News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to explore the charming cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan this winter. Embark on a new adventure and discover the country’s rich culture, exquisite culinary scene and breath-taking nature. UAE nationals can also enjoy visa-free entry into Japan for leisure and business purposes. Economy Class and Business Class passengers …

DUBAI: HE Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, and his team visited Emirates Group Security (EGS) facilities in DAFZA and the Transguard Group. The visit emphasised the close cooperation and the trust authorities place in EGS’ ability in preventing crime, and offering better security services, border enforcement and aviation security. The VIP delegation …

News Desk DUBAI: The 2019 edition of the Islamic Banking Index by Emirates Islamic™ demonstrates significant progress made by the Islamic banking sector across parameters, with Islamic banking penetration reaching its highest level since the inception of the Index five years ago. The Islamic Banking Index by Emirates Islamic™ is a benchmark survey revealing the progress, penetration and perception of …

DUBAI: BurJuman is delighted to add to its existing restaurant portfolio a new culinary offering, Asian5-that is sure to set your taste buds alight with the freshest flavours. Asian5 presents five cuisines from across the continent of Asia– Thai, Chinese, Singaporean, Vietnamese and Indonesian. There is something for everyone including abroad vegetarian and vegan selection.  The brand is also committed …

DUBAI: MONOPOLY Dubai, the first regionally inspired version of the iconicboard game MONOPOLY, was officially launched at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Dubai Holding has a total of five property squares on the board, the largest number of locations by a single company. The luxurious Burj Al Arab Jumeirah was officially unveiled as the most exclusive property on the board. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to invest in its operations to ensure a seamless journey for people of determination through the two Dubai airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). dnata employs 950 professionally trained staff, operates dedicated facilities and uses state-of-the-art equipment to deliver the best possible airport …

News Desk DUBAI: The 16th HRSE (HR Summit & Expo), the region’s largest knowledge exchange and best-practise event for HR professionals, has opened in Dubai with exhibitors saying the 2019 event will mark a turning point for the Gulf’s HR industry as demands for increased workplace tolerance, wellbeing and adoption of advanced technology transform the entire sector landscape. HRSE, which …

DUBAI:The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is around the corner and is celebrating its 50th anniversary on 5th-7th December 2019. The event has reached a significant milestone in its lifetime of promoting the true spirit of athletes, pure sportsmanship, solid entertainment and a fun-filled weekend for families and fans. The gathering of over 100,000 people at The Sevens Stadium from all over the world shows how …

DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has organised the second station of the third edition of its ‘Future Trip’ programme – themed ‘Government Innovation’ – bringing together leaders of the first and second tiers from the federal and local governments, as well as the private sector. The event sought to facilitate the exchange of expertise, showcase the …

ISLAMABAD: In another disruptive measure to boost the country’s digital ecosystem, Telenor Pakistan has successfully launched the first ever Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) site in Pakistan. With IoT expected to take over the technological landscape in years to come, the development of NB-IoT site is a major development as the technology ensures low power consumption resulting in higher battery …