ministers in charge of cultural affairs in the Arab world and a number of important personalities. The conference takes …

Bosnia and Herzegovina at Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its National Day on 18th December 2021 in the presence of dignitaries and VIPs from the country.  The National Day event commenced with a welcome speech by His Excellency Hamad Ahmed Al Rahoumi, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council, and featured engaging cultural folklores and artistic performances that portrayed unique …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: As part of its efforts to widen its partnerships across sectors, Ajman Free Zone recently entered into an agreement with the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The agreement was signed by H.E. Eng. Ali AlSuwaidi, Director General of Ajman Free Zone, and H.E. Salem Al-Suwaidi, General Manager of Ajman Chamber, in the presence of other …

News Desk JAKARTA: Tourism Malaysia is once again awarded as the National Organisation of the Year at the 12th Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTA) 2021/2022, held at the Tribrata Darmawangsa Hotel, Jakarta on 15 December 2021. This year’s recognition marks Tourism Malaysia’s second consecutive win after bringing home the same award during ITTA 2019/2020. Organised by the ITTA Foundation, the …

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, toured the Panama Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, themed ‘An introduction to the endless opportunities in Panama’. Any Lam Chong, Director of the Panama Pavilion, welcomed Her Excellency and accompanied her on the tour. Through a virtual reality cruise on the iconic Panama Canal, the Minister experienced a …

The beauty industry is in urgent need of a makeover. Every year, the sector generates billions of pieces of packaging, most of which is plastic that ends up in landfill or in our oceans. And while more and more of us are trying hard to reduce our impact on the planet, we can’t do it without brave, transformative acts from …