DUBAI: The Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1.646 new business licences during February 2018 and completed 23,407 transactions business registration and licensing as Dubai maintained its ability to attract businesses looking to grow competitively and sustainably. Of the total, 11,300 transactions were related to renewals while 2,060 Initial Approvals were given and 3,029 trade names reserved during the same …

DUBAI: The Dubai Mall is recognising International Women’s Day with a three-week celebration shaped to inspire and empower women by celebrating their successes and contributions. The festivities under the ‘International Women’s Month at The Dubai Mall’, launched today with a motivational Women’s Talk with Sass Brown, Dean of the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) and global advocate of …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Thursday’s penultimate fixture of the Meydan Racecourse season was highlighted by what had appeared a competitive 1600m handicap, the Azizi Victoria, but was actually turned into something of a procession by Nathr, one of  trainer Doug Watson’s quintet. Soon in front in the hands of Jim Crowley, retained jockey to the horse’s owner, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured 37 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts during a recognition ceremony held at its premises today. The Dubai Chamber CSR Label was presented to Al Futtaim Carillion, Al Rostamani Pegel, Amlak Finance, Apparel Group, Blue LLC, Chalhoub Group, CHEP Middle East, Clyde & Co, Corporate Business Services, Daikin …

By Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani Sufyan Anis Ozri, executive director Treasury at the WallStreet Exchange Company (Pvt.) Limited was talking with the BizToday team and excerpts of his interview with BizToday are as follows; Team BizToday: Tell us your company WallStreet Exchange company? Sufyan Anis Ozri:   WallStreet was founded by my father Muhammad Anis Ozri (late) during 1994 …

SINGAPORE: Shaheen Air International (SAI), second national carrier of the country, representing Pakistan at 13th Annual Ice hockey tournament defeated Classic Moving by 2-1 in the final to clinch the title of Lion City Cup in Singapore. With an aim of soaring high, Shaheen of Pakistan has reshaped the history in country by claiming this prestigious accolade. Shaheen Air’s team …

DUBAI: The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) has announced that it has formed a new category for its members,the Strategic Corporate Members,and established the Strategic Corporate Members Committee, which would include MEFMA’s pioneering members. MEFMA said it reflects the Association’s focus on developing new opportunities for strategic engagements by the corporate sector and enhance their role in developing the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest fertilizer producer, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) and Pakistan’s largest IPP the Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO) have entered into a strategic alliance to set up a 330 MW Coal based Power Plant in Thar.  The Shareholders Agreement (SHA) was signed amongst HUBCO, FFC and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), a state owned enterprise from China in an event …

KARACHI: Within the framework of NAPA International Theatre & Music Festival, three productions are taking place this year by the Goethe-Institut Pakistan at NAPA. A large number of people are expected to show up at the plays from various backgrounds. Among the organizers are Zoya Ahmed and Huma Tassawar from the Cultural Programs department of Goethe-Institut Pakistan. For the NAPA …

KARACHI: Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo Automatic in titanium is awarded the highest accolade at the iF DESIGN AWARD in the “Product” Category Chosen by a jury of 63 independent experts from the international design community, this prestigious award is bestowed on only 75 of the over 6,000 products taking part in the competition is a confirmation of Bvlgari’s unique ability to …