DUBAI: Millions of people from around the world will have the chance to make meaningful contributions to global development goals at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Opportunity Pavilion, the final major design element to be unveiled ahead of the next World Expo. Complementing Expo 2020’s two other Thematic Pavilions, which are inspired by the subthemes of  Mobility  and  Sustainability, the Opportunity Pavilion …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Institute of Cost and Management Accountant of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) will jointly host the 3rd Financial Reform for Economic Development (FRED) Forum today (Monday) in a local hotel here. The forum will attract professionals from over 30 countries throughout Asia. FRED forum started as a joint initiative …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Economy (MoE) recently organized a roadshow to showcase the UAE’s sustainable tourism practices in three Scandinavian cities as part of its National Tourism Programme. The roadshow, held in cooperation with various tourism bodies, local government entities, private sector representatives from Emirates airline and other partners from hotels and travel and tourism offices, …

KARACHI: Official meeting between Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and Dawood Global Foundation President Tara Uzra Dawood and LADIESFUND Awards Committee member Sanam Agha, and discussion on the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the LADIESFUND Women’s Awards of Pakistan 2018 to be hosted by the Governor at Governor House on October 11, 2018 – International Day of the Girl. DGF has also …

VICENZA: VICENZAORO September 2018 – the Jewellery Boutique Show, the international gold and jewellery Show organized by Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG) at Vicenza Exhibition Centre, open until 26th September. A Show that, as Dario Galli, Vice Minister for Economic Development, pointed out, is the leading light of a manufacturing industry that, together with fashion, best represents the Italian ability to produce value thanks …

DUBAI: The finals of BurJuman’s Rising Stars on Friday 21 September 2018 saw a spectacular line-up of performances that truly lit up the stage one last time. With judges dazzled by the calibre of the finalists, difficult decisions were made, and the winners were crowned. At age 16, Katerina Casia was awarded the first place for her singing performance winning …

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines will donate $300,000 to its long-time national partner the American Red Cross and an additional $300,000 to the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to ease the burdens that have been placed upon thousands of Carolinians as Hurricane Florence made landfall last week. The Red Cross donation is possible thanks to the generosity …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday decided to take the parliament in confidence over his recent visit to Saudi Arabia. The prime minister will give all the details regarding his recent during National Assembly session. On the other hand, PM Imran will arrive in Lahore on Sunday where he would be briefed about government’s 100-days plan. During his visit …

DUBAI: Emirates continues to delight customers with its annual Oktoberfest celebrations on board and on the ground. From September 22 to October 7, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and Germany will enjoy a special seasonal menu of Bavarian-inspired food and beverage. The celebrations kick off in the iconic A380 onboard lounge with Paulaner Oktoberfestbier served in a traditional stein or German …

News Desk ABU DHABI: UAE-based International Real Estate and Investment Show today announced tie-up with Abu Dhabi Investment Office, which will give the show a strategic push to attract investors in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and increase investor confidence. The partnership is part of Abu Dhabi’s campaign to develop the non-oil economy which was evident in its recent reforms and Dh50 …