By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), received today its first Airbus (A321neo Long Range). The aircraft flew nonstop from Airbus’s facility in Hamburg to Sharjah International Airport. Air Arabia is the first Middle Eastern airline to operate the A321neo LR and this delivery is the first of six aircraft …

DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai and its legacy are expected to contribute AED122.6 billion of gross value added (GVA) to the UAE’s economy from 2013–31, according to the EY report, ‘The economic impact of Expo 2020 Dubai’. The report states that Expo 2020 is also expected to support up to 905,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) job-years in the UAE from 2013–31, which …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: In a keynote address at the Afghanistan Mining Investment Forum convened by INVEST, a global initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to mobilize private investment in partner countries, H.E. Minister of Mines and Petroleum Nargis Nehan announced 43 new large and small-scale mining projects available for private sector investment and development. The projects …

DUBAI: With the Southern Runway revamp starting tomorrow at Dubai International Airport, Emirates has been working hard to implement measures to further maximise operational efficiencies at DXB and deliver a seamless experience for its customers departing and transiting through Dubai. The Southern Runway Closure at Dubai International Airport will be taking place from 16 April to 30 May 2019. On …

DUBAI: The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) will join the Beautyworld Middle East 2019, the latest edition of the region’s largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in Dubai. The event will kick off on April 15, 2019 and will run until April 17, 2019. The ABCC’s exhibition stand will be located at Hall 2, …

DUBAI: Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) is set to host the first-ever edition of what is to become the most influential Artificial Intelligence (AI) event to date, Ai Everything (AiE). The summit will run from April 30 – May 1, 2019 and will witness the highest calibre of AI talent engage with a thriving global AI community. The two-day event …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled the design of its pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion will be second in size only to that of the UAE pavilion, covering an area the size of two football pitches. The distinctive and memorable pavilion symbolizes the nation’s welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.  The …

DUBAI: Internationally-reputed theatre company Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation and its renowned Founder-Director Mohammad Ali Baig bring the popular Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival to Dubai for the first time. The Festival presents two of the Foundation’s much-celebrated and globally-acclaimed Indian heritage plays, ‘Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada’ and ‘Under an Oak Tree’ at Taj Dubai on April 20th. India-based Qadir …

KARACHI: As part of its efforts to provide its customers with access to the latest technology through high performing smartphones, TVs and mobile accessories, Samsung Pakistan, the world’s leader in electronic appliances, recently opened its premium outlet at LuckyOne Mall in Karachi. Built over 3.6 million square feet with 10 floors, 200 stores, a parking space for over 3,000 cars …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) celebrated its tenth year anniversary and its newly acquired accreditation through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) by hosting “AURAK’s 10th Anniversary Ceremony and AURAK’s SACSCOC Accreditation Celebration” under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi and presence of …