DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised and hosted a workshop in cooperation with the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA), which aimed to familiarise importers and exporters in Dubai with the forthcoming value-added tax (VAT), as well as mandatory registration procedures associated with the new tax. The second and final workshop, hosted at the Chamber’s premises, was …

Sports Desk DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the organisation responsible for delivering the infrastructure required to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ Qatar, today launched its largest ever stadium scale model when it unveiled the Al Thumama Stadium design to crowds at a ceremony at Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA). The stunning scale model, which will …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Department of Economic Development in Ras Al Khaimah signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Anti-Smoking International Alliance (London) yesterday. The MoU comes as an endeavor to encourage the community involvement and cooperation towards achieving common interests with the government, in addition to eliminating harmful behaviors in society such as smoking. The agreement was signed by …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has ramped up its recycling programme for its fleet of 12,000 units of GSE (Ground Services Equipment) in both of its Dubai hubs (DXB and DWC). Since the launch of the recycling programme this year, over 80 units of GSE have been renewed at the GSE maintenance base, reducing waste generated …

KARACHI: Mr. Emil Wyss, former Swiss Consul General in Karachi, recently visited the metropolises of Karachi and Hyderabad. In his week-long stay, Emil Wyss had over thirty engagements in which he visited several Pakistani NGOs including: Dar-ul-Sakoon for children with mental and physical challenges, Bint-e-Fatima Old Home (Trust) for homeless women, Alamgir International Welfare Trust to encourage young students for …

By our correspondent BAAR: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is calling on guests and residents to help families in need around the world as it launches its 2017 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ charity drive. This global campaign, which marks the UN International Day of Charity on 5 September, asks for donations of food, clothing and educational supplies to help support the communities …

DUBAI: RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has signed an agreement with the Al Habtoor Group (Hospitality Division) whereby the DTC will deploy and operate limousines for hotel guests of the Group. The step conforms to RTA’s strategic drive of boosting the cooperation with the private sector. The CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, Dr Yousef Al Ali, and the Vice-Chairman and …

DUBAI: In line with the Year of Giving, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR reinforces its philanthropic activities over the summer period by joining the StrikeOutALS campaign, and reaching out to UAE Red Crescent. Made popular by the global Ice Bucket Challenge, the hotel helped raise funds for the StrikeOutALS campaign to promote awareness on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Select team …

By our correspondent KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest franchise school network, The Smart School through its Southern Region is going to honor more than 50 smart students from Sindh Region campuses for their high achievement in Matric Board Examination 2016-17. The Smart School will honor the High Achievers, their proud parents, and Network Associates (Business Partners) at a local hotel. The event …

By our correspondent ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Group (EAG)is celebrating the third annual Emirati Women’s Day with a series of events to highlight this year’s theme, Women are partners in giving, in line with the UAE’s 2017 Year of Giving initiative. Women comprise 36 per cent of EAG’s nearly 26,000-strong workforce, working alongside men in what are traditionally regarded as …