While Expo 2020 Dubai has concluded, the Malaysia virtual Pavilion set up for the world expo continues to provide a platform for businesses to network and forge collaborations including through business matching applications. The virtual platform will continue to ride on the success of the expo to promote trade and businesses on a global scale. The on-demand platform can be …

Dubai Trade, a DP World company and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement to allow the local business community easier access to the Chamber’s trade services. This includes certificates of origin, attestation, and other membership services, which will be accessible on the Dubai Trade Portal, a single window platform for international trade. The agreement was signed by …

Yalago,one of the world’s fastest-growing global leisure bedbanks, part of the Emirates Group, has appointed a General Manager amidst plans to expand the company’s team across the globe, and as it records the highest weekly sales creation levels in its history in Q1 2022. Since its inception in 2017, Dubai-based Yalago has built a strong reputation for its market-leading rates, …

Emirates and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint cooperation and initiatives targeted at attracting more investments into Dubai by supporting new and existing businesses registered or licensed in the free zone. Under the MoU, both parties will explore opportunities to offer a number of travel-related incentives for new and existing SMEs and …

RIYADH/DUBAI: Following the acknowledged success of the 2021 edition, KPMG in Saudi Arabia has returned with another competition, to find the most influential and inspiring tech innovator of the year. The firm is looking to find technological disruptors and influencers who are helping to reshape the world and leave a positive impact, and has invited entrepreneurs and start-ups to apply. …

As part of its participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2022, the Royal Commission for AlUla announced the launch of its first Travel Agent Training Programme & Trade Information Hub – AlUla Specialist. The bespoke online hub will drive awareness of AlUla as a new and unexplored heritage and culture destination of global significance. The training platform will facilitate global travel agents …

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. (MMBL), the largest digital bank in Pakistan, is celebrating 10 years of successful banking operations. With a focus on promoting financial inclusion across the country, MMBL is currently operating with over 100 branches across Pakistan and is serving over 39 million customers including 15 million+ monthly active mobile wallets. Since its inception in 2012, MMBL has …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in the United Arab Emirates held a special press conference on 10th May 2022, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Center – saw the official launch of …

The future of international travel and tourism came under the spotlight yesterday (Tuesday 10 May) on the Global Stage at the 2022 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). During a session entitled ‘Airlines evolving for the future’, hosted by John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting, Adel Abdullah Al Ali, Board Member and Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia and Tony …

Emirates welcomed Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence to its stand during his tour of Arabian Travel Market. Sheikh Nahyan was officially welcomed by Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President International Affairs, who briefed him on the airline’s latest onboard products, and highlighted the new full Premium Economy cabin experience, which debuted this year …