News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on behalf of the private sector, has announced its donation of AED 750,000 to the Al Jalila Foundation that will fund medical research in the UAE. The donation – allocated to medical research related to Covid-19, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and mental health – falls in line with Dubai Chamber’s …

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture announced a detailed recovery plan in its efforts to reinvigorate the national economy through the tourism sector that had been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri said that the recovery plan will be carried out by its agency, Tourism Malaysia, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to provide expanded, multi-risk travel cover on top of its current COVID-19 cover. Provided by Emirates at no additional cost to its customers, and provided by AIG Travel, this cover is the first of its kind in …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces the appointment of Mrs. Shams Al Doseri as Country Manager for its Muscat station after relocating from Ethiopia back into the Middle East. Mrs. Al Doseri will represent Gulf Air in the Sultanate of Oman after gaining a wide experience in sales and outstation roles; a country that …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has announced the return of the 17th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS www.mihas.com.my), which will take place from to 9 to 12 September 2021, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Organised by MATRADE under the patronage of Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, MIHAS …

United King launched their eighth outlet in Karachi with opening-up their latest branch at Karachi’s upscale & posh locality of DHA. With this launch at Badar Commercial Area, DHA Phase 05, United King now made its presence in all major parts of the city. United King – as we see it today – began its journey in the City of …

News Desk DUBAI: EmiratesGBC, an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, acknowledged the inspiring, innovative and continuous efforts of sustainable public and private organisations in the MENA region, at the Annual MENA Green Building Awards – at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Dubai. With a special opening address by Sheikha Shamma bint …

News Desk MUSCAT: Dubai-based Gold Medal, the largest travel consolidator in the Middle East, has expanded its operations into Oman through its partnership with OUA Travel, one of Oman’s leading travel agencies. With both companies part of the dnata Travel Group, as part of an ongoing expansion plan for its business across the region, Oman-based trade agents will now be able to …

News Desk DUBAI: With a promise to enrich the lives of its customers each and every day and following the announcement of a franchise agreement; Al-Futtaim has announced the opening of its Watsons store in Dubai Festival City Mall. Spanned cross 2,900 square feet, the store is designed as a beauty playland for customers with state-of-the-art digital tools such as …

Veteran musician and Strings band-member Bilal Maqsood has curated and directed a new digital music series titled ‘VELO Sound Station 2020’ that will be available on YouTube. VELO Sound Station 2020 which is spread over five episodes with 2-3 three songs per session (14songs in total) and released every Friday debuted in November. 20, 2020. The first three artists featured on Friday …