DUBAI: The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment & Development (AAAID) has announced its plans to set an emergency mechanism which can help provide the needs of Arab countries for basic food commodities and increase inter-Arab trade of these products through the companies in which the Arab Authority and other companies contribute. The AAAID also indicated plans to provide information on …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports has highlighted the crucial role of the Airport Fire Services in supporting the smooth operation and growth of its airports by providing a safe airport environment. As operator of Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest airport by international traffic, and Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airports has one of the largest Airport Fire Service in the world. …

News Desk KARACHI: Emirates SkyCargo’s unwavering commitment to Pakistan is ensuring essential commodities such as food and medical supplies are transported to and from the country, despite the capacity and operational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. And in the process, the air cargo operator has also managed to set two key industry records. The air cargo operator is …

ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group, one of the country’s largest telecom groups and backbone of connectivity in Pakistan, is undertaking a comprehensive Coronavirus relief and supporteffort worth PKR 1.9 Billion. The package aims to help people across the country tostay connected and it will also provide access to facilities,mainly food and healthcare, to the most vulnerable communities. The Group’s foremost priority is …

News Desk DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Commissioner-General of Dubai Economic Track assured that the public and private sectors are partners in facing the challenges of the current phase related to the spread and impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). He pointed out that Dubai has stood out in the way it has dealt with the challenge and …

News Desk DUBAI: Basil Box, a Dubai-based food company has announced the launch of its budget-friendly/ no-subscription – surprise recipe boxes for families, couples and groups. A division of Basil & Spice Catering Service – Basil Box provides customers a convenient option to make meals without the hassle of planning recipes, visiting the supermarket or prepping – by offering pre-portioned ingredients …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: GEMS Education is looking forward to welcoming a new Principal and CEO to GEMS World Academy – Dubai, Dr Saima Rana. Dr Rana joins GEMS Education with extensive experience in international education, having devoted her career to improving the educational standards of inner-city schools. Dr Rana has a strong background in school improvement, combining traditional school …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the relaunch of the mobile customers’ happiness centre, adding another channel for delivering services to customers, especially senior citizens and people of determination. The mobile service channel is expected to boost customers satisfaction and happiness rating.  The mobile customers’ happiness centre delivers six key services related to vehicles namely: registration, renewal of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: UAE-headquartered hospitality company,TIME Hotels, has launched two new promotional packages making it more convenient and wallet-friendly to book a stay at any of their properties in the UAE, as the country takes tentative steps to ease out of COVID-19 lockdown. Due to the current uncertainty surrounding the lifting of travel bans and the commencement of flights, …

DUBAI: The united efforts of service partners across Dubai’s aviation sector, embassies and UAE government authorities have helped 37,469 people to safely return to their homes on 312 special repatriation flights operated by 54 airlines even as normal passenger flight operations remain temporarily suspended at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). The temporary suspension of flights at DXB and …