News Desk ORLANDO, USA: dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has marked an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety and security in the USA. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata USA the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company at its …

News Desk KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Islamic and the Institute of Business Administration have announced the Alfalah Islamic Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance for five fresh undergraduate students for their entire first year. The MoU for this initiative was signed by Mr. Atif Bajwa, CEO and President of Bank Alfalah and Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director IBA, at a ceremony …

News Desk DUBAI: Businesses and healthcare providers in the UAE looking for an easier way to source and secure personal protective equipment (PPE) can now do so through Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s newly launched Response Initiative (RRI). The online marketplace connects reliable buyers and sellers of PPE and medical supplies and aims to meet a growing demand among …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is now collaborating with Mediclinic Middle East, part of private hospital group, Mediclinic International, to offer its UAE-based travellers a convenient COVID-19 PCR testing service at their home, or at a Mediclinic facility, prior to their travel. This development is part of the airline’s Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety programme, recently introduced to ensure the highest standards of …

News Desk DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim Communities has underlined the resilience of the UAE real estate market by holding a ground-breaking ceremony for their recently launched Elan neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghaf on July 12. The move officially kicks off the construction phase of the development, moving the project one step closer to its planned delivery by December 2022. The …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Groupis proud to announce the launch of Al Watani programme, a new local content programme for suppliers who would like to partner with the national airline of the UAEto provide their products and services. Vendors across the supply chain are encouraged to join the Al Watani programme provided they fulfil its application criteria. To …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced that it is organising the first-ever Dubai Technology Tour,which aims to drive UAE-India collaboration in the areas of fintech and healthtech. The virtual trade mission, scheduled for the second week of September, will see 15 entrepreneurs representing promising Indian scale-ups connect with relevant …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on the Operational Phase of the Software Asset Management Project; a key tool for leveraging asset management structures. It caters to the development of a specialist software encompassing all financial and contractual details of RTA assets as well as the development of competent personnel to manage the system.   “Embarking on …

DUBAI: As part of the ongoing emphasis on online learning and the heightened levels of security threats during the pandemic, SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, announced the availability of CyberStart Game for students and young adults across the Middle East and Africa. CyberStart Game provides a gamified learning experiencethat can be used in the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by UAE and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian gateways. The airline will operate services from Abu Dhabito Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Mumbai. All eligible …