Dubai Duty Free announced annual sales of Dhs3.563 billion (US$976 million) in 2021 which is 40% higher compare to last year. The operation recorded over 9 million sales transactions throughout the year, an average of 25,000 sales transactions per day, while over 26 million units of merchandise were sold. Reflecting on the year, which was still overshadowed by Covid-19, Colm …

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, confirmed that it has created an appropriate work environment for ‘people of determination’ employees, who are making great efforts to overcome life’s challenges. The cooperative takes initiative to attract, integrate and empower them to perform their work to the fullest potential. Union Coop points out that it has employed several many …

Buoyed on by a steady increase in tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka, with confidence and pride, presented the country’s tourism roadmap on the Expo 2020 Sri Lanka National Day which was celebrated on Monday, 03 January 2022, at the Expo Media Centre in Dubai. Expo 2020 Sri Lanka National Day was led by Honourable G. L. Peiris, the Minister of Foreign …

The Malaysia Pavilion, in collaboration with Emirati artist Shatha Essa Al Mulla, has presented Expo 2020 Dubai with a beautiful artwork in honour of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee. The art was created after the Emirati artist and designer used the Expo 2020 Business App – Expo 2020’s official business platform, designed to facilitate business connections before and during the event …

Dubai Internet City, the region’s largest hub for technology companies and talent, has announced a deal with Khazna Data Centers, one of the largest wholesale data centre providers in the Middle East and North Africa, to establish two state-of-the-art facilities to further support enterprises of all sizes by enabling the integration of technology across all business functions. The government’s ambition …

The UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, for cooperation in the field of culture encompassing antiquities, heritage, arts and libraries. The two countries have agreed to support cultural and creative industries and talented people as well as exchange knowledge …

Infection control society Pakistan with their collaborators Safe Covax Program, Bridge Consultants Foundation, Balochistan Research Foundation, PEBS Hospital and Shifa Medical Devices launched Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Friendly Health Care facilities campaign as a new year resolution for Safe Communities in Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Rafiq Khanani(President ICSP),Qazi Sajid (President PEBS) and others signed pledge with their teams to make …

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, today toured the Montenegro Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and learned about the country’s natural wonders and rich biodiversity, showcased at the site. The Minister was briefed on Montenegro’s environmental protection efforts, aimed at preserving natural resources and biodiversity, that are being implemented and expanded by the current government that …

Pakistan’s cellular and digital services leader, Zong 4G, has entered into a partnership with DHA Bahawalpur to power the latter with its best-in-class 4G connectivity. With over 14000 towers Zong 4G, Pakistan’s widest data network company, is equipped to provide the best communication services and customized solutions for the development of current and future residential developments. Under the agreement, Zong …

DUBAI: The highlight of Expo 2020 Dubai’s New Year’s Eve proceedings, a magical ball drop to rival that of the famous event in New York’s Times Square, welcomed 2022 with a glittering flourish at Al Wasl Plaza at 0000 GST, accompanied by two fireworks displays that lit up the night sky. As glasses clinked with midnight toasts made across the …