DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently concluded a trade mission to Kenya which provided an opportunity for UAE businessmen to explore new opportunities within the country’s transport, logistics, energy and construction sectors. Organised in collaboration with the French Business Council in Dubai, the trade mission aimed to familiarize UAE delegates with Kenya’s economy and business environment. During …

KARACHI: Renowned Belgian chef and chocolatier Marc Leon Pauquet arrived in Pakistan on Monday and was welcomed by Hashoo Group, owners of the Marriott and Pearl Continental Hotels in Pakistan, as well as the Belgian Ambassador to Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Fredric Verheyden. Mr. Pauquet will visit Islamabad and Karachi as part of a week-long Chocolate Festival at Marriott and …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: In continuous efforts to serve the economic development of the nation and to create new platforms for the incumbent youth, Momentum is hosting a Startup conference and exhibition for technological entrepreneurs, on 19th and 20th of February 2018, at Expo Centre, Karachi. The grand affair will be graced by thousands of attendees interacting with more than …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan is organising 10th Annual Youth Festival which will take place during 17th to 24th February, 2018. Competitions will take place among 50 thousand participants in 12 different categories. The winners of each category will be awarded rupees one hundred thousand as price money. If the registration would not have been stopped at 50 thousand, then …

DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported KhalifaSat- the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). As the first step in its journey to space, KhalifaSat was flown from Dubai to Incheon International Airport in South Korea on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, together with the International Trade Centre (ITC), has launched the first of its kind ‘SheTrades Middle East Hub’ to connect women entrepreneurs to markets and support greater economic empowerment of women. His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Department of Economic Development (DED), and Ms. …

KARACHI: Pakistan Hindu Council held their annual program of mass marriages recently in which 100 Hindu couples from urban and rural Sindh got married in a grand ceremony at YMCA Ground, Karachi. The occasion was full of colourful programs and celebration for all those who attended. Every year, more than 100 couples wait all year along for this ceremonial occasion, …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is delighted to have contributed to the reduction of the noise footprint of the UK’s Heathrow airport. Independent analysis from the Civil Aviation Authority commissioned by Heathrow has shown that the noise footprint at the UK’s busiest airport is continuing to shrink – 52,000 fewer households are impacted by …

DUBAI: As part of its global initiative to empower 5 million women by 2020 through the power of its brands; B4U Aflam has produced a mini- TV series named ‘Imraa W aftakher’ along with Unilever Middle East. The new show features 13 influential women from the Middle East who share candid stories about their personal experiences, challenges and what it …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday held a walkathon in celebration of Bahrain Sports Day and in keeping with the airline’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle amongst its workforce. The initiative gathered H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors, alongside Gulf Air’s executive management and staff together at the airline’s …