News Desk DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai’s proposition as the world’s greatest meeting of minds has been further strengthened through a wide-ranging agreement with Informa that will bring some of the region’s major business and entertainment events to Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), co-located at the next World Expo. DEC will host a number of events organised by Informa during Expo 2020, including the …

DUBAI: The Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Futtaim Lexus Motors for the maintenance of DGW’s Lexus vehicles. The agreement illustrates the shared commitment of both parties to advance customer service, ensure the delivery of safe vehicles, and provide leading car services in the emirate in line with Dubai Plan 2021. H.E. Fahad Ahmed …

By Syed Muhammad Amin KARACHI: Canada’s favorite, Second Cup Coffee Company opened its doors in Karachi recently with a bang, amidst celebrities, media, socialites and friends. The ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the café was done by the H.E. Mr. Tolga Uçak, Consul General Turkey, Ishtiaq Baig, Honorary Consul General Morocco) with other notables Asim A. Majeed, Managing Director Second Cup …

DUBAI: The first cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Customer Excellence Award was officially launched earlier today at the MRM Business Conference in Dubai which also saw the launch of the 11th cycle of the MRM Business Award and 3rd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. Applications for all three awards are now open to companies …

DUBAI: Emirates has signed a codeshare and interline agreement* with SpiceJet to give travellers to and from India seamless access to a wider and a stronger route network. This is the first-ever codeshare agreement signed by SpiceJet. From early 2020, customers travelling to India can take advantage of many more flight options on routes common to both airlines – Ahmedabad, …

DUBAI: Emirates will bring the culinary traditions of one the most beloved holidays in the United States (US) to passengers on flights between the US and Dubai. In celebration of Thanksgiving, Emirates passengers can expect special holiday menus across in Emirates premium lounges in Dubai and in the US and in all classes of service on flights between Dubai and …

DUBAI: Jon Rahm was crowned as the DP World Tour 2019 Champion, also scooping the “Race to Dubai” title, at the 10th edition of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Over 60,000 fans attended the final round of Dubai’s biggest golf event, which has been supported by Emirates for 10 years. As the Official Airline, Emirates engaged with fans across all …

ABU DHABI: In line with the UAE Government’s endeavor to make the UAE a global hub for talents, investors and established businessmen, the Federal Authority for Identity And Citizenship Services (ICA) is expanding the range of its services and facilities for UAE residents who contribute in creating the community’s fabric. The range of services provided by the ICA are Retirement …

DUBAI: ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today marked the ground-breaking of its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion, located near the UAE pavilion and between the Sustainability and Opportunity Districts. Under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy’, the pavilion will be split across five distinct pavilion structures or ‘houses’ inspired by traditional oil storage tanks drawing inspiration …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced its partnership with Yas Marina Circuit to enable 5G connectivity at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019, making it the first 5G powered international racing track in the MENA region. The 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will run for five full days, from 28th November until 2nd December 2019. This incredible racing …