DUBAI: With the Southern Runway revamp starting tomorrow at Dubai International Airport, Emirates has been working hard to implement measures to further maximise operational efficiencies at DXB and deliver a seamless experience for its customers departing and transiting through Dubai. The Southern Runway Closure at Dubai International Airport will be taking place from 16 April to 30 May 2019. On …

DUBAI: The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) will join the Beautyworld Middle East 2019, the latest edition of the region’s largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in Dubai. The event will kick off on April 15, 2019 and will run until April 17, 2019. The ABCC’s exhibition stand will be located at Hall 2, …

DUBAI: Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) is set to host the first-ever edition of what is to become the most influential Artificial Intelligence (AI) event to date, Ai Everything (AiE). The summit will run from April 30 – May 1, 2019 and will witness the highest calibre of AI talent engage with a thriving global AI community. The two-day event …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled the design of its pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion will be second in size only to that of the UAE pavilion, covering an area the size of two football pitches. The distinctive and memorable pavilion symbolizes the nation’s welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.  The …

DUBAI: Internationally-reputed theatre company Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation and its renowned Founder-Director Mohammad Ali Baig bring the popular Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival to Dubai for the first time. The Festival presents two of the Foundation’s much-celebrated and globally-acclaimed Indian heritage plays, ‘Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada’ and ‘Under an Oak Tree’ at Taj Dubai on April 20th. India-based Qadir …

KARACHI: As part of its efforts to provide its customers with access to the latest technology through high performing smartphones, TVs and mobile accessories, Samsung Pakistan, the world’s leader in electronic appliances, recently opened its premium outlet at LuckyOne Mall in Karachi. Built over 3.6 million square feet with 10 floors, 200 stores, a parking space for over 3,000 cars …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) celebrated its tenth year anniversary and its newly acquired accreditation through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) by hosting “AURAK’s 10th Anniversary Ceremony and AURAK’s SACSCOC Accreditation Celebration” under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi and presence of …

DUBAI: In a move to offer a range of experiences and greater choice for its customers travelling for business and leisure, Emirates will be operating its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class suites from Dubai to Riyadh starting from 16 April  2019 and Kuwait starting from 1 June 2019. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President …

DUBAI: BICSI, the global association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community, will be holding its 2019 BICSI Middle East and Africa District Conference and Exhibition from April 16-18 under the theme ‘From AI to Zettabytes: A Connected Future!’ at Sheikh Maktoum Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. The conference will feature keynotes, a panel discussion, and technical presentations by …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to establish a ‘Cloud centre of Excellence’ that will aim to build its capacity for the delivery of cloud services and platforms, as well as upskill the emirate’s public sector workforce. This partnership is …