News Desk DUBAI: Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart has been awarded Chinese-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2023 by Trip.com, in recognition of its tailored and extensive offering to Chinese business and leisure travellers to Dubai. Trip.com is one of the world’s largest Chinese-owned online travel agencies with over 400 million users worldwide. According to data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), a key player in global business facilitation and the region’s premier events venue, continues to provide a vibrant platform for innovation and industry collaboration through its dynamic line-up of events in April. Covering a wide spectrum of sectors such as energy, healthcare, education, and cybersecurity, DWTC reinforces its position as the …

News Desk DUBAI: Dr. Varsha Patil, a distinguished IVF specialist and a Clinical Embryologist with extensive experience in infertility treatment, is set to expand her footprint to Dubai this year. The veteran doctor is keen to bring her IVF chain Jananee to the region this year buoyed by Dubai’s ease of doing business and recent legal reforms pertaining to IVF …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) played host to a special Ramadan’s Iftar evening for foreign diplomats at the Sunway Resort Hotel today. Tourism Minister, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, extended a warm welcome to all Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing various countries to this auspicious event. Among attendees included YB Khairul …

DUBAI: At the 2024 Dubai World Cup held at the Meydan Racecourse on March 30, Emirates and AC Milan unveiled a bespoke art installation by regionally renowned artist Kareemgraphy, to celebrate the intersection of sports, culture and art. Uniquely created for the event by calligraffiti artist and designer artist Abdul Kareem, known as Kareemgraphy, the innovative art installation is a representation …

As the holy month of Ramadan continues, realme, one of Pakistan’s leading smartphone manufacturer, has joined hands with Foodpanda, Pakistan’s premier delivery platform, to launch a heartwarming initiative aimed at spreading joy and fostering community spirit during this auspicious time. In collaboration with Foodpanda, realme has rolled out a food truck initiative to distribute free Iftari packages to people out …

News Desk RIYADH: Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced it is preparing to welcome its first international flight to Red Sea International Airport (RSI). Operated by flydubai, the flight will arrive from Dubai International (DXB) on Thursday, 18 April, marking the start of a new twice-weekly route to The Red …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) employees volunteered in the Meer Al Khair Ramadan campaign 2024, which was launched by DEWA in cooperation with Al Ihsan Charitable Society in Ajman, to provide basic food supplies to families with limited income, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The annual Meer Al Khair Ramadan campaign supports DEWA’s efforts …

News Desk DUBAI: AutoPro, a subsidiary of ENOC Group and the leading network operator of automotive services in the UAE, has introduced an all-new waterless swift exterior car wash service, Quick Wash. This initiative underscores the Group’s dedication to environmental protection through its sustainability initiatives. The solutions used during the ‘Quick Wash’ service are chemical-free organic and utilise a smart …

EGYPT: Retail and garment industry associations are calling for enhanced security measures along the Red Sea amidst growing trade apprehensions. With escalating rates, delays, and substantial cargo diversions exceeding $80 billion, more than 100 business entities representing retail, apparel, and affiliated sectors have jointly advocated for governments worldwide to strengthen security protocols along the Red Sea trade pathways. In a …