DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: A delegation comprising 160 members from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), under the leadership of Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, has embarked on a mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to delve into promising business prospects. The visit includes the organization of a Business Opportunities Conference aimed at fostering connections between the Pakistani business community and potential …

DUBAI: Transcargo International, TCI, a veteran terminal operator in Egypt, announces the signing of an agreement with Sinai White Portland Cement in Arish and Arabco International Group in Portsaid, for the development of Egypt’s first bulk cement silos terminals, marking a significant milestone in the cement industry in Egypt and its export capabilities. Under the terms of the commercial agreement, …

The Dubai International Boat Show is extending its long-term partnership with host venue Dubai Harbour to accelerate the global yachting community’s international growth missions in the world’s most sought-after marine leisure tourism hub. The agreement provides Dubai International Boat Show with a dedicated infrastructure and location in Dubai Harbour in the immediate and foreseeable future, offering generous opportunities for expansion. …

DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) places significant emphasis on introducing employees to the principles of the circular economy and encouraging them to adopt sustainable behaviours. These efforts have led to DEWA employees recycling 499,541 plastic bottles and aluminium cans from October 2022 until the end of December 2023. This is equivalent to diverting 7,108 kilograms of waste from …

News Desk DUBAI: An Indian national living in Abu Dhabi won US$1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw that took place after the prize presentation ceremony of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Men’s final on Saturday evening, 2nd March. The winning ticket was drawn by French No. 5 tennis player and champion of the tournament, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Ugo Humbert produced a ruthless masterclass to defeat Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in straight sets and seal ATP 500 victory in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tonight. The French No5 seed, who rises to a career-high World No14 after his heroics in Dubai, made it a clean sweep of six titles in six ATP finals with …

MULTAN: Under the auspices of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, the vibrant inauguration of the two-day “Fifth Multan Literary Festival” took place in Multan. Festival observed the participation of prominent figures not only from literary and academic circles but also a large number of people from all across Pakistan. President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, along …

RIYADH: The leading global professional services firm, Deloitte, is taking part at LEAP 2024 as the official Innovation and Emerging Technology Partner. The flagship technology event in Saudi Arabia, held in Riyadh March 4th to 7th, will host the Deloitte space at Hall 2, Stand K20, where visitors will engage in insightful experiences that showcase cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to address …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates General Petroleum Corporation – Emarat has launched the first of its kind project in the UAE and globally, under the name ‘Project Landmark’. Through ‘Project Landmark’, companies and brands will have an unprecedented opportunity to secure naming rights for Emarat’s service stations, which are strategically located in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. It will also …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Pepsi®’s new look takes flight worldwide, taking over iconic global locations as its first major global redesign in fourteen years was unleashed across over 120 markets. The artwork in the UAE featuring the re-designed and refreshed Pepsi® globe logo was unleashed on the world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai to showcase Pepsi’s new visual identity, in …