DUBAI: One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascot family for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s greatest inventors. The chatty …

DUBAI: As the leading Security company in the country, it was fitting that Transguard Group showcased the most talked-about innovations and applications of technology during this week’s AVSEC Global symposium, which was held from September 22 to 24th at the JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai. “AVSEC Global brings together aviation security leaders from across the world under one roof to discuss …

ABU DHABI: H.E. Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police awarded philanthropist Firoz Merchant, Founder and Chairman of Pure Gold Group; the Commander in Chief’s Excellence Award 2019. The prestigious award is in recognition of Mr. Firoz Merchant’s service to the community through his ‘Forgotten Society’ initiative, established in 2008, to help release insolvent prisoners. He …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut a range of immersive experiences for mallgoers including a newly relocated and refreshed Emirates A380 Experience, sponsorship of Kidzania with aviation inspired elements, and new Emirates Official Store retail spots across three locations in Dubai Mall. Emirates is joining up with Emaar and enhancing its presence at …

KARACHI: “Karachi Fun Festival” an occasion for all has been arranged on the 28th & 29th of September. Cultural festivities are the veins of Karachi which is actually a way to somewhat relax the people of Karachi from the daily hustles of life and this positive image that we all see is due to the tireless efforts of the electronic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Grand Millennium Dubai, a 5-star property located in Barsha Heights, hosted XPEDITION Annual Gala Awards in partnership with Smile Train, a charitable organization that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palate. The hotel was named by XPEDITION Middle East Magazine as the official address for the one and only reigning Miss Universe Catriona …

LOS ANGELES: dnata,one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its catering operations in the United States. The company has opened two new, state-of-the-art facilities at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and now offers quality catering services from six airports in the country. dnata’s catering operations in the two cities are …

DUBAI: Canon, a provider of imaging technologies and services, has partnered with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for the second consecutive year to support its celebrations of the milestone 10 Year Anniversary of the Dubai Metro, which ran for a ten-day period from 9 September 2019. To mark the occasion, Canon ran a series of promoter activations from Dubai Mall …

News Desk PESHAWAR: ​Careem  Pakistan and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have signed an MoU to onboard Peshawar Rescue 1122 services on the Careem platform, optimizing the dispatching process and enabling Careem customers to book ambulance and fire brigade services through the app. The MoU signing took place at the CM Secretariat in Peshawar and was attended by senior …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently held a workshop at its premises which examined key issues of the UAE Labour Law and provided an overview of existing requirements and policies of the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The workshop, organised in cooperation with Clyde & Co. LLP, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, lawyers and legal …