By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT/DUBAI: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Omani Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, is preparing to participate in the activities of this year’s edition of the Arabian Travel Market, from May 1-4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This annual participation comes within the framework of the keenness of the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the …

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) participated in the Health, Safety, and Environment event by Zayed University in Dubai, to introduce university students, employees, and faculty members to the most prominent international practices in occupational health, safety and the environment. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to increase awareness of the importance of the environment, health and safety among the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC), a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flat6Labs, the leading early stage venture capital firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between the two parties to support and enable women entrepreneurs to grow …

Sanam Marvi, a celebrated Sufi and Folk singer in Pakistan, was recently announced as the Ambassador for Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan program for the month of April. Sanam, who has been ruling over the hearts and minds of listeners across the globe for the past 14 years, has recently been featured on Spotify EQUAL’s digital billboard in Times Square, NYC, standing …

Ethiopian Airlines, the leading and fastest growing Airline in Africa, is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April 1973. Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural flight arrived in London-Heathrow on a Boeing 720-B commencing with two flights a week. The flight was originally operated via Cairo, Rome and Frankfurt with First Class and Economy Class. …

etisalat by e& today announced the revamp of its business mobile plans to meet customers’ evolving needs in the changing business ecosystem with more data and other benefits than ever before at no additional charge. Business First Plus and Business Xtreme are plans designed to meet the growing demand for data businesses where customers enjoy increased data allowances, enabling them to stay …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is poised to showcase its latest roster of innovative products and fan-favourites at this year’s 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market, which gets underway on 1 May. A milestone year for the event, which is celebrating its third decade of connecting the travel industry, this year also marks Emirates 30th year of partnership and commitment to ATM. When …

The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on April 27, 2023, approved the Bank’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The beginning of 2023 has been challenging due to the economic slowdown in the country, high inflation, and currency devaluation. Despite the challenging landscape, the Bank posted a profit after tax …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In the heart of Dubai’s bustling financial district, Emirates is set to launch a new City Check‑in and Travel Store, enabling customers to conveniently book travel, check-in for flights, drop luggage, shop for travel essentials, and save time at the airport. Located in the elite ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the state of art facility …

A CEO from Germany was announced as the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion at the draw held today in Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Marc Briese, a 47-year-old German national based in Seevetal in Germany, became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 421 with ticket number 3982, which he …