ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank (MMBL) showcased its digital banking initiatives and women’s access to financial services at the ongoing Dubai Expo 2020, a statement said. MMBL President and CEO Ghazanfar Azzam shared the bank’s efforts in promoting financial inclusion in an integral event at the Pakistan Pavilion, “Women of Pakistan: Leading … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan’s first certified female electricians inspired the world at Expo 2020 by sharing their journey to become the bastions of safety within their neighbourhoods. Abeera Almas and Zara Afshan, who represented the ‘Roshni Baji’ programme introduced by K-Electric to provide a platform for women to showcase their talents, spoke about their critical role in … Read more
The Dubai property market is expected to benefit exponentially from Expo 2020’s transition into District 2020, which is planned to be a sustainable and mixed-use community with the residential and commercial spaces to retain and reuse at least 80 per cent of the infrastructure used for the world’s largest expo. District 2020 will receive a … Read more
KARACHI: A recent boom in the Dubai real estate sector offers an opportunity to the investors and buyers, as the prices and demand for residential properties are on the rise. While there are other factors at play, leading towards the growth, mainly attributed to the Expo 2020 Dubai. The areas closer to the global fair … Read more
DUBAI: The Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 8,958,132 visits during its first three months, boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second half of its six-month run, Emirates news agency WAM reported. From October to December 2021, the expo hosted … Read more
DUBAI: Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, is fully operational for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in March 2020, officials said on Monday. The opening of sections closed as the Covid-19 crisis took hold comes as the United Arab Emirates records a rise in infections, amid fears of the new … Read more
KARACHI: As the Dubai real estate market staged a strong recovery this year, its prime areas remained in demand throughout the year because of their strategic locations, modern infrastructure and affordable rates, according to Zoom Property Insights. The latest data compiled by the property portal showed that Dubai Marina, Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle are … Read more
RIYADH: Hotels in Dubai are raking in huge profits due to high-profile international events taking place in the emirate. Expo 2020 and T20 Cricket World Cup boosted Dubai hotels’ gross operating profit per available room to SR668 ($178), while the total revenue per available room of hotels amounted to $316 in October, according to an … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Expo 2020 Dubai announced that visit figures reached more than 4.8 million since its launch. According to the figures released by the Expo 2020, the numbers show an increase to 4,766,419. The announcement followed weeks driven by music, sporting stars and high numbers of visitors, showing interest in the November Weekday Pass, Arab News reported. … Read more
Tugay Tuncer, Turkey’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), previously inspected the Turkey pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, taking in the visitor experience and stressing the mega-trade event and investment potential. Tuncer told the Expo News Service that Turkey’s participation at Expo 2020 heralds “a new era of cooperation and a strengthening relationship with … Read more
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s main economic indicators will achieve their highest growth rates in a decade during 2022 with the support of Expo 2020, Arab News quoted Egypt-based investment bank Beltone, as predicting. It predicts growth in private spending, non-oil GDP, tax and tourism revenues, with additional expenditure on consumer goods and services during the … Read more
DUBAI: Residential property prices in Dubai are still shy of one-fourth of their previous market cycle peak of 2014 with Expo 2020’s positive impact becoming more visible in the fourth quarter this year or early next year, which is accelerating recovery in the sector, Khaleej Times quoted industry executives, as saying. Zhann Jochinke, chief operating officer of … Read more
KARACHI: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood visited Careem’s headquarters in Dubai during his visit to the Expo 2020, a statement said. The adviser met senior leadership of Careem, including Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem, Colin Judd, senior director corporate affairs and Fatima Akhtar, director of government … Read more
DUBAI: Confidence among Dubai businesses reached its highest level in 10 years, fuelled by improved business activity with the beginning of the world’s largest event Expo 2020, Khaleej Times quoted a survey released by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The survey results revealed that 76 per cent of the companies noted improved business confidence in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the Expo 2020 Dubai offered unprecedented opportunities for the Pakistan government and the private sector to reach out to the larger global audience to attract foreign investment in different sectors. In an exclusive interview with the Gulf News, he said the sectors, which could attract foreign investment included … Read more
Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai’s futuristic Alif – the Mobility Pavilion will be dwarfed by nine-meter-tall photo-realistic figures from Arab civilization’s Golden Age. Ancient navigator Ahmad Ibn Majid and famed adventurer Ibn Battuta are on display. In his lifetime, Ahmad Ibn Majid, a brilliant Muslim navigator born in the 15th century in Julfar (modern-day Ras … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has appreciated the response received to the Pakistan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. “I would also like to extend my warmest gratitude to our esteemed donors whose contributions have made it possible to show to the world what the real is all about,” … Read more
Pakistan Pavilion successfully hosted over 8000 visitors on the very first day at Expo 2020 Dubai and the count is still on. The principal curator of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo described the facility as a “game-changer” for the country shortly before the much-awaited global trade show opened with a 90-minute glittering ceremony … Read more
DUBAI: As thousands descended to the expo site on the first day, Pakistan saw around 8,000 people visit its colourful pavilion on the opening day of the Expo 2020, Khaleej Times reported. Steeped in history and culture, the Pakistani pavilion is divided into eight key spaces where visitors can experience the country’s best-kept hidden treasures ranging from … Read more
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum has approved special paid leave for the government employees in the emirate to visit Expo 2020 Dubai. The six-day leave can be used during the period of Expo 2020, which starts from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” According … Read more
The pandemic has put a halt to many travel plans, but residents and international tourists alike will be able to ‘journey’ around the world at Expo 2020 Dubai. Visitors will be given a fun, personalized passport to keep track of their journey as they visit the 200+ pavilions that will be participating. Visitors are encouraged … Read more
Expo 2020 Dubai is introducing a not-to-be-missed special deal as anticipation builds for the year’s most anticipated event. The October Pass, which costs AED95, allows guests access to 31 days of immersive experiences, insightful insights, visionary innovation, and varied entertainment for the price of a day ticket. One visit to Expo 2020 will not be … Read more
Four Emirati artists from different generations are completing the installation of their permanent public artworks on the site as Expo 2020 Dubai prepares to open its doors to the world on Friday. Afra Al Dhaheri, Abdallah Al Saadi, Asma Belhamar, and Shaikha Al Mazrou, all Emirati artists, will have their work displayed alongside those of … Read more
All Etihad Airways passengers flying into or out of Abu Dhabi will receive a complimentary ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest cultural gathering. The extraordinary event, which will take place between October 1st and March 1st of next year, will welcome the entire world to the UAE. Visitors can enjoy Expo while also … Read more
The doors will open for the world in just 10 days to go for the Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 has launched its official song titled ‘This Is Our Time’. The official song highlights “pride in the UAE’s culture, celebrates the future and brings together nations from around the world while conveying the story of … Read more
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai’s Design and Crafts Program has launched a platform, called MENASA that is set to showcase the works of more than 40 local and international designers, telling stories of the UAE through curated collections, Arab News reported. The event’s visitors will get the opportunity to explore and experience Emirati crafts and traditions through a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: There will be more than 200 free buses to the Expo 2020 Dubai site from nine different locations in the city, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. “The RTA is ready to provide a unique, smooth and express transit service for Expo 2020 visitors from various locations in Dubai and across the UAE through the deployment of 203 buses,” said Mattar Al Tayyer, director-general … Read more
DUBAI: With Expo 2020 Dubai less than a month away, Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates, this week, launched a new initiative called Early Bird Expo 2020 Dubai, Khaleej Times reported. The deal, which coincides with the mega world event, enables travellers to save up to 20 per cent on fares to Dubai when they book their flights early … Read more
