News Desk DUBAI: Transguard Group has announced today the launch of its Graduate Programme for UAE Nationals. The one-year programme gives successful candidates an opportunity to develop business expertise, managerial skills and knowledge through on-the-job training, assessment, as well as gaining vital skills for the workplace such as teamwork and problem solving. “Transguard Group continues to be dedicated to investing …

DUBAI: Carrefour, which is operated in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim, has recently launched a zero-waste “Green Home” detergent refilling station in collaboration with Planet Pure, at its hypermarket in Mall of the Emirates. This is part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste in line with Majid Al Futtaim’s overarching goal to become net positive …

DUBAI: University students across the UAE will be immersed in the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai thanks to a series of inspiring and educational tours that will offer students the opportunity to make new connections and acquire real-life knowledge. The Expo University Visit Programme will invite all 140,000 students studying full-time at the UAE’s 120-plus universities to experience specially-curated tours …

DUBAI: Cementing its commitment to support the development of rugby in the UAE, Emirates has presented two Emirati rugby youth players with the opportunity of a lifetime to lead out the teams competing in the bronze final on Friday 1 November in Tokyo Stadium during Rugby World Cup 2019. The initiative is part of the airline’s international flagbearer’s programme, which …

DUBAI: Emirates will be operating its A380 service to Cairo International Airport on 2 October 2019, making it the first scheduled commercial airline to operate an A380 flight into Egypt. With the intent to make the world’s largest commercial passenger jet a part of the airline’s scheduled service to Cairo, this inaugural flight will re-affirm the airport’s infrastructure readiness ahead of …

DUBAI: BICSI, the global association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT)/extra low-voltage (ELV) community, will host its 3rd annual ACE Summit in Dubai on 8 October 2019 at the Fairmont Dubai, concurrent with its participation in the 39th GITEX Technology Week.  “GITEX Technology Week attracts the regional and global technology pioneers driving the digital transformation. The ACE Summit held during GITEX …

ISTANBUL: According to 2023 Tourism Strategy aiming to make tourism one of the strategically significant sectors in Turkey, Turkey is switching to a sustainable and income driven model in tourism for the first time. The number of tourists targeted for 2023 is over 75 million and tourism income targeted is 65 billion dollars. Shot in compliance with the objectives in Tourism …

 DUBAI: According to reports1, 5.2% of the UAE population holds some form of cryptocurrencies, indicating a growing interest among people to invest in digital assets. Encouraging Huobi, one of the world’s largest digital assets exchange provider to expand its presence in the UAE and Middle East with its latest range of product offerings. Huobi Cloud; a one stop customised solution …

DUBAI: Organisers of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon have been quick to congratulate the gold medal winning performance of Ruth Chepngetich at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha. Just seven months ago, the diminutive Kenyan stamped her name in the history books with a blistering time of 2:17:08 at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon – making her the …

KARACHI: Tabba Heart Institute hosted an event on “Dil Hai to Jaan aur Jahan hai” to talk about the importance of a healthy heart and proactive lifestyle. Observing World Heart Day 2019, expert physicians, consultants, and healthcare workers delivered talks to educate the public about heart ailments, symptoms, and to promote the importance of a healthy-heart lifestyle. The main objective …