KARACHI: At an impressive ceremony organized by Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan got recognized for the work done towards Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women.  METRO Cash & Carry won the award for ‘Leadership & Strategy’ – Women Empowerment Award 2018. The recognition is for the work done towards Gender Equality and Empowerment of …

KARACHI: Uber, the global smartphone app that seamlessly connects riders to partner drivers, has announced the launch of Uber Lite, a redesigned, simple version of the Uber app in Pakistan. Pakistan is amongst the few countries around the globe all set to experience Uber Lite; a slimmed down version of the app that saves space, works on limited internet connectivity, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019, has announced that it will host its first consumer day – ATM Holiday Shopper – as part of its line-up of special focus events. Taking …

DUBAI: Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. Customers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximise their onboard experience by using the Emirates app to browse the expansive entertainment catalogue at any time. ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment …

DUBAI: Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), the UAE’S Federal credit bureau, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote responsible money management among consumers in the UAE. The agreement was signed by Marwan Lutfi, Chief Executive Officer, Al Etihad Credit Bureau, and Marcello Baricordi, General Manager of MENA, Visa. As part …

AETOSWire TALLINN: Gen (ret) Riho Terras who served as the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces for 7 years and retired in December 2018 joins the team of one of the leading unmanned warfare systems developers Milrem Robotics to head up its Defence Division. General Terras’ main responsibilities will be establishing Milrem Robotics’ international business development and program support teams, …

DUBAI: Mercedes-Benz is offering its customers to become part of an intelligently connected world with the introduction of ‘Mercedes me connect’ to the region. The innovative services allow customers to connect with their vehicle anytime and anywhere and control certain functionalities, via the Mercedes me portal (https://me.mercedes-benz.com) and the Mercedes me App, enabling them to keep in touch with their …

SHARJAH: NMC healthcare has announced the opening of a new multi-specialty Medical Centre in Al Rolla, Sharjah. The new 22,000 sq. ft. NMC Medical Centre will provide specialised medical services to the residents of Sharjah. The state-of-the-art facility has 23 doctors practicing 18 different specialities including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Dermatology, Psychiatry and Child Guidance. …

ABU DHABI: The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) revealed that Brazil imported goods worth USD 7.6 billion from the Arab World in 2018, recording a Year-on-Year growth of 18 per cent in imports from USD 6.4 billion in 2017. This amounts to 17.6 billion kg of goods in terms of volume. Exports to Brazil from the UAE climbed to USD …

News Desk DUBAI: With over a million cases being reported, diabetes is a becoming a serious health issue in the United Arab Emirates – lifestyle and junk food being the main cause of this disease. Avivo Group’s New National Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi hosted a painting competition ‘Spread the Blue’ – for school children as part of its initiative …