ABU DHABI: Etihad Engineering, the industry-leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) division of Etihad Aviation Group, has collaborated with EOS and BigRep, both leading 3D printing technology providers, to open the region’s first additive manufacturing facility with Design and Production Approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The laboratory, located at the Etihad Engineering facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi …

DUBAI: Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached 1.3 million for the first nine months of the year despite a seasonal contraction in traffic volumes during the third quarter.  Key Facts and FiguresDWC welcomed 21,926 customers during the third quarter, down -81.6% mainly due to seasonal fluctuation in traffic during the summer, taking the year to date traffic to …

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sanofi to cooperate in implementing “Kids” program which aims to safeguard school students from diabetes. The agreement aims to enhance awareness about diabetes and the benefits of eating healthy food and engaging in physical activity among school students, as well as to encourage …

OXFORD, UK: Oxford University hosted a discussion on Pakistan’s relationship with the United States and its investment potential with Ambassador Ali J. Siddiqui, Pakistan’s Ambassador At-Large for Foreign Investment and former Ambassador to the United States. The event hosted with Ambassador Siddiqui is a part of a series of talks designed to build cross-cultural dialogue and awareness by the Oxford …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As Emirates aircraft make their way to the Dubai Airshow site today, the airline is gearing up for the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, where it will showcase its full family of commercial and training aircraft. With Expo 2020 Dubai less than a year away, Emirates is set to showcase its latest Airbus A380 and Boeing …

MUSCAT: Oman Air has extended its support for the Oman Football Association, continuing its role as the Official Carrier of the Sultanate’s national team for 2020. The organisations’ leaders signed the agreement on Wednesday in a ceremony at Muscat International Airport. Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi welcomed the new agreement: “We are delighted to renew the agreement with the …

KARACHI: In line with its commitment to facilitating industrial and commercial customers K-Electric signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KFC/Gray Mackenzie Restaurants International to add them to a growing list of corporate consumers who are benefiting from KE’s Centralized Billing Mechanism (CBM)/Single Billing Solution payment system. The agreement was signed by Amer Zia, Chief of Distribution of K-Electric and …

DUBAI: With diabetes affecting more than one in five people living in the UAE, every effort should be made to curb unhealthy lifestyle prevalent among the majority of the residents in the country, a Dubai-based health expert said on World Diabetes Day. “Balancing good health with a healthy work ambience is imperative in this competitive arena. Let us strive to …

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 …