ISTANBUL: Gulf Craft, the Emirates-based leading luxury yacht manufacturer and amongst the top ten superyacht manufacturers in the world, along with BC Marine, its official dealer in Turkey, unveils its luxury superyacht at the prestigious boat show taking place from 17th – 25th February 2018. Majesty 110 is expected to be a show stopper. This superyacht, crafted with freedom and …

DUBAI: Thursday’s sixth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse was highlighted by the Group 3 US$250,000 UAE 2000 Guineas sponsored by Al Tayer Motors. Over 1600m on dirt, the classic turned into a procession by Godolphin’s Charlie Appleby-trained Gold Town, who completed a treble on the card for the owners. Fifteen may have gone to post …

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank Limited in its meeting, held at Karachi on February 14, 2018 approved the audited unconsolidated and consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2017. The meeting was presided by Mr. Riyadh S.A. A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board, Mr. Faisal A. A. A. Al – Nassar – Vice Chairman …

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, …