News Desk DUBAI: Governments and health authorities around the world are ramping up their efforts to protect communities from COVID-19 through large scale vaccine roll-out and it has been estimated that more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines* have been administered globally. One out of every 20 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered around the world has transited through Dubai and has …

DUBAI: Samana Developers today broke ground on a Dh100 million Samana Golf Avenue wellness-themed residential project at Dubai Studio City, a free zone designed for film and creative productions. Golf Avenue project aims to contribute to Dubai 2040 New Urban Masterplan which focuses on health, sustainability and enhanced quality of life. Contractor AppointedMeanwhile, Samana Developers has announced the appointment of Prestige Constructions, a UAE-based contracting …

News Desk DUBAI: Christopher O’Mahoney, a student at Dubai College, a British school based out in the United Arab Emirates, has won first place in ACCA’s Middle East first ever financial literacy competition, The ACCA Middle East 2021 Student Financial Champion. In a campaign mission to boost financial literacy across the Middle East, ACCA offered a unique opportunity to young finance …

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) announced that it witnessed significant growth in the number of newly registered companies in 2020 with a total of 1,717 new companies. Based on the results of its operational performance, it increased by 23 per cent compared to the year 2019. Offshore companies comprised 11 per cent of the total number of new companies, reflecting the …

dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, has enhanced its global leadership team, announcing key senior management appointments. The new set-up will help the company decisively adapt to changing global trends, drive synergies and efficiencies across its operations, and continue to deliver excellent services and value to customers.  John Bevan has been appointed Divisional Senior Vice President for …

Esophageal ruptures are tears that penetrate the wall of the esophagus. Ruptures can be caused by surgical procedures, severe vomiting, or swallowing a large piece of food that chokes the esophagus, and some ruptures occur spontaneously. A rupture allows food or fluids to leak into the chest and cause severe lung problems. Common symptoms are difficulty swallowing or vomiting followed …

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of popular TV personality Raya Abirached as a Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Abirached has been working as a High-Profile Supporter with UNHCR since 2017 and is a powerful voice and advocate for the forcibly displaced across the world. Prior to her appointment, Abirached had been working …

Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Mr. Fawad Chaudhry said that as far as the situation of COVID is concerned, there is a crisis but no panic. He was in a webinar discussion held from the CPG Dialogue platform titled ‘Pakistan at the Crossroads’ with Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder of Corporate Pakistan Group (CPG) and Nutshell Group. Speaking at the …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a landmark partnership with World Champion Esports team, Team Nigma, the organisation founded by The International 7 champions. Nigma will be the first esports team ever to be sponsored by a major airline and the Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways will make sure the team and its support staff will arrive, relaxed, …

DUBAI: Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have begun to implement full digital verification of Covid-19 medical records connected to testing and vaccination for travellers based in the UAE. Emirates customers who have undertaken a PCR test in Dubai can choose to check-in without presenting their physical COVID-19 PCR test report. Moreover, customers who have received their COVID-19 vaccination at …