Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:46 pm

Etihad Airways Adds Second Daily Flight to Rome

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the addition of a second daily direct flight from its Abu Dhabi hub to Rome, effective 25 March 2018. The new service will take the total number of Etihad Airways’ flights on the route to 14 a...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:42 pm

MODUL University Dubai Participates in the ‘Gulf Sustainability and CSR Awards’ Offering USD 30,000 Full Scholarship Grant

MODUL University Dubai, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], has reinforced its commitment to the cause of sustainability through its research and educational initiatives, and its affiliation with the Gulf Sustainability and CSR Awards as the exclusive education...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:35 pm

NWC: Alfadley signs consulting agreement for Water Distribution Sector privatization and private sector participation in the Kingdom with a specialized international consortium

H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Alfadley, the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Chairman of the National Water Company (NWC), signed today a consulting agreement with the Japanese Mizuho Bank for advisory services related to the implementation of private sector participation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 9:00 am

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Freetown (Sierra Leone) as its 52nd destination to be served in Africa.

Turkish Airlines, flying to more destinations in Africa than any other airline, marks another milestone in its international expansion with the launch of flights to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. With existing services to city–hubs of Accra, Lagos, Bamako, Conakry, Dakar, Abidjan,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 8:07 am

Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah Celebrates Three Years of Success with its Partners

Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Ruler's office, was at the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah honouring ceremony (Monday), which was organised at their Al Qarain headquarters to honour the organisation’s partners and sponsors who have collaborated strongly for...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 8:04 am

L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowship 2018 is now open for applications

L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowship is once again looking for worthy candidates for this year’s program. The annual initiative, in partnership with Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates and under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 8:02 am

Dilmah looks to expand footprint in GCC region

With a vibrant pavilion at Gulfood, Dilmah, one of the world’s leading tea brands is looking to further expand operations in the Middle East region. Dilmah is planning to enhance its sales in the Middle East by end of 2018 through tie-ups with five-star hotels, other regional airlines, and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 7:55 am

UAE’s Next-Gen Entrepreneurs Accelerate Towards Success

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), the centre hosted the graduation ceremony of its Accelerator Program cohort alongside its second ‘Showcase...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 7:49 am

Ai Powered Customer Engagement Is the Future

Customer experience and brand loyalty are terms synonymous with customer engagement. Ensuring customer satisfaction is no longer enough and brands are going the extra mile in in keeping today’s consumer engaged. Technology has significantly modified how business is conducted – a study...

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Government | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 7:45 am

Agency to employ Saudis in pvt firms

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved an agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Development to facilitate the employment of Saudis in the private sector. The agency will discharge the functions and missions of the now defunct Job Creation and Unemployment Control...

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