Ufone has now eliminated the need for physical installation of SIMs with the introduction of eSIM for its customers. The Pakistani telecom operator has partnered with Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security (G+D) to launch these SIMs across the country.  The Ufone eSIM platform enables subscribers with a compatible handset to integrate multiple SIM card numbers directly into their phones or IoT devices, …

LONDON: British Airways has today announced it will be partnering with trusted and iconic hygiene brand Dettol, the UK’s no. 1 disinfection brand1 as part of its ongoing commitment to help keep its customers and colleagues safe. From March 2021, British Airways’ customers will have access to a range of Dettol products, that are proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and …

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by the freight division of Emirates to support global communities in recovering from the devastating impact of COVID-19. Watch a video announcing …

Dubai Chamber recently hosted the Sustainability Network Achievements Ceremony to acknowledge the commendable work done by its members in implementing sustainable and responsible practices and solutions in response to new challenges created by Covid-19. Last year, 18 new companies joined the Network, bringing the membership to 69. Launched in 2010, as a platform for the business community to identify and …

TOKYO: Media OutReach: DHL, the leading global brand in the logistics industry today announced the successful delivery of the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on a cargo flight from Belgium to Japan. The first of numerous shipments that will be delivered throughout the year, the vaccines were packed with sophisticated GPS and temperature trackers in each thermal shipper box to provide full …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with local designers to upcycle obsolete aircraft cabin interiors into pieces of art, as an environmentally friendly alternative of dealing with waste. Carpet and fabric rolls, emergency equipment, sidewalls and windows, and Economy and Business class seats are just some of the old …

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt Ltd, launch Smart Cloud Campus Solution for enterprise customers. This solution includes the services of AI Enabled WIFI-6 Campus, Software Defined LAN and Software defined WAN (SD-WAN) as a service. The infrastructure of these services employs PTCL’s industry proven connectivity, capacity and Data Center infrastructure with Huawei’s next-generation …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Al Tamimi & Co., recently organised a webinar that offered businesses clarity and guidance on complying with existing Economic Substance Regulations in the UAE. A total of390participants joined the webinar, including business owners,managers and legal professionals.The session was led by Shiraz Khan, Partner,Head of Taxation; Noff Al-Khafaji, Senior Associate, Corporate Structuring; …

Faysal Bank Limited, Pakistan’s fastest growing Islamic Bank has launched “Noor” Card – a Shariah compliant alternative to conventional credit cards, facilitating its Islamic banking consumers with a range of benefits and Halal offers across various categories of spend – powered by Mastercard. Taking the different needs of its customers into account, the Faysal Islami Noor card is available across …

As part of its ongoing commitment to support Iraq and its people through the acceleration of socio-economic progress, GE has partnered with Kapita, a grassroots entrepreneurship organization to launch the ‘Iraqi Microbusinesses’ initiative – “Taqat” in Arabic. Through the new partnership, GE will support up to 50 microbusinesses owned by young Iraqis across the country, by providing funding, marketing, and …