MOSCOW: Dubai-based flydubai is marking the fifth anniversary of its first flight to Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport (VKO). In the last five years, more than 450,000 passengers have flown with flydubai on this route. The airline expanded its service to the capital of Russia following four years of operations to several other Russian destinations.  Russia has been a key market on …

DUBAI: Epson is participating in the region’s leading technology show, GITEX Technology Week 2019, and showcasing its unique solutions for businesses, education, professional display, hospitality and retail. These range from projector technologies to robotics, printing solutions, visual imaging and augmented reality. A stand-out feature of this year’s Epson stand is a 180-degree shared virtual reality (VR) projection space, housed inside a …

DUBAI: One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascot family for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s greatest inventors. The chatty …

DUBAI: As the leading Security company in the country, it was fitting that Transguard Group showcased the most talked-about innovations and applications of technology during this week’s AVSEC Global symposium, which was held from September 22 to 24th at the JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai. “AVSEC Global brings together aviation security leaders from across the world under one roof to discuss …

ABU DHABI: H.E. Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police awarded philanthropist Firoz Merchant, Founder and Chairman of Pure Gold Group; the Commander in Chief’s Excellence Award 2019. The prestigious award is in recognition of Mr. Firoz Merchant’s service to the community through his ‘Forgotten Society’ initiative, established in 2008, to help release insolvent prisoners. He …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut a range of immersive experiences for mallgoers including a newly relocated and refreshed Emirates A380 Experience, sponsorship of Kidzania with aviation inspired elements, and new Emirates Official Store retail spots across three locations in Dubai Mall. Emirates is joining up with Emaar and enhancing its presence at …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, recently conducted a free medical camp for its employees aimed at giving importance of their health and motivating them to take apt medical care. The employees were given lectures by doctors from Grand Infinity Medical Centre on preventive measures and how to …

KARACHI: “Karachi Fun Festival” an occasion for all has been arranged on the 28th & 29th of September. Cultural festivities are the veins of Karachi which is actually a way to somewhat relax the people of Karachi from the daily hustles of life and this positive image that we all see is due to the tireless efforts of the electronic …

DUBAI: Emirates Islamic is the first Islamic bank in the UAE offering visitors to the country the option to carry out dynamic currency conversion of their cash withdrawals when using their Visa card at any Emirates Islamic ATM across the country. The initiative follows a successful pilot by Emirates NBD Group in partnership with Network International, the leading enabler of …

KARACHI: To celebrate of the vibrant Brazilian culture, Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi and EIGHTEEN are going to host a three-day Brazilian Soul, Food and Music Festival in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil. The festival will kick off at the hotel on 26th September 2019 and will attract food and music enthusiasts in Karachi. The Brazilian Guest Chef Kiki Ferrari, accompanied …