AJMAN: Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has launched inspection campaign across the emirate’s tourist establishments to ensure compliance with “BV” certification to protect guests, visitors and hospitality employees in Ajman, in line with the strengthening of precautionary measures taken by the UAE. Bureau Veritas (BV) includes a comprehensive checklist to confirm compliance with good hygiene practices, social distancing, and all other …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the Scale-Up Dubai programme, an extension of Market Access,which provides in-depth knowledge, guidance and tailored support to fast-growing startups, or scale-ups, as they look to take their businesses to the next level and expand beyond borders. Joining the pilot programme …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Saima Asif Sumsum, the better half of former chairman of Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) Southern Region and Chairman Sumsum Group Asif Sumsum, has entered into the fashion industry with a bang and she introduced her brand Saima Sumsum with the first successful exhibition of unique and beautiful garments at her residence recently. Saima Asif …

Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and largest internet and broadband service provider Jazz invested over PKR 3.7 billion during the 3rd quarter of 2020 with a strategic focus to expand 4G services. During this period, 4G users reached 22.2 million, a 70% increase YoY.  This increase in data subscribers, coupled with strong demand for data and network expansion, saw data …

ISLAMABAD: Country’s digital transformation frontrunner, Zong 4G, has once again brought Pakistan into a positive global limelight by hosting the world-famous Turkish chef Burak Ozdemir in Pakistan. Burak’s sought-after visit is one of the ways Zong brings its slogan ‘Aik Nyaa Khwab’ to life by helping Pakistanis meet their favorite chef and realizing their dream. Popular as CZN Burak on …

News Desk DUBAI: Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, and PwC today announced an expanded partnership to deliver managed detection and response (MDR) services to joint customers. The offering combines MDR services delivered by PwC — Managed Cyber Defence — and Cortex XDR™ by Palo Alto Networks. Together, customers can take advantage of a state-of-the-art managed threat hunting, protection, …

News Desk DUBAI: The UAE-based leading global EdTech blended learning company has announced the acquisition of a UK-born world-renowned leadership consultancy company. According to an official announcement, Library21 MEA Holdings Limited (formerly known as Coded Minds) has acquired Inspirational Development Group (IDG), global leadership, and business performance consultancy. IDG is also known for its two-decades-old partnership with Royal Military Academy …

LONDON: Today, British Airways has released a video highlighting the measures introduced at the airport and onboard to keep customers safe during the pandemic. In the video, which is available to download below, Head of Global Sales Mark Muren interviews Dr Mike Harrigan, British Airways’ medical lead, on the measures in place including: Asking customers to check-in online, download their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Unparalleled views of the city skyline overlooking the Dubai Creek, a 10-minute drive from some of Dubai’s amazing attractions, retail shops and restaurants, the hottest show in town directed by Franco Dragone himself in an opulent Aqua Theatre right at your doorstep, it’s no wonder Hilton Dubai, Al Habtoor City is known to be an urban …

RIGA: As of November 8, Latvian airline airBaltic will begin flights from Riga to the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The last flight from Riga to Berlin Tegel Airport will take place on November 6. airBaltic first launched direct flights from Riga to Berlin back in 2002. At first, the airline flew to Berlin Tempelhof Airport, but moved its operations to Berlin Tegel later …