ABU DHABI: Fan Favourite, Sheldon Shane Cottrell who plays for the West Indies cricket team has been signed by Deccan Gladiators for the upcoming T10 Cricket league to be hosted in Abu Dhabi this November. In recent times, Cottrell emerged as one of the most eye-catching individuals as he became famous for his salute in the recently concluded World Cup …

DUBAI: The UAE’s creative scene is set for a boost with the launch of an extensive programme to promote, support and elevate design and crafts across the nation and help position the sector globally, starting at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Design and Crafts Programme, launched during the region’s largest creative festival, Dubai Design Week, will offer creative, technical and economic support to …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates’ inflight comforts were lauded as it clinched awards for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™ held in Singapore today. The Best Food & Beverage award recognised Emirates’ regionally inspired cuisine and extensive drinks menu. Each year, more than 110 million meals are served on board …

News Desk DUBAI: A sizzling programme to entertain, inspire and shine a light on the world’s most pressing issues has been announced by organisers of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which takes place 4-9 February 2020 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. Big names coming to Dubai for the Festival include TV presenter, cook and bestselling author Nadiya Hussain, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, visual …

DUBAI: GAC Motor held a brand press conference at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show (“the Motor Show”) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Themed “Now’s Your Moment”, the automaker launched its luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the GN8 in the Middle East. The launch signals the next phase of GAC Motor’s growing expansion within the region as part of its vision …

DUBAI: At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November 2019, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Dubai Airshow is an important platform for Airbus to highlight its best-in-class products and innovative services to customers. Airbus’ continued participation at the largest aviation event …

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr. Tariq Masood, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Science of Technology, Government of Pakistan (second from left) visited Valyou Office in Malaysia. He was briefed about the recent Easypaisa – Valyou wallet to wallet remittance backed by Alipay’s Blockchain Technology.  Valyou Team members from left, Eric Yu – Product Executive, Fahad Rehman – Head of Technology and Mohsin Zaman …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user’s location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including check-in desks, Emirates lounges, shops, restaurants or ATMs in the …

DUBAI: Another impressive Transguard Carnival is in the books for Transguard Group, as the company hosted 5,000 employees at its biannual event, which was held at Dubai’s Etisalat Academy Sports and Leisure Club recently. “Transguard Carnival is one of my favourite staff events as it allows both site-based and HQ-based employees to come together outside of their duties and to …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans. With the new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, postpaid customers can choose a plan, based on their need and enjoy complete freedom from calling limits. They can make unlimited calls …