DUBAI:  As Dubai powers its way to become the first Blockchain Capital of the world; Centurion, the UAE’s leading investment and advisory firm, today announced the launch of ConnectJob, the country’s first decentralized app which allows users to pay for a range of services with cryptocurrencies. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, the recent Dubai International Blockchain Summit (DIBS) gathered several …

DUBAI: The second night of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival on Thursday was highlighted by the Group 3 Dubawi Stakes sponsored by Borealis. The 1200m dirt sprint was won in scintillating fashion by Godolphin’s Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) runner-up Comicas under William Buick for trainer Charlie Appleby. Upgraded this year from Listed status, having been inaugurated in 2010, the Dubawi Stakes …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it will launch new flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as of March, 2018. The DRC, the largest country in Francophone Africa, is among the most resource-rich countries on the …

KARACHI: The much-awaited event of the K-Town, The Khadija Chagani Makeup and Hair Masterclass powered by Vogue Amour, hosted by Nageen Marfani, the CEO of Vogue Amour and Khadija Chagani, the celebrated makeup artist, was held at The Valley Café in Clifton, Karachi on January 6th, 2018. Attended by more than 60 exuberant and enthusiastic participants, the masterclass revolved around the …

LOS ANGELES – American Airlines celebrated the opening of its new Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining facilities today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), offering customers several options to dine, relax and get ready for long journeys. Suzanne Boda, American’s Senior Vice President – Los Angeles, joined Sean Burton, President of the Los Angeles World Airports’ Board of Commissioners …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced a US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) deal for 36 additional Airbus A380 aircraft, with 20 firm orders and 16 options. Emirates’ A380 fleet operates both GE and Rolls-Royce engines, and the airline is evaluating engine options for its latest A380 order. The additional Airbus A380s will be delivered to Emirates …

ISLAMABAD: Balochi rap group Lyari Underground (L.U.G.) hails from Karachi’s district, and speaks to the struggles of Karachi’s youth. L.U.G.’s music confronts gang warfare, joblessness, neglect and the struggles of Lyari youth — a message that resonates in their community and connects them to struggles around the world. “Whether it’s Lyari or Malir / Wherever you go, you face the …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: The Real Estate Expo 2018 & Award Show, Karachi’s biggest property event for local realtors, builders & developers and related professionals, is announced by renowned realtor group Pak Real Estate Group and Clifton Times in collaboration with the Defence Clifton Association of Real Estate Agents (DEFCLAREA) & Defence Society Residents Association (DSRA). The exhibition will take …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will host a series of “Business Best Practice Seminars”this month as part of the 10th cycle of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. Three best practice seminars, to be held on January 22nd,24th, and 29th2018, will …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Local legend Reynaldothewizard takes centre stage in Thursday’s second Dubai World Cup Carnival meeting at Meydan Racecourse. He faces six rivals in an attempt to win the upgraded Dubawi Stakes (Group 3) Sponsored By Borealis for a remarkable fifth time. Inaugurated in 2010 as a conditions race, the Satish Seemar-trained Reynaldothewizard first won the 1200m contest on the …