By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Visa (NYSE: V), the world leader in digital payments, today hosted an event in support of International Women’s Day that featured a panel discussion – “Fostering and Enabling the Next Generation of Women in Innovative Fin-techs” – on how women can build, sustain, and advance their businesses despite the monetary challenges they face along the way. …

DUBAI: NMC, the largest private healthcare provider in the Middle East, was presented with the ‘UAE Deal of the Year’ award for their five-year USD$400m Sukuk transaction at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards 2019. Commenting on the win, Prasanth Manghat CEO of NMC Healthcare, said: “I am very pleased to accept the UAE Deal of the Year Award; this …

Dubai World Cup: Seeking the Soul, Stewart Set Sail Doubt Dallas Stewart’s chances at your own risk. Too many times has the equal parts charismatic-and-capable conditioner brought a horse into a big race who seemed a cut below the best and proceeded to take home a considerable chunk of the purse. The names have been written about ad nauseam—Lemons Forever (47-1, …

DUBAI: To continue its commitment to fostering the advancement of sustainable development, Middlesex University Dubai’s Institute of Sustainable Development (ISD), partnered with Airbus and DP World to host a training session to promote gender equality in the workplace. Held last month and led by Dr Belisa Marochi, Head of the ISD department, the session welcomed 50 attendees bringing together over …

DUBAI: As new admissions to Indian curriculum schools have already started in the UAE for 2019, parents and school management plan to ensure that their school attendees are provided with a quality education and a safer, more affordable, punctual student transportation service. “Students in Dubai, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), spend on average 30 to 60 …

ABU DHABI: The 13-member delegation of Pakistan Southern Africa Business Forum will attend the Textile Exhibition-TEXPO in Lahore during its visit to Pakistan from 11th to 18th April 2019. Led by PSABF Chairman Muhammad Rafiq Memon the delegation will also have representatives of some major South African companies who have desired to invest in Pakistan in the field of agriculture, …

DUBAI: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently completed the installation of solar panels on the rooftop of Al-Qusais Car Parking Terminal, on the Green Line of Dubai Metro. The move was made in coordination with Shams Dubai smart initiative of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). “RTA has recently installed solar panels on the rooftops of Al-Qusais parking terminal …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: UAE’s Mohammed Ahmed Ghanim Al Marri aboard 9-year-old horse Fagor was crowned champion of the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup 2019 sponsored by Emirates Airline at the 11th running of the prestigious event which is a highlight on the UAE and Arab endurance riding calendar. Ranked 20th in the FEI Endurance Open Riders World Ranking, this …

RIYADH: Visa (NYSE:V), the world’s leader in digital payments, today announced partnerships with Starbucks and Hardee’s to accelerate the use and adoption of Apple Pay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. With Apple Pay, Visa cardholders and iPhone users can make instant payments using their phone via app or on web. As part of Visa’s partnership …

DUBAI: Creating a practical guide to help startups navigate the UAE’s funding landscape, allocating more investment for startup incubators and accelerators, and expanding the existing network of investors who are eager to finance new business ventures are among the key recommendations of a new whitepaper published by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The whitepaper, published in collaboration with Roland …