DUBAI: Thursday’s eighth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse was a cracker, with no less than three turf features. The evening was topped by the Group 2 US$250,000 Zabeel Mile sponsored by District One Legacy and won, for a fourth time, by South African trainer Mike de Kock, who saddled winner Janoobi, as well as the …

SYDNEY: Qantas will establish a pilot academy capable of training up to 500 pilots a year, to help meet the increasing need for skilled aviators in one of the fastest growing global industries. The Qantas Group Pilot Academy is expected to open its doors to students during 2019 and is likely to be established near an existing airfield in regional …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised two seminars in cooperation with its Azerbaijan and Kenya representative offices which aimed to provide clarity and insight on existing requirements for halal meat and tea products that are imported into the UAE. Hosted on the sidelines of Gulfood 2018, the events were held over the course of two days, …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Indigo Living, an upscale home-furnishing retail outlet in the UAE gives its Spring/Summer 2018 collection a Midas touch – from rock star chic to coastal suites this season. The collection features four new distinct style stories, and plenty of inspiration for refreshing living space. From the coastal cool of Shorecliff and calico accents of True Blue, …

DUBAI: Thursday’s eighth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse is a high-quality one including three turf feature races, highlighted by the Group 2 Zabeel Mile Sponsored by District One Legacy. The race was won last year by Championship (post 10, Silvestre De Sousa) who is back to attempt to defend his crown. Trained by Ahmad bin Harmash …

DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University recently hosted more than 20 companies at its campus in Dubai International Academic City, to help its students and graduates advance their job-seeking skills and gain access to career experts and local employers offering opportunities. EAU students had the opportunity to receive consultations, participate in mock interviews and gain professional advice as well as network with potential …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, will be running 4 French pavilions at Gulfood this year. This trade show devoted to new F&B products will feature around 70 French companies, all eager to present their latest offerings and know-how. France renews a strong participation at the Gulfood this year, …

DUBAI: Emirates will resume its flagship A380 service between Houston (IAH) and Dubai (DXB) from 1 June 2018. This follows the airline’s recent adjustments to its US services with the launch of a new non-stop Dubai-Newark service from 1 June 2018 and the resumption of daily services to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando from 25 March 2018. Houston will join more …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Institute of Business Administration – University of the Punjab (IBA-PU) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for launching MBA in SME Banking & Entrepreneurship. The agreement aims to address the challenge of availability of qualified and trained human capital in these fields and also to bridge the gap among banks, academia and entrepreneurs. The MOU was …

DUBAI: The final night of Emirates sponsored Stars on Board concluded with a mesmerising performance from legendary singer and ‘Caesar of the Arabic song’, Kadim Al Saher. Comedian and satirist Mario Bassil also entertained audiences with his witty humour. Earlier in the day, Emirates Cabin Crew interacted with cruise passengers ahead of their visit to CocoCay. Emirates has supported the Stars …