Dubai Duty Free celebrated the UAE’s 52nd National Day with all departments coming together for a programme of activities that were enjoyed by both Emiratis and their expat colleagues at the company’s Head Office in Umm Ramool. The celebrations were officially opened by Ramesh Cidambi, Chief Operating Officer (COO)and Salah Tahlak, Joint COO, and were commemorated with the playing of …

DUBAI: The 6th edition of the annual ROC Middle East Commercial Strategy Conference commenced with a day of insightful dialogues and expert discussions, setting the tone for a transformative event in the realm of hospitality and tourism. The opening addresses by Mona Faraj, Managing Director of HSMAI Middle East, and Bob Gilbert, President & CEO of HSMAI, welcomed a diverse assembly …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Union Cooperative hosted an economic exhibition for Chinese products at AL Warqa City Mall. The exhibition was organized for a period of 3 days with the aim of enhancing the presence of leading companies operating in the field of high-quality Chinese food products in the retail sector.The exhibition, which was inaugurated by the Eng. Abdulla Mohammad …

News Desk DUBAI: Arabian Center, prominent community mall in Al Mizhar 1, proudly hosted Glamour Gala, a three-day fashion spectacle on November 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The event showcased the best of Arabic and Middle Eastern fashion from a multitude of esteemed brand outlets within the mall. This included Louzan, Ayla Moda, Nishat, Moda House, Option Fashion, Zammilooni, Sara Plaza, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emaar Properties, in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), commemorated the opening of the Dubai Metro Blue Line with a stunning projection on Burj Khalifa, a symbol of Dubai’s ambition and progress. The historic announcement not only celebrated the expansion of the Dubai Metro, but also emphasised Dubai’s ongoing evolution as a global city of …

Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by opening a one-of-a-kind store at COP28’s Blue Zone in Expo City, offering a unique, eco-conscious shopping experience. As part of its participation in the event, and further emphasising its dedication to pioneering sustainable initiatives, Carrefour will also be launching its innovative ‘Choose Better’ programme at this …

CAIRO/DUBAI: Beltone Financial Holding (“Beltone” or “the Company”), one of the fastest growing financial institutions, announces its consolidated financial and operational results for the period ending September 30, 2023. Beltone’s new management embarked on a journey of restructuring and transformation, following the acquisition. Many functions were revamped, policies and procedures were deployed, the business was adequately capitalized through the recent …

News Desk DUBAI: Zajel, a prominent player in the logistics and courier services industry, is delighted to announce its official membership in three distinguished international alliances— the International Air Transport Association (IATA)-National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), JC Trans Elite, and DF Alliance by DP World. This strategic initiative is aimed at bolstering networking capabilities, establishing global partnerships, reducing …

The Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup is always one of the most highly anticipated events in the duty free industry golfing calendar and this year’s 30th edition was no exception. The two day event saw around 93 players compete to be crowned the 30th anniversary champion, round one was played at Trump International Dubai and culminated at Dubai Creek …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programmes following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two airline Groups in September 2023. As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue, Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, …