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 …

Founder of Blooming Lane, Mrs. Tanya Rogatia hosted colorful “Social Gathering” high tea at the pool side of Mövenpick Hotel Karachi on Tuesday, 26th January, 2021. A gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship. social affair. assemblage and social networking. The Social Gathering high tea was graced by very reputable respectable experienced ladies who need no introduction, an power house …

Tri-Angels Electronics Pvt. Ltd., one of Pakistan’s fastest growing company, has marked another milestone in bringing the most high-end television technology to the country with Hisense’s 85” 4K Smart ULED TV. 85” is the largest size screen in LED TV in Pakistan which now have great demand in Pakistan due to high lifestyle. Tri-Angels Electronics Pvt. Ltd. will be unlocking …

Brazil’s exports to the Arab countries continue to surge, driving the trade surplus to USD 6.11 billion in 2020, according to the latest figures released by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC).  The South American country’s exports to the bloc of Arab countries generated USD 11.47 billion in revenue during the same year. Up 16.2 per cent from 2019, the …

The Covid-19 outbreak put many sectors at a standstill, with building and construction recording a moderate growth since the pandemic struck. However, the Middle East and Africa, in general, have done well in controlling the pandemic. Though it has led to an economic slowdown, there is a chance of recovery projected within the first quarter of 2021.  BusinessWire intimated that …

RIGA: According to Riga Airport, in 2020 Latvian airline airBaltic has maintained its market leader position, by carrying 57% of all passengers to the Latvian capital. In 2020, the airline carried 1.14 million passengers to and from Riga. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Despite the disruption caused by the pandemic and a total stop of flying for 62 days, we maintained …