DUBAI: Meydan Group has released the list of horses accepted for the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival, which gets underway at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday January 11, 2018. The list features 132 accepted horses with the intention to ship from 15 countries, including 14 Group 1 winners from many points of the globe. Several international stars are set to travel …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: To show its appreciation for modern-day heroes working overseas and providing for their families in Pakistan, MoneyGram launched the Hamara Hero campaign. This is the First initiative aimed at recognizing the efforts of millions of Pakistanis sending money to their loved ones back home. “We are proud of the role MoneyGram plays in a country’s financial …

DUBAI: Meydan Racecourse stages the first Emirates Racing Authority meeting of 2018 on Thursday evening with a septet of races, highlighted by a 1600m handicap and the first two races on the Meydan turf this season. Sponsored by Pillar Partner Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One it is also the final Meydan meeting before opening night of the 2018 …

DUBAI: Gulf Craft will start 2018 in style in Thailand at the new luxury lifestyle event Phuket Rendezvous from January 4 to 7, 2018. “Thailand is an increasingly important market for several reasons,” said Tony Nixey, Managing Director of Gulf Craft’s dealer in the country, Go Boating Thailand. “Not only is it popular with the global yachting community, who sail …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As instructed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive today announced that Emirates airline will operate a special A380 flight to Kuwait for UAE supporters to attend the finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup.  The …

DUBAI: Emirates is extending its popular My Emirates Pass programme to customers visiting Dubai this winter season. The programme gives Emirates customers exclusive offers and discounts across the city by turning the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card. Those flying to or through Dubai between 1 January and 31 March 2018 can take advantage of a range of …

DUBAI: DUKES Dubai, on Palm Jumeirah, has been awarded Slow Food Dubai’s Snail of Approval. The award is a recognition programme for food producers, artisans, retail outlets, restaurants and cafes that demonstrate a philosophy of adopting earth friendly practices. These might include reduction in the use of chemicals, use of local and low food mile ingredients, preserving vanishing animal breeds …

In a letter to team members, CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom are pleased to announce that in light of the new tax structure and in recognition of our outstanding team members, American will distribute $1,000 to each team member (excluding Officers) at our mainline and wholly owned regional carriers. Read the letter below: Dear Fellow Team Members, It’s …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: On the 2nd of January, 2018 a unique and interesting exhibition titled “Its all about Satire “was launched at the Studio Seven Gallery in Karachi. The exhibition was a brain child of Mariam Mushtaq Kazi and Jamal Ashiqain who worked in harmony to curate a show“ deeply dipped in Satire at several different levels“ as they …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airport Services (EAS) Ground, a division of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced several key UAE National appointments within a new structure that lays the foundation for the coming years. The internal appointments are all based at Abu Dhabi Airport and will involve critical transitional duties as EAS Ground moves across to the Midfield Terminal which is due …