DUBAI: Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has appointed international property developer Sweid & Sweid to build its new Dubai headquarters for the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region. The move will increase Visa’s capacity to over 500 employees and continue to evolve and expand its capabilities across the 96 countries currently under CEMEA’s Dubai-based …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: After the success of the first Karachi Biennale, Karachi Biennale Trust will be launching the second edition of Karachi Biennale on 26th October 2019. As Pakistan’s largest contemporary art event, The Second Karachi Biennale (KB19) will present a host of multi-disciplinary artist, both from Pakistan and International. This was stated by Niilofur Farrukh CEO and Managing …

News Desk DUBAI: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate three of its exhibitions in Dubai to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting design and technology; Prolight + Sound Middle East, …

DUBAI: The UAE came together this evening to celebrate One Year to Go until Expo 2020 Dubai opens its doors, with spectacular events in all seven emirates marking the milestone moment in style and offering a tantalising taste of what’s to come at the World’s Greatest Show. Global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati singer and Expo 2020 Ambassador Hussain …

By Rafiq Vayani AL AIN: Adventure Emarat, a UAE-based dynamic group of amateur hobby hikers, has found a novel way to commemorate Pink October to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy and fun lifestyle in preventing breast cancer. On October 25, the group has organized a day hike at Green Mubazzarah, Al Ain, followed by an awareness session …

ABU DHABI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited in its meeting held on October 18, 2019, in Abu Dhabi, approved the Bank’s unaudited interim financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2019. The Bank’s pre-tax profits grew by 16% from a year ago, amidst challenging operating environment. The Bank earned post-tax profit of Rs9.242Bn or Rs. 5.20 …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), was named winner of the Gold Stevie® Award, for its implementation of the smart receipt system (TAHSEEL), and the Bronze Stevie® Award, for its implementation of the financial management solution (TAKAMUL), at the 16th Annual International Business Awards®, held at ANDAZ Hotel am Belvedere, Vienna, Austria on Saturday. Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of Sharjah …

DUBAI: Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, situated at the heart of Makkah within Al Naseem District, have signed up an agreement with Esaad Program, an initiative of Dubai Police, on 6 October 2019. The hotels will provide under this collaboration special rates and exclusive packages to the holders of Esaad Cards. Sponsored by Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem …

By Sumaiya Shahadat KARACHI: International Chefs’ Day is a biennial event. This international observance is considered to be a professional day for all chefs around the world. The objective of International Chefs’ Day is to create awareness about healthy food, promote Culinary Industry of Pakistan and acknowledge the industrial chefs who are working endlessly in the Culinary Industry of Pakistan …

KUWAIT CITY: Del Monte®, the leading provider of fresh, healthy and great-tasting food to consumers around the globe, announced the opening of its first café in Kuwait at Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport. The step reflects the company’s endeavor to offer healthier snacks and food on the go to airport employees and passengers transiting through Kuwait airport. Present in …