News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) recognized the outstanding contributions made by its employees serving in the frontlines, particularly those assigned to the Crisis and Disaster Management Team, the Security Team and the Emergency Team.  The special honoring ceremony, which coincided with the celebrations for World Humanitarian Day 2020, falls in line with the company’s commitment towards recognizing the …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest Microfinance Bank, Khushhali Microfinance Bank celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 11th, 2020. This anniversary was unique in its nature as 5,000+ employees across the entire network of Khushhali Microfinance Bank, participated in the celebrations digitally, through a zoom meeting. Khushhali Microfinance Bank was founded in 2000, with the vision to become the leading microfinance bank of Pakistan providing …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a remote video workshop for school bus operators in Dubai. The educative event attended by 120 representatives from schools and schools’ bus operators focused on the precautionary measure to be taken to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic among students as the new school year 2020-2021 edges closer. More than 153k …

News Desk DUBAI: With the 23rd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) in full swing, Etisalat is celebrating the festival with various discounts on devices, instant Wasel Gifts prizes, a chance to win AED250,000 on prepaid recharges, and amazing cashback rewards. As a strategic partner, Etisalat is offering up to 80% discount on smartphones, TVs, accessories and gadgets of various brands …

News Desk KARACHI: TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s first Direct Insurance Company, has signed a Strategic Partnership MoU with Pak Suzuki, the country’s largest Car Manufacturing Company. Following the partnership, Pak Suzuki customers can avail TPL Insurance’s services at any of the 168 Pak Suzuki authorized dealerships operating nationwide. Customers will have access to One Window Auto Insurance Solution offering tailored coverage backed by the …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sponsor for Middle East Stevie Awards and organizers of Stevie Awards 2020, announced that the virtual award ceremony shall be held on Tuesday, 25th of August, 2020, at 2:00pm (UAE time), as 153 award innovators and winners shall be honored. The award received nominations from 17 countries in the Middle …

LONDON: British Airways will today retire its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services. The Boeing 747-400, registration G-CIVD, will depart from London Heathrow on Tuesday, 18 August at 9am local time under flight number BA9170E after more than 25 magnificent years of flying. British Airways’ …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways (Etihad) has announced the expansion of its partnership with AccesRail, the world’s leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions. The partnership allows Etihad to use AccesRail’s expertise to enable its customers to book train and coach tickets in Europe in conjunction with their air fare using the airline’s online booking platform, or through their travel …

KUALA LUMPUR: Time to pack your bags and drop by BHPetrol today because starting 18 August 2020 until 26 October 2020, you may stand a chance to travel for free throughout Malaysia! In conjunction with Hari Merdeka 2020, BHPetrol and Tourism Malaysia has come together to celebrate the festive spirit with BHPetrol customers through Jom! Cuti-cuti Malaysia promotional contest. The …

DUBAI: Jean-Christophe joined Barclays in 2017, initially heading up Investments for Barclays Private Bank and has almost 30 years’ of experience in private banking, asset management and investment banking.His previous roles also include Head of Private Bank Europe, Monaco and Switzerland, and CEO of Barclays Monaco. Barclays Private Bank is well-established as a quality private bank and partner to Global …