Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Special Olympics UAE, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), launched an innovative training program to enhance the skills of athletes in table tennis. Kicking off at Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, the program brings together 120 athletes with intellectual and developmental challenges and 30 coaches from clubs across the UAE from February 2 to 6. The …

DUBAI: Italy will take centre stage at AEEDC 2025, the world’s largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition, held from February 4–6, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Dental Industries Association (UNIDI), the Italian Pavilion will spotlight …

News Desk DUBAI: MAJRA – National CSR Fund has taken a significant step towards fostering sustainable business practices with the launch of a new Impact Seal category, Majra SME for Impact. This initiative aims to empower SMEs to drive sustainable impact while contributing to the UAE’s socio-economic development and national sustainability goals. The SME for Impact seal was unveiled during …

DUBAI: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences hosted a panel discussion titled “Winners’ Majlis” yesterday, Friday, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai. The event brought together the winners of the 2024 Medical Excellence Awards for an engaging discussion. Dr. Salama Al Muhairi, Director of Medical Excellence at Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Indus Siam Tires made a strong impression at the Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2025, held at Expo Center Karachi. Represented by Zahid Aman (Ali), the company showcased Thailand’s tourism potential, focusing on family and leisure tours, and strengthened ties between Thailand and Pakistan’s tourism sectors. Zahid Aman (Ali) expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “PTM 2025 has been …

Emirates is celebrating the opening of its new lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Satellite 1 Terminal (SAT-1). The newly relocated and refurbished lounge in the airport’s latest terminal sets a new standard for premium travel, offering Emirates customers an enhanced ground experience that matches the sophistication of their journey. With the $5 million refurbishment, the lounge now spans 1,454 square …

News Desk DUBAI: Arab Bank Group achieved strong results for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, with a record net profit of USD 1 billion, reflecting a robust 21% growth in net income after tax, amounting to USD 1,007.1 million compared to USD 829.6 million in 2023. Based on this record performance, the Board of Directors has recommended to …

DUBAI/PUTRAJAYA: As part of promoting the exciting Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, this year’s vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations were further enlivened by welcoming events for domestic and international tourists at four major airports across the country. At Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 today, Mr Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General (Promotion II) of Tourism …

Dubai has solidified its position as the top destination for Solartrip travelers, with the city emerging as a favorite following the New Year holiday period. Solartrip’s data reveals that luxury accommodations are in high demand, with five-star hotels accounting for 52.2% of all bookings, followed by four-star hotels at 22.7%. Meanwhile, 12.8% of users opt for three-star hotels, 10.6% choose …

News Desk CAIRO/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, unveils its Emirates World store in Egypt, expanding the reach of its refreshed travel retail store concept that elevates the customer experience through product showcases, smart technologies and expert travel consultants. The Emirates World store, located at the luxurious 5A WaterWay in Cairo, was inaugurated by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and …