DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume. The closure of one of DXB’s two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport’s capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic of 5.6% year on year. …

DUBAI: Visa (NYSE:V), the world leader in digital payments, has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai’s new Coca-Cola Arena – the region’s largest multipurpose indoor arena. The multi-year partnership presents Visa cardholders and clients with exclusive pre-sale access to world-class events and unprecedented experiences for them including backstage experiences. The partnership aligns with Coca-Cola Arena’s cashless ambition and goal of …

DUBAI: Eight prominent business leaders have been selected to mentor high-potential startups from the UAE and Africa participating in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum (GBF) Mentorship Programme. Four UAE-based mentors and four Africa-based mentors have joined the first-of-its-kind programme which aims to foster cross-border cooperation between the two startup communities and help participants expand their global …

News Desk MAKKAH: Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, the newly opened properties that situated in Al Naseem district within the holy city of Makkah, are pleased to officially announce the appointment of Mr. Haitham Effat in the position of cluster director of sales and marketing. Effat will oversee all sales and marketing operations and lead the sales team in …

ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new electronic system for registering Excise Goods as part of its plans to continuously develop the tax system as a whole, and Excise Tax procedures, in particular. In a press statement issued today, the Authority explained that the new system offers accurate and transparent procedures for registering excise goods with …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Flag-Hoisting Ceremony was held at the premises of the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi, Saturday (17/8/2019) to mark the 74th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Staff of the Consulate General along with their families and Karachi-based Indonesian community, including Indonesian students, as well as number of Pakistani guests attended the event. …

KARACHI: Mr. Emil Wyss, who was the Consul General of Switzerland in Karachi from 2014-16, is back in Pakistan. “Just before leaving Karachi after my diplomatic assignment ended, my wife and I committed to revisit this beautiful country every year around the 14th of August. I’m very happy that I could come this year to celebrate the Pakistani Independence Day …

LONDON: British Airways has celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully-electric, remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s 140-strong short-haul fleet out to the runway for take-off for the last two years. British Airways is the first and only airline to use the eco-friendly, emissions-free Mototok tugs, which replace traditional diesel tugs and …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, is driven to ensure the well-being of its employees by all means. Committed to educate its employees on the importance of taking personal care advice along with Skin Care, Oral Health & Eye Check, the hotel apartment recently hosted a wellness workshop …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport, on Wednesday 14th August, received the first delegations of pilgrims returning from the Holy Land, where they were greeted with flowers and Arab hospitality. The airports dedicated efforts for the pilgrims meant they offered many facilities, with an aim to ease the troubles of travel, with speedy completion of procedures, from (Number) regular and …