By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Young Emirati Ms Amani Alshehhi, is the first United Arab Emirates national to obtain the certification of Ikebana Instructor from the Ohara School of Ikebana, Japan. The history of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back 600 years and focuses on simplicity, asymmetrical beauty and seasonal materials. The emphasis on the Japanese aesthetic of …

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles for Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is thrilled to reveal the market launch of the all-new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) – the first semi-electric MINI model to grace the market. The MINI Countryman PHEV pairs an electric motor with a traditional combustion engine allied to a precisely refined design. The …

News Desk DUBAI/SINGAPORE: 360F and Zurich International Life (Zurich) have partnered once more, this time, to expand ZurichPro’s digital capabilities in servicing in-force policies, especially with respect to reviewing their sustainability with re-illustration functionalities. The two companies had debuted ZurichPro in November 2020, digitizing the entire financial planning journey to create a paperless transaction and seamlessly integrate omni-channel distribution of …

British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 will reopen its doors on Sunday 1 August, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The news comes in time for the UK Government’s announcement that double vaccinated travellers from the US will be exempt from quarantine on arrival into the UK from 2nd August. The opening of the …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, has opened its 23rd branch in the Jumeirah 1st area at a cost of AED 42 Million, as part of its expansion plans to delight the shareholders and customers of Union Coop. The new branch, which occupies a strategic location, aims to be an exceptional family destination for …

Bringing an exciting new living experience to Dubai, The Resivation Managed By Leva, is a trendy new property in the heart of Al Furjan. The 150-room property boasts a novel concept, specially designed as a wallet-friendly “home away from home” for Dubai’s travelling professionals. With a range of living experiences to choose from, guests can explore the property’s Executive Room …

Ilma University’s Registrar Syed Kashif Rafi was selected as a key speaker at the world-renowned event Researchathon 2021. It was an honour to be chosen for this prestigious online event hosted in partnership with Harvard Kennedy School, Google, Amazon, IBM, Policy for People, United Nations, Streamyard, Wolfram and other international organizations. The series of sessions of global proportions were well …

Etisalat announced the launch of its first-ever virtual ‘Digital Summer Camp’ designed to equip the children of Etisalat employees with necessary skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Fostering innovation and skills needed for the future, Etisalat Academy is providing an opportunity for 150 children to learn and implement robotics, design, and coding. Commenting on this initiative, Dena …

News Desk DUBAI: Arab Bank Group reported net income after tax of $182.4 million as compared to $152.1 million for the same period last year, recording a growth of 20%. During the first quarter of 2021, Arab Bank consolidated the financial statements of Oman Arab Bank under its Group accounts increasing total assets by $8.2 billion to reach $63 billion …

RINSTRA, Pakistan’s first short-form digital media app held its first press conference at Karachi Press Club. The exclusive event had been limited to restricted media, celebrities, and corporates strictly following Covid-19 SOPs. The event was marked by the screening of its prized up-coming web-series, “Abhi Nahi” the last project written by the late iconic Haseena Moin. Shanaz Ramzi, CEO Starlinks …