The latest instalment of Dubai Chamber’s En Route to the Expo video series Dubai puts the spotlight on smart payments and advanced transaction technologies that are expected to play much bigger role in the way we live and do business in the future. The video features Khalid Elgibali, Mastercard Division President – Middle East and North Africa, who elaborates on …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has signed a contract with UAE-based Falcon Aircraft Recycling on a pioneering initiative, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled, dramatically reducing the environmental impact of the deconstruction process and drastically reducing landfill waste. The extensive materials recovery and repurposing activities will be entirely conducted in the UAE, the airline’s home base, …

Dubai Duty Free was named “Airport Retailer of the Year” for a record tenth time at the recently concluded Frontier Awards held on 27th October at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes, France. Held to coincide with the annual Tax Free World Association (TFWA) conference and exhibition, the Frontier Awards, which are often referred to as “the Oscars of travel …

Kerala’s vibrant tech start-up ecosystem, Kerala Startup Mission, has gained further traction with the signing of the strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fincasa Ventures. The Kerala Startup Mission ecosystem currently boasts 2,900 startups and has raised over $300 million in funding while Fincasa Ventures, a Dubai-based investment advisory firm, has participated in such agreements, including one with the prestigious …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to the holy city of Medina from 27 November 2021. Medina will be served three times weekly from Abu Dhabi using a modern two-class Airbus A321. Fatma Al Mehairi, Vice President Sales UAE at Etihad Airways, said: “We look forward to reconnecting Abu Dhabi with Medina, a city of enormous historic …

The third and final day of the 8th Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) which is being held virtually and organized by Oxford University Press (OUP) was once again a day full of stimulating discourses, debates and book launches. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ILF has continued as a virtual event with some face to face sessions and attended by select …

Dubai Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) recently announced the launch of four new smart individual CSR Labels, offering companies a more convenient way to assess their CSR practices and gain recognition for their outstanding efforts. Companies can apply for one or all of the four new SMART Dubai Chamber CSR Labels namely: CSR in the Workplace, CSR in the …

Relive the magic of festive markets, indulge in holiday cheer with enchanting lights and decorated streets, and treat yourself to endless shopping and warm family gatherings with Emirates this winter. Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover the delightful sights, sounds and tastes of winter across select destinations in Europe and North America for their well-deserved breaks. Customers can begin planning …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seychelles Tourism Board at Expo 2020. The agreement reaffirms the airline’s commitment to the island-nation and outlines joint initiatives to promote trade and tourism to the country. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Sherin Francis, …

HBL wins Pakistan’s Best Bank 2021 award at the Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on 29 October 2021. The Best Bank award recognises the bank that has demonstrated the most significant contribution to national development and the most effective management of its resources including their employees, clients, franchise, community and financials. PBA also recognises HBL as the Best Bank …