Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jumeirah Group as of December 2022. A recognised professional in the international hospitality industry, Giannouka joins Jumeirah Group with 20 years of experience in business leadership, operations, hotel development, asset management and strategic …

Musafir.com, a leading online travel agency headquartered in the UAE, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30% in the region. The Middle East is becoming the world’s fastest-growing sports tourism destination valued at an estimated $600bn, according to the World Trade Organisation. Major events such as …

With FIFA World Cup™ excitement heating up, Visa (NYSE: V), the Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA, invites soccer fans to sharpen their financial skills on the virtual pitch with the new version of the educational video game, Financial Soccer. Gamers can suit up as the country of their choice and take their best shot for the coveted trophy by …

BIZ TODAY INTERNATIONAL REPORT DUBAI/KARACHI: CPLC in Karachi is an organization that is in the forefront of people’s affairs after the police, listens to the people and solves their problems. The Chairman ACM Group and President Young Memon Global Wing Farhan Pardesi expressed his views on the occasion of a dinner given in honor of Deputy Chief CPLC West Naveed …

The Brands For Less (BFL) Group, one of the largest retail leaders in the region, has opened its second store in Qatar at the City Center Doha. The group had recently launched its first store in Al Sad Street, Qatar, and is focused on further expanding across the region with the latest opening, in accordance with its customer-oriented goals and …

Paymob, the leading Omni channel payments gateway and financial technology enabler in the MENAP region, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with medIQ Smart Healthcare, Pakistan’s first integrated virtual care platform to drive financial inclusion and lead the way for swift payment acceptance. Smart healthcare is an opportunity that has a lot of potential in Pakistan, a country where …

On September 30, 2022, the National Incubation Center Karachi, in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, launched the ‘Impact Collective’. The initiative is a consortium of organizations committed to initiating research and technology-driven dialogue to address the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in Pakistan. This consortium has brought together academia, think tanks, entrepreneur support organizations, and civil society organizations to …

Danube Properties, the UAE-based affordable housing pioneer and one of the most dynamic and popular private real estate developers in the UAE, said, its latest project Opalz, a twin-tower residential project with sales value exceeding Dh525 million, has been sold out on the first day of launch due to strong demand for Danube Properties homes. This reflects growing public trust …

Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, in partnership with its master franchisee, Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group (KOJ Group), announced a new restaurant in Arjan. The new restaurant is the UAE’s 125th Subway location, expanding the brand’s presence in the region as consumers are increasingly demanding more better-for-you, convenient food options. The restaurant opening included attendance from Subway’s Chief Executive …

Fashion Idol Season 1 hosted by ePricx Agency will take place on October 15 at Ramee Dream Hotel, Dubai. The glamorous evening to be attended by socialites, dignitaries and achievers, will include a gala dinner, dance, fashion and a surprise as well. Epricx held an press conference for the launch of the International Fashion Idol 2022 Event on 28th September …