By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new airport lounge at Dubai International (DXB) to enhance young flyers’ travel experience. The newest dnata facility has been designed and launched exclusively for unaccompanied minors, whose safety, security and comfort are ensured by dnata’s specially trained team at the airport. Located at Terminal …

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Public and private sector players attending the Czech-UAE Business Forum 2019 in Prague called for businesses in the two countries to explore new partnership opportunities in key sectors of mutual interest such as smart city solutions, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, tourism and artificial intelligence, which can support the strategic vision of both governments. The high-level forum, attended by …

ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has issued FTA Decision No. (1) of 2019, setting a daily maximum of AED7,000 for cash refunds of Value Added Tax (VAT) for tourists applying through the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme. In a …

DUBAI: Representatives from government entities have discussed how they can best contribute to Expo 2020 Dubai during a series of workshops in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, as excitement continues to build for the first World Expo ever staged in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The sessions spread the message of #Hayyakum2020, the national engagement …

DUBAI: His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, ENOC’s Group CEO has received an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering by Heriot-Watt University in Dubai for his four decades of significant contribution to the energy industry in the region. Professor Richard A. Williams OBE, Principal & Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus, said: “We are honoured to bestow upon His Excellency …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards. Two years, …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and Umm Al Quwain Tourism and Archaeology Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently. The aim of the MoU is to support both departments’ strategic directions and encourage the exchange of experiences; the departments will also cooperate in terms of tourism research by developing special programs and identifying projects and operational …

DUBAI: As around 2.5 million Muslims from across the world are getting ready for the Hajj pilgrimage this year, medical experts are advising them several health measures and precautions to maintain good health during their annual religious trip to Mecca. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has urged pilgrims to take a mandatory vaccine at least 15 days before …

LAHORE: The Young Leaders Conference (YLC) entered its final two days with an immersive itinerary of keynote and panel sessions led by the best and brightest from development sectors, all looking to provide a fresh perspective on leadership. The themes of the final two days of the YLC were Developmental Leadership and Social Action. The focus during these last two …

NEW DELHI: Two promising Indian startups from New Delhi and Bangalore were named as the winners of a prestigious competition organised by Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest hub of its kind in the region and wholly-owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), which was held during the recent Dubai Startup Hub roadshow to India. ShipsKart, a New Delhi-based …