DUBAI: Racing at Meydan returned on Thursday evening with a seven-race, all-dirt card, including five competitive handicaps and a pair of 1600m maidens. Proceedings began with the first of the maidens, the Longines Ladies Master Collection, contested by six juveniles foaled in the northern hemisphere of whom four were making their debuts. Ahmad bin Harmash-trained Superior, who lived up to his …

KARACHI: OLX has been a market leader in online classifieds since 2006, helping customers around the world buy, sell or exchange almost anything. Globally, OLX serves hundreds of millions of customers in 35+ markets and in over 50 languages. recently, OLX unveiled its biggest global update since its inception by overhauling the entire app and web experience, alongside showcasing a …

ISLAMABAD: Shaheen Air International (SAI) finalized its acquisition deal with a Saudi Prince. The takeover is likely to happen over the course of next 2 months. Javed Sehbai, Acting CEO, SAI said “We have finalized the deal with a Saudi Prince. We will be conducting a press conference very soon to announce about our Investor and share the details of …

ISLAMABAD: Malik Amin Aslam, Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change said that while climate change poses a major threat to Pakistan, there is recognition that we will have to be at the forefront of adaptation and mitigation efforts rather than rely solely on potential financial assistance from the developed world. He was speaking at a seminar titled ‘Road to …

KARACHI: Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited (EPCL) announced financing of USD 35mn from International Finance Corporation, for expansion plans for its production plant of PVC – a chemical used in making numerous plastic products construction materials like water and sewerage pipes, cables, and consumer items like shoes, packaging films, etc – according to a bourse filing on 8th Nov. This financing …

News Desk DUBAI: Member States at the 20th Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today completed the election process for the ITU Council and Radio Regulations Board. ITU Council The ITU is governed by the Plenipotentiary Conference which is the supreme organ of the Union and elects its senior officials, the 48 Members of its Council and its twelve members …

ABU DHABI: A new development is set to redefine the meeting and conference space in Abu Dhabi. In direct response to the rapidly changing demands of event organisers and attendee expectations at business events, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has recognized the importance to introduce a new, flexible, first-of-its kind space for meetings and events. Named ‘The Hive’ …

DUBAI: Emirates is set for its largest participation yet at the 2018 edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA) taking place from 14-16 November. This is the first time the airline will showcase its 100th A380, which is emblazoned with the HH Sheikh Zayed decal as a tribute to the late founding father of the UAE. The aircraft on display …

DUBAI: Katrine Hanna, the young shoe designer who established her luxurious eponymous label in Dubai since 2017, has introduced her shoe collection inspired by the unknown world of Australian flora. With her design ethos to transform women into an allegory of fantastical nature, Katrine Hanna expresses her inspirations through the use of unique material combinations and silhouettes. Starting with the …

LONDON: Gastrodiplomacy in Jordan, plans for Expo 2020 in Dubai, opportunities in Africa and the latest travel trends for the region were all hotly debated topics in the Middle East & Africa Inspiration Zone on Day Three of WTM London – where Ideas Arrive. Increased security, rising demand and growing competition in the Middle East and Africa region is opening …