By Beck’s Medan, Indonesia In addition to asking the Principal to become an advisor and support regarding the plan to organize the Silver Reunion for the alumni of SMAN 5 Medan batch ’96, the committee on behalf of the alumni also stated that they are ready to assist the school library development plan This was conveyed by Chairman of the …

When Nora Al Matrooshi was selected to join the United Arab Emirates space programme, she became the Arab world’s first woman astronaut. Her selection – alongside male compatriot Mohammed Al Mulla – echoes the UAE’s focus on gender equality and equal opportunities. The country continues to incorporate more women into technology sectors, expanding their role as they gain recognition for …

ABU DHABI: Annual charity initiative, Ataya, will launch its new online shopping destination tomorrow on April 22nd, celebrating creativity that makes a difference. Organized by Emirates Red Crescent, Ataya has become a pillar of the Abu Dhabi cultural calendar and a hallmark in the field of social and humanitarian work in the UAE and across the world. Now in its 10th year, Ataya’s new …

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) and Lifebuoy have signed the first of its kind Hygiene Partnership Agreement in the Middle East. Living true to the purpose of making hygiene commonplace, Lifebuoy and SAUDIA will come together to drive the common goal of keeping citizens, staff & passengers safe and protected on-flight and on-ground. As per the agreement, Lifebuoy and SAUDIA-branded …

News Desk DUBAI,UAE: flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has added Batumi to its seasonal summer schedule. The carrier, which currently operates to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia, will also operate a three times weekly service to Batumi International Airport (BUS) from 12 May until 01 September. Commenting on the announcement, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, added: “we are pleased to relaunch our operations …

Huda Beauty, Dubai-based beauty and cosmetics company, has pledged AED1 million to the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to provide food parcels for disadvantaged individuals and families across 30 countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Huda Beauty’s contribution will help provide one million meals to beneficiaries in targeted nations spanning the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin …

The famous blue and white silks carried to so many victories at Newbury for the late H.H Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum were once again in prominence on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend, when Jim Crowley powered the William Haggas-trained Al Aasy home to a convincing four and a half lengths victory in the Group 3 …

Guests travelling with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, from now until 31 May from Abu Dhabi to Chicago, New York, Washington and Toronto, will be the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to easily manage their travel health credentials. Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “With the dynamically changing health requirements …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with Family Business Council Gulf (FBCG) recently hosted a webinar, which offered valuable insight on the changing dynamics of family businesses in Dubai, common conflicts that can arise and practical steps that can be taken to address them. The virtual event, attended by nearly 50 participants representing family businesses in Dubai, was …

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL), signed an agreement with National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT), to enable and promote its online platform that will allow customers to pay their bills online conveniently and securely through NIFT’s ePay digital payment gateway on PTCL’s website. The agreement was signed by Muhammad Amir Siddiqi, EVP Group Financial Planning & Treasury, PTCL and Haider Wahab, …