DUBAI: Dubai Police, Dubai Economy (DED), and the world’s leader in digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V), today released findings of a survey on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on payment behavior of consumers in the UAE. The survey also looks at consumers’ general views, preferences and concerns related to digital payments and offers key insights for merchants. The survey release corresponds with …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s Number 1 digital communication company,  has partnered with NUST Military College of Signal (MCS) to provide training students on its new IoT platform OneNET. With an annual free access to IoT platform OneNET, Zong 4G’s training focused on this platform’s Features, benefits, IoT communication modules and E-SIMs technology within academia. Pakistan’s leading telecommunication network, Zong …

News Desk ERBIL, Iraq: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Iraq, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at Erbil International …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is partnering with Austrian-based healthcare technology company Medicus AI to launch a COVID-19 risk-assessment tool that will empower guests to make informed decisions about travelling. Powered by Medicus AI’s technology, the risk-assessment tool will guide Etihad’s guests in evaluating the probability of having contracted the COVID-19 …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: To respond to the developing situation and support the Government in its efforts to flatten the curve, the Kutiyana Memon Hospital has stepped up its efforts and established a dedicated Covid-19 Ward within the hospital in Karachi. Dr. Abdul Bari, Haji Rafiq Pardesi and Ahmed Chinoy inaugurated the facility where the civil society was also present. …

News Desk DUBAI: The Covid-19 pandemic is leading more businesses in the UAE to adopt sustainable building solutions as they reopen and return to 100% capacity, according to business leaders who spoke on the topic at a recent Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry webinar. The webinar, Ensuring Sustainable Health and Safety of Building Occupants during COVID-19, was organised by …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone has announced the newest state-of-the-art commercial complex, within the free zone, the Ajman Boulevard,to offermodern office spacesto local and foreign investorswho are seeking cost-effective business facilities in the emirate. Managed by Ajman FreeZone, the 9,617-square-meter project is in line with Ajman Vision 2021 and the Ajman Government’s efforts toestablish a business-friendly environment in …

News Desk LAHORE: The Core Committee of All Pakistan Livestock & Dairy Association (APLDA) termed the federal budget 2020-21 and the Provincial Budgets of Punjab, and Sindh as tax free and balanced in prevailing circumstances in light of Covid-19 impact. The Federal Government and respective Provincial Governments are graciously commended for allocating maximum funds for agriculture, livestock and Dairy sectors …

AMSTELVEEN: KLM is gradually and carefully restarting its network. In July, KLM operates 5,000 European flights. The forecast for August is 11,000. Intercontinental numbers are around 1,900 in July and 2,100 in August. At the moment, about half of the intercontinental flights are cargo-only. KLM hopes that – if worldwide travel restrictions are relaxed – an increasing number of intercontinental …

DUBAI: His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the completion of Al Quoz Bus Depot to support the daily movement of buses. The new facility, which complements other bus depots at Jebel Ali, Al-Khawaneej, Al Ruwayyah , Al Aweer and Al Qusais, serves buses operating …