MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently exhibited at the Philippines Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Travel Tour Expo and the Thai International Travel Fair (TITF). Both events provided a platform for Oman Air to showcase its latest news and products, and proved to be a great success. Oman Air representatives welcomed guests at both events …

DUBAI: Spotlighting the importance of literature and the power of reading as key to connecting with and understanding the world around us, Emirates is celebrating its 10th year of supporting the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.  The airline has been a key to the growth of the festival, which has become a mainstay on the Dubai cultural calendar. The festival started …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018, which paved the way for stronger investment and trade ties between Dubai and the city-region of Bogotá, Colombia. The agreement was signed by His Excellency …

KARACHI:  A CSR project of tree plantation was organized here at Schole International Academy today in collaboration with Special Olympics Pakistan and Global Green. The project involved the plantation of saplings at the school by the children of Special Olympics and later interacting with visiting celebrity Junii Zeyad, who sang for them, and gave them gifts.With the saplings donated by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, today officially opened the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show at its stunning temporary home at the mouth of the Dubai Canal in Jumeirah. Held from February 27th to March 3rd at the Dubai Canal, next to the Dubai Ladies Club, the Middle East’s number one …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai will provide an unprecedented opportunity for countries in the Arab World and Latin America to redefine themselves on a global scale, H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said during the government address today at the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018 in Atlantis …

DUBAI: Sobha Realty is a multinational, multi product Realty with developments and investments in U.A.E., Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei and India. Established in 1976 by a first-generation Omani entrepreneur, PNC Menon as an interior decoration firm under the name of Services and Trade Company in Muscat, Oman, the Realty has grown into one of the most respected names …

BIZ TODAY REPORT RIYADH: TIME Hotels’ CEO, Mohamed Awadalla, has outlined the importance of mid-market hotels to the Kingdom’s tourism industry during the inaugural Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference (SHIC), which took place yesterday, 26th February at the Marriott Convention Centre, Riyadh Marriott Hotel. According to new research, published ahead of SHIC by Colliers International, recent reforms in Saudi Arabia …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Gulf Craft, the UAE’s pioneering builder of luxury superyachts, fine yachts and leisure boats boasted an imposing presence with a global premiere of its new creations at the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show. Starting from 27th February to 3rd March, this year’s show was held at an exciting new location – Dubai Canal, …

AGE: 5 COLOR: Bay SIRE: Nicconi (Bianconi) DAM: Alqwah (Danehill) COUNTRIES TRAINED: Australia, UAE TRAINER: David Hayes & Ben Hayes OWNER: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum BREEDER: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd (AUS) MEYDAN RECORD: 2-1-1-0 CAREER RECORD: 23-5-6-2 EARNINGS: US$506,960 NEXT RACE: Al Quoz Sprint (G1) (31st March) HIGHLIGHTS: One of the top sprinters in Australia. Hails from one of the country’s premier yards. A valiant sixth, beaten only two lengths, in …