Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is set to return from Wednesday 9th March, uniting the global maritime and leisure industry and underlining the importance of sustainability with a range of interactive features and 34 exciting launches throughout the five-day show. Running from 9th–13th March at its new Dubai Harbour home, the 28th edition of the nautical showcase is the MENA …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has presented 54 companies with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for their outstanding CSR efforts in the second half of 2021. The Chamber recently hosted a virtual ceremony showcasing the companies’ achievements in corporate social responsibility (CSR), which was attended by representatives from the recognised organisations. Seventeen companies were awarded Dubai Chamber CSR Label, 7 companies …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The musical show ‘A Passage to Bollywood’ opened on Wednesday evening at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Earth Stage in the Sustainability District, in front of an ecstatic audience, who were captivated by the songs and exuberant dance numbers. This theatrical extravaganza from has toured the world for the last seven years to rave reviews, and will be …

Pakistan’s cellular and digital services frontrunner, Zong 4G, has been recognized as the most superior network of the country by Pakistan Telecom Authority’s (PTA) latest Quality of Service (QoS) survey (Q4), 2021. In the recent Quality of Service (QoS) survey carried out by PTA in 18 cities and nine motorways, highways, intercity roads across all four provinces to measure the …

This Spring season will be filled with lots of colourful modern and contemporary art from the Middle East, Global South, and beyond with the return of the most anticipated art fair in the region to Madinat Jumeirah on March 11-13, with previews on March 9-10. Art Dubai’s 15th edition is its most extensive edition to date with over 100 galleries …

The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai and the Italian Marine Industry Association (UCINA), is hosting 45 Italian companies at the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show. Last year, the Italian marine industry grew by 23.8% (±5%) with a total turnover of Euro 6 billion. Italy is currently ranked #1 global manufacturer for …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the commercial airline industry showing strong improvement in several areas compared to both 2020 and to the five years 2017-2021. Highlights include: ·         Reductions in the total number of accidents, the all-accident rate and fatalities. ·         IATA members and airlines on the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registry (which includes …

A Pakistani national was announced as the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire at the draw held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Talha Hussain Akhtar Hussain, a 29 year old Pakistani national based in Sohar, Oman became the latest US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 383 with ticket number 0801, …

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has achieved record revenue growth of 49 per cent in 2021 as it continued to outperform expectations with a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in freight carried, contributing towards 55 per cent of the group’s revenue. “2021 was a milestone year for Etihad Cargo,” said Martin Drew, Senior …

A lucky draw and prize distribution ceremony was held by M/s Skills Builders and Developers at their Site of the Project S.B.Skyline, plot no. 85-B, Main Jinnah Avenue,Bahria Town, Karachi. The event was held to celebrate the 7th edition of Pakistan Super League and to distribute prizes. Asad Kathuria, CEO, Skills Builders and Developers, Hanif Sarwar Paracha, M.D, Ahmer Razi, …