LONDON: British Airways’ customers are getting a taste of what it’s like to fly at the front of the aircraft as the airline trials cutting edge virtual reality technology at check-in desks at its home at Heathrow Terminal 5. After taking the 360° tour of the Club World cabin, customers who like the look of the additional space, the lie-flat …

AJMAN: The Department of Economic Development – Ajman, organized a Government Privileges Forum for local, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in partnership with the National Program for SMEs. The forum, which was held at the Ajman Saray Hotel, discussed the privileges offered by the National Program for SMEs, which operates under the Ministry of Economy, and how to coordinate with …

KARACHI: America Pakistan (AMPAK) Business Development Forum has announced its support for United Business Group (UBG) in FPCCI upcoming elections being held on December 28. Forum has congratulated S. M. Munir Patront-in-Chief UBG and other group members for its three vice presidents elected unopposed. In his statement, founder and president of the forum, Nawaid Isa, President forum’s Pakistan Chapter Shujaat Ali …

DUBAI: Enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan was the topic under discussion at the Annual Networking Reception hosted at Dubai Chamber’s representative office in Baku. More than 200 representatives from the UAE and Azerbaijan public and private sectors attended the event, which was held in Baku. The annual gathering marks a significant activity …

DUBAI: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced another successful year for its consumer and entertainment events as it closes 2018 having hosted over 500,000 visitors across more than 29 events. This shows approximately seven percent increase in visitor numbers for the consumer and entertainment events from 2017. Ranging from pop concerts and theatrical productions to consumer shows and sporting …

BANGKOK: General Prayut Chan-o-Cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, together with H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of ASEAN, visited the Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) exhibition booth at the Thailand Together event for the ASEAN Chairmanship 2019. The Prime Minister and the Secretary-General of ASEAN was greeted by Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham, THAI President, senior executives from both THAI …

News Desk DUBAI: TAMANI Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment in Dubai, located right in the heart of Dubai Marina, delights guests with generous offers during the festive season. Festive Lunch at Café Society – Unwrap the festivity and rejoice with family and friends with a sumptuous festive-themed spread.  A Set Menu of traditional and international mouthwatering dishes and savories awaits …

DUBAI: The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, is raising the bar yet again by adding another Guinness World Record title to its credits – this time, clinching the record for the World’s Largest Christmas Bauble Ornament at Star Atrium, The Dubai Mall. Weighing an astounding 1,100 kilograms, the metallic bauble ornament was bespoke made for …

DUBAI: The Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to make the latter’s nine laboratories available to UAE scientists for scientific research. The MoU forms part of the ‘Open Labs’ initiative, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler …

KARACHI: K-Electric has announced a massive crackdown against defaulters and theft of electricity in different parts of the city. The non-discriminatory crackdown will be across the city and all legal measures will be used for strict enforcement. Campaign against theft and defaulters is in line with the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act of 2016. As Per K-Electric’s Spokesperson, “Defaulters have been given till 20th of January 2019 …