Relaxnews Lufthansa is adding new functions to its mobile app, bringing peace of mind to flyers worried about losing their bags. Now, if a case takes a wrong turn, passengers can send a forwarding order directly from their smartphone to get missing bags delivered to their door. What air passenger hasn’t nervously waited next to the baggage carousel, wrestling for ...
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S7 goes on sale, raises expectations
Relaxnews Barcelona, Spain, the Samsung Galaxy S7 went on sale worldwide on Friday. Samsung kept things pretty classic for this 2016 upgrade to its flagship handset. The 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 edge (with rounded edges) are similar in design to the current S6 and S6 edge, but get improved processing performance of around 30% and 4GB of ...
Read More »New pact to drive Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Dubai / Emirates Business Makers of luxury superyachts must change the way they do business in order to survive in today’s challenging economic environment, according to Gulf Craft CEO Erwin Bamps. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), Bamps said superyacht businesses must redirect their focus from one that is product oriented and focused on acquiring ...
Read More »Meet on trends in agribusiness, poultry
Dubai / Emirates Business AgraME — one of the Middle East’s leading exhibitions dedicated to the Agribusiness industry —is set to take place from March 13-15 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It will run two forums over the duration of the show, one dedicated to Agribusiness and one to Poultry. On day one, the Poultry Outlook Forum will bring ...
Read More »GAC, HOYER Group partner for logistics package
Dubai / Emirates Business The HOYER Group — one of the world’s leading bulk logistics providers — has appointed GAC as its official agency partner in 17 countries in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. A traditional independent family business since 1946, HOYER is one of the leading suppliers of sophisticated bulk logistics solutions, transporting, storing and handling liquid ...
Read More »Emirati public figures among IGCF 2016 guests of honour
Sharjah / EMIRATES BUSINESS Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) — the media arm of Sharjah Government and organiser of the annual International Government Communication Forum — has announced that a total of five eminent Emirati, Arab and international public figures from the fields of media, politics, administration, law and youth development will headline important sessions as guests of honour at the ...
Read More »New Black Velvet trilogy from Roger Dubuis
Sunaina Rana / EMIRATES BUSINESS Marking 2016 as the ‘Year of Diva’, luxury watches brand Roger Dubuis has introduced its new Black Velvet collection. Driven by an all-conquering spirit, the designer watch aims to compliment a woman’s resolutely rebellious attitude — extreme at times, but always as infinitely intriguing. According to Gregory Bruttin, Research & Development and Watchmaking Director, “the ...
Read More »ISNR to host dedicated segment on disaster management
ALKESH SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS The region’s recent encounter with treacherous weather underlines the importance of being equipped with adequate disaster management solutions. While Oman was hit by severe floods, torrential rain and electrical storms battered UAE. Flooded roads made commute difficult, the city’s international airport was closed down, and the schools were shut. The municipality had to urge people ...
Read More »Italian sartorial excellence for Maserati
Our Correspondent Emirates Business Luxury brand Maserati has launched its new editions coupled with the sartorial excellence of Ermenegildo Zegna Interiors — Italian luxury fashion brand. The new edition has arrived at Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors showrooms. The designs — available in three colour alternatives for the interiors of the Quattroporte and Ghibli —form the Maserati’s most attractive ...
Read More »Top water brand enters UAE
EMIRATES BUSINESS Waiwera Artesian Water, the world’s leading water brand from New Zealand which is internationally renowned for its award-winning taste, impressive health qualities and iconic green bottle and is 100% Halal, is now available in the UAE. Adyton One General Trading – the Dubai-based top food and beverage distribution company, has acquired the distribution rights for Waiwera Artesian Water ...
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