BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: The UAE’s annual literary extravaganza, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature inaugurated today at the InterContinental Hotel, from Dubai Festival City till 9 March 2019 with a packed programme bringing the brightest and best writers, thinkers and creators to Dubai to inspire, enlighten and entertain. Tolerance, Sustainability and Future Worlds, including the impact of AI and …

DUBAI: Middlesex University Dubai is pleased to announce the launch of the Centre for Applied Research, an extension of the University’s commitment to providing research-driven platforms for industry partnerships and educational development. To celebrate the launch, the centre held its first round table on 26th February 2019 in the presence of industry leaders, including key stakeholders from the Dubai Police, …

KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan welcomed its new members and recognised its high achievers from across the country in glittering ceremonies in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad on February 18, 19 and 21, respectively. Themed ‘Strategic Business Leaders | Capacity & Character’, the New Member Ceremonies celebrated the achievement of ACCA members who attained the membership milestone …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Roger Federer moved tantalisingly closer to his 100th career title by overcoming a resilient Marton Fucsovics 7-6 6-4 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. His next opponent will be sixth seed Borna Coric, who defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 4-6 6-2 7-6. The second semi-final sees fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas take on Gael Monfils. Tsitsipas recovered from a second set disappointment …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAi: Stefanos Tsitsipas recovered from a second set disappointment to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 6-7 6-1 and reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday. He will next play recent Rotterdam champion Gael Monfils, who also struggled to overcome a gallant challenge but emerged from his battle against Ricardas Berankis with a 6-1 6-7 6-2 victory. Berankis …

DUBAI: Thursday’s ninth meeting of the 2019 Dubai World Cup Carnival was highlighted by the Nad Al Sheba Trophy sponsored by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum City-District One (G3), the key local prep for the $1.5 million Dubai Gold Cup sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (G2) on Dubai World Cup night. Two other Listed stakes, the Meydan Classic for 3-year-olds …

ABU DHABI: Attracting over 15,000 quality trade visitors and closing billions of rupees deals of the most modern technology and machinery, three-day textile and garments exhibition IGATEX Pakistan successfully ended on Thursday at Expo Centre Karachi. More than 500 companies from 37 countries participated and remained there despite tension between Pakistan and India showing their commitment towards peace and stability. …

DUBAI: The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has launched the Smart Mobile Service, the latest addition to the Maritime innovation and transformation march, with positive interaction from exhibitors and visitors at the Dubai International Boat Show 2019 at Dubai Water Canal. Hailing from the smart car concept, the Smart Mobile Service, is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technological innovations offering …

GENEVA: ​Media registration is now open to all journalists who wish to cover ITU’s Global Forum on Emergency Telecommunications (GET-19), 6-8 March 2019, which will highlight the role of technologies in disaster risk reduction and management. ITU assists countries in disaster risk reduction and management through the design of national emergency telecommunication plans and the setting up of early warning and monitoring …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Following a comprehensive upgrade, one of Porsche’s most popular models, the Macan, is now available in the market. With performance credentials that underline the model’s position as the true sports car in its segment, the latest generation was showcased to guests at a special event held by Porsche Centre Dubai, Al Nabooda Automobiles, at the showroom’s …