The Taqdeer Award, held every two years under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has announced Dubai Chambers is providing several new business incentives for outstanding companies and workers who are recognised Taqdeer Awards winners. The four incentives provided by Dubai Chambers …

Etihad Airways has picked up top honours at the prestigious 2022 Airline Economics Middle East, Africa & Islamic Aviation 100 Awards yesterday evening. The carrier won the coveted Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year Award, with Chief Financial Officer Adam Boukadida receiving the Middle East & Africa CFO of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Now …

Emirates has once again been recognised for its role in growing Maldives’ tourism industry. The world’s largest international airline has been presented with the ‘President’s Tourism Gold Award’ at an awards gala ceremony held on 3 October to mark National Tourism Day in the idyllic archipelago. As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Ministry of Tourism Maldives, Emirates received …

Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial team in the Middle East, Far East, West Asia and Europe, to support the airline’s efforts in rebuilding its global network amidst the increase in travel demand and the easing of restrictions. This latest move will see 11 seasoned UAE Nationals positioned in vital markets where they will lead the airline’s commercial …

Dubai-based retailer ‘Union Coop’ maintains that its Al Barsha south mall is one of the most distinctive shopping centers that it has to offer, as it was designed according to modern standards in the Al Barsha South area in the Emirate of Dubai, to serve multiple adjoining areas, pointing out that it is home to more than 45 shops and …

Every organization should have a digital presence. Mrs. Shama Rashid, Founder, Karachi Women Entrepreneurs (KWE) and leader of women’s entrepreneur club. She is also a wife, mother, cook and the assured leader of KWE, which was founded in 2021. Her mission is to connect, encourage, inspire and educate women who are Mommypreneurs, Connect Group Leaders, Women’s Ministry Leaders, Solopreneurs and …

Integrated creative agency, JWI, has appointed Adele Baxter as Client Services Director for the Middle East region. With over 10 years of global experience across the UK, Europe, APAC and MENA, Baxter joins from boutique digital agency, Flourish Digital Marketing, where she lead the growing team and worked with a diverse portfolio of international organizations including Samsung and Philip Morris. …

The value of the UAE e-commerce market is expected to reach $9.2 billion in 2026, while the sector’s share of total retail sales in the UAE is projected to reach 12.6 percent by the same year, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce has revealed. The study, based on data from Euromonitor and released ahead of GITEX Global 2022, highlighted …

By Vinita Hirani DUBAI: Aparna Bajpai, Founding CEO of BeingShe organization, confirmed that Dubai’s biggest fashion and talent show will be back again for the 4th time this November. Each year, the pageant brings together women from different backgrounds to represent their countries in their empowerment journey. Brand endorsement opportunities, international media exposure, modeling portfolio books and an annual membership …

Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the RAK Energy Summit kicked off today at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center in Ras Al Khaimah, with high-profile attendees from the UAE and around the world. The summit and exhibition were opened with …