MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has achieved its best February results in 5 years with the highest seat load factor for February since 2014; immediately a month after launching the boutique airline strategy. With the growth of capacity and the increase of destinations, frequencies and fleet, the February 2019 results show Gulf Air’s strategic …

DUBAI: With 81 weeks and 4 days left until Expo 2020 Dubai, over supply of projects in Dubai is a thing of the past now. According to major players of the industry that participated at the Dubai Property Festival (DPF), Expo 2020, which is expected to attract 25 million visitors, of which 70% will be from outside the UAE, the …

DUBAI: Dubai Press Club (DPC) today honoured the participants and entities who supported the ‘Advanced Economic Journalism’ programme at a special ceremony held on the sidelines of the 18th Arab Media Forum (AMF). Launched in October 2018 in partnership with DP World, the ‘Advanced Economic Journalism’ training programme featured hands-on training sessions, interactive workshops and assessments aimed at introducing journalists …

DUBAI: Business-to-business – or B2B – meetings with carefully selected buyers and suppliers are an effective way to promote exports. Suppliers, ready with custom designed proposals and the necessary logistics and certifications in place, can meet at least ten potential clients in just a matter of hours. At today’s Middle East Trade Forum and B2B meetings in Dubai, around 40 …

KUALA LUMPUR: The world’s largest halal trade show – Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) – is set to boost the promotion of Malaysia as an epicenter for the world’s halal industry. The dedicated halal trade fair organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), will showcase high-quality halal products and services from around the world in Kuala Lumpur and will …

DUBAI: The future of a nation depends on its young citizens. AMSI schools launch Model Federal National Council (MFNC) – a first of its kind platform in the UAE that aims to develop a new generation of Emirati students who could positively contribute to the future of the UAE.  The formation of MFNC was inspired by the ‘Year of Zayed’ …

DUBAI: Emirates has launched a pan-African brand advertising campaign that celebrates the talent and achievements of young Africans, taking the message of ‘New Africa’ to the world. The campaign also features an original music video produced by Kenyan musician and DJ Blinky Bill, inspired by contemporary African electronic club music. Paying tribute to a new generation of African disrupters who …

By Rafiq Vayani BRUSSELS: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to increase its global footprint and launches operations in Belgium by opening a new cargo centre at Brussels Airport. dnata’s expansion into the Belgian capital represents an investment of EUR 8 million and creates up to 100 local jobs with the company. dnata’s new facility, which …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Wayne State University (WSU) commemorated the expansion of their Transfer Student Program agreement in a signing ceremony between AURAK President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and Wayne State Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Keith Whitfield. AURAK, an independent, public, state-owned, non-profit, coeducational institution offering …

DUBAI: Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company announced that GISEC attendees will be introduced to Mimecast’s newly unveiled Threat Centre, with a presentation by Marc French, Senior Vice President and Chief Trust Officer. The Threat Centre is a group of hands-on, cybersecurity experts focused on providing threat intelligence that helps organisations convert threat information into value …