KARACHI: Cinepax cinemas hosts the 7th International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF) in collaboration with The Little Art Organization and Teachers’ Resource Center at Cinepax Ocean Mall, Karachi from 30th October to 7th November, 2017. Cinepax also hosted the International Children’s Film Festival last year at Cinepax Fortress Square, Lahore. In this year’s ICFF, world’s best films were selected for the …

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday welcomed air Baltic first flight arriving from Riga, Latvia. The maiden flight marks the commencement of a direct service four times a week between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) by airBaltic. The inaugural flight arrived at 7:25 am on Monday 30th October and was welcomed with the traditional water …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Matoum, today opened Gulfood Manufacturing 2017, the fourth edition of the Middle East’s largest ingredients, processing, packaging, and logistics exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Touring the 80,000 squaremetre show, which runs for three days and is expected to attract tens of thousands of food supply …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2017. The national carrier was awarded the top position for two awards in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’ categories at a glittering ceremony which …

DUBAI: Emirates, recognized this year as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, is celebrating 10 years in Canada. Since the inaugural flight in October 2007, Emirates has carried over 1.2 million passengers through its Toronto – Dubai route. In Canada, Emirates’ established codeshare partnerships with WestJet and Alaska Airlines enable it to connect travellers …

DUBAI: Aviation District, the intelligently designed aerospace ecosystem within Dubai South – a 145 square kilometre aerotropolis – is gearing up for the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow by targeting and attracting major investments in a bid to become a key contributor to the aviation sector in the region. The Aviation District provides opportunities to a wide range of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the list of sponsors and supporting  partners for the fourth Global Business Forum on Africa, which will be hosted on November 1-2 in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler …

By Rafiq Vayani ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines Group is pleased to announce that its new B-787-9 aircraft has made its maiden commercial flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Ethiopian operation with B-787-9 is part of its commitment to deliver exceptional level of service to the African market by operating the latest technologically advanced aircraft in the market. Passengers have enjoyed the unique …

DUBAI: Ramada Downtown Dubaiand Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR joined the global observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with activities for its guests and associates. The two properties organised a pink-themed Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch at its family-friendly Friday brunches at Kenza and Flavours Restaurant. With the aim of raising awareness about the condition, the brunches incorporated a Pink and …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: The International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local, regional and international real estate markets, is set to take place in Dubai from 9th to 11th April 2018 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. As the Main partner of IPS 2018, DLD will be adding value by enhancing trust …