Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded the Diamond status in the inaugural ‘APEX Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying’ audit, for efforts in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitisation. The award aims to help re-build confidence in air travel by creating a global standard for health and safety measures. The judges took into consideration …

Gulf Craft, one of the world’s top seven shipyards, celebrated a significant milestone with its flagship megayacht, Majesty 175, successfully completing her maiden sea trial. The yacht, which is due for delivery later this year, was sold to a prominent UAE businessman. The highlight of the Majesty 175’s first sea trial was her remarkable maneuverability, speed, robust hull and rigidness. The …

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 2,152,214 persons abroad, in the UAE or within RTA itself, had benefited from 28 RTA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in 2020. The number reflects RTA’s commitment to shoulder its social, humanitarian and charitable commitments to community members in need everywhere. Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Corporate Administrative Support …

Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center and Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park has appointed Sharad Puri as the new Cluster General Manager. An industry veteran with an exemplary track record, Sharad brings with him an amalgamation of knowledge, experience and learning of over 25 years in the luxury hotels business. In his new role, Sharad will oversee the complete operations …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with The Jorgensen Law Firm PLLC and Ince & Co Middle East LLP / Dubai Branch, recently organised a webinar advising businesses on key considerations for successful commercial contracts. The webinar was attended by 285 participants, including business owners,managers,contract specialists, procurement officers,legal and human resources professionals representing a wide range of economic …

A new digital talk show, Shaam Ki Chai hosted by Pakistani-Canadian powerhouse Nitasha Syed, a Software Engineer and Entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley, is set to premiere on YouTube on 16th January 2021. Shaam Ki Chai endeavours to break through the traditional media framework, irradiating stories of Pakistani Expats that are making waves all over the globe, along with prominent …

The charge of Saifee Eide Zahabi Institute of Technology has been handed over to Saifee Golden Jubilee Educational Trust of the Dawoodi Bohra community. A delegation comprising of the trustees of the Saifee Golden Jubilee Trust and representatives of the Dawoodi Bohra community visited Saifee Eide Zahabi Institute of Technology on Monday. Officials of Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training …

DOHA: Qatar Airways yesterday resumed flights to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a daily service. QR1164 from Hamad International Airport to King Khalid International Airport took off in Doha at 13:45 local time and landed safely at its destination at 15:10. The flight was operated by Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-1000.  Later this week, Qatar Airways will resume …

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek secured six hospitality contracts recently, varying in length from one to three years, valued at AED 7.56 million. Farnek was awarded four hotel/apartment contracts, namely the five-star Fairmont Dubai hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, the three-star 230 room Revier Hotel, situated in Business Bay, the four-star, S Hotel in Al …

ArtOne62 presents Dhoop Kinare by Ghulam Mustafa – a solo exhibition of stunning Landscapes and Cityscapes on Tuesday January 12, 2021 – 2:00 to 6:00 pm at ArtOne 62, D-62, Block 4, Clifton to view these stunning artworks. The exhibition will continue till the 16th of January 2021, from 11 am to 7 pm (Sunday closed). Ghulam Mustafa is an …