UAE-based Bangladeshi auto parts traders and auto service providers are planning to invest in setting up a number of parts manufacturing plants in Bangladesh’s fast-growing US$4.42 billion automotive industry. Representatives of the UAE-based auto parts re-sellers and owners of auto service centres expressed their desire to set up auto parts manufacturing plants in Bangladesh at a recent meeting with the …

Sofitel Dubai Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Director Of Marketing, PR, and Communications. A passionate hotelier with a penchant for effective communication, Aline spearheads Sofitel Dubai Downtown’s Marketing department. Her responsibilities include driving all brand exposure activities, conceptualising and leading promotions, and serving as a trusted brand advisor. Joining Pullman Hotel & Residences in 2018 …

DUBAI: Morocco celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 on Sunday with a visit by His Excellency Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco, an impressive aerobatic display by the Green March Moroccan Patrol, and a performance by one of the nation’s most eminent pianists, Marouan Benabdallah. His Excellency Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco, accompanied by Nadia Fettah …

The Annual General Body Meeting of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi held on Sunday, 26th December, 2021 turned into a major social and cultural event in the city. A large number of well-known intellectuals, poets, writers, painters, and artists who are members of the Arts Council were engaged in meetings and discussions before and after the General Body Meeting. The General …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: A lavish wedding ceremony took place in metropolis which became talk of the town. It was none other than Hiba Sethi, daughter of former Member National Assembly Khawaja Sohail Mansoor Sethi and sister of President National Youth Alliance & Youth Leader associated with Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Khawaja Bilal Mansoor Sethi, has been married to Sameer …

News Desk DUBAI: With golden shores washed by the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf and an idyllic atmosphere that combines Polynesian style with French art de recevoir, Sofitel Dubai The Palm is the ‘go to’ destination for this New Year’s Eve. Nestled under a beautiful star-studded sky and surrounded by twinkling lights, Sofitel is offering a collection of unparalleled …

In celebration of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, Etihad Rail, Emirates Nature-WWF, Fujairah Municipality, the Fujairah Environment Authority and Fujairah Adventures Centre, supported by Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority, inaugurated the historic Al Bithnah Nature and Heritage Trail in the Emirate of Fujairah. The emirate’s 50th nature trail, which marks the UAE’s 50th anniversary, is the country’s very first community-built tourism trail and …

KPMG International announced annual aggregated revenues for KPMG firms globally of $32.13 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2021 (FY21). Reporting a 10% increase in US dollar revenues from FY20, this follows an extensive period of investment and focus on priority services and solutions addressing the challenges faced by businesses across the globe. Strong growth was achieved across functions: …

Dubai Chamber recently organised its last quarterly meeting of 2021 with the Business Groups and Business Councils which operate under the Chamber’s auspices, as part of its mission to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai. During the meeting, the Chamber reviewed the emirate’s economic landscape, growth prospects and investment opportunities, and introduced the private …

Academy and Grammy award-winning composer A.R. Rahman tonight performed a special concert with a host of other Indian stars at Expo 2020 Dubai. The performance, which took place at Jubilee Park, saw the musician performing live for the first time in almost two years and featured some of his most loved Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam compositions A.R. Rahman said ahead …