flydubai Cargo has achieved a new milestone in obtaining the regulatory approvals to transport dangerous goods from 01 February 2021. With the certification from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), flydubai can now transport dangerous goods in addition to general cargo, courier, live animals, postal mail, perishables, priority cargo and valuable cargo. The ongoing diversification of its service portfolio and …

Bank Alfalah and The Beaconhouse Group – one of Pakistan’s largest private school networks – have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate personal loan financing solutions for the employees of the Beaconhouse School System. The agreement was developed to make Bank Alfalah’s diverse range of quick and affordable financing solutions available to the Beaconhouse Group, making it easier …

Costa Coffee UAE has launched its brand-new digital loyalty programme, Costa Coffee Club, to reward repeat customers by earning points, otherwise called beans, on every purchase to redeem complimentary barista-made beverages. The app, available on both iOS and Android, comes at a perfect time for those looking to save on their outgoings, as Costa Coffee UAE have set up a …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that twice-weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia are available to be booked.  Flights to Tbilisi resume as the authorities in Georgia ease travel restrictions for international travel from 01 February.  Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “we have steadily grown our network to …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a roadmap for the transformation of Smart Services to Digital Platforms 2020-2022. The plan, which encompasses 106 initiatives, is part of the strategic plan to leverage digitisation and promote customers’ happiness. “The Digitisation Plan 2020-2022 aims to transform all services to digital platforms and improve the content of the existing digital …

Islamic Arab Insurance Company (“SALAMA”), the UAE’s largest Shari’ah compliant Takaful solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded Takaful Specialist of the Year at the MENA Insurance Review Awards (MENAIR) 2021, held virtually on 27 January 2021. The award recognizes SALAMA’s market-leading Islamic insurance solutions and the high standards of customer service for which the company is known. …

Emirates has partnered with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE FOOD to trial TrustOne, a mobile app that allows passengers to undergo COVID-19 PCR tests at special discounted rates. The app, created in partnership between GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food, helps passengers adhere to the latest regulations and protocols, making travel seamless and more convenient. When using the …

Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai today launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate. In support of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVAX initiative and its efforts to equitably distribute two billion doses of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: House of Pops, the UAE’s healthiest, happiest, all-natural brand of ice pops and ice creams, is opening its doors and its heart to the good people who live and work in DIFC.  Marcela Sancho, co-founder of the disruptive dessert company, says: “You might associate our delicious treat ice pop bars and ice creams with the beach, …

Pakistani telecom brand, Ufone celebrated its 20 years of excellence and glory on Friday, January 29. A virtual event was held for employees all over the country to revel the special occasion. Children of Pakistan Sweet Homes were invited to share this memorable occasion with Ufone and a cake cutting ceremony was held for them. A heartfelt tribute was paid …