Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan a short getaway or visit family and friends during the upcoming long holiday weekend, winter break and beyond with fares to a range of destinations across Africa, Europe and the Far East. The offer is valid for bookings starting today until 29 November 2020, for travel until 31 May 2021.* Emirates Economy Class and Business …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As Malaysia continues its journey in Recovery MCO, OPPO, the world-leading smart device brand, and Tourism Malaysia have embarked on an exciting collaboration. With prizes worth up to RM 129,000 to be won, Be A RENOgrapher Photography Contest aims to bring Malaysians on a journey of appreciating the beauty of Malaysia and discovering the hidden passion …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline for 2020 at The Sun Travel Awards, and the Best Long-Haul Airline at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards. Following an unprecedented year for travel, hundreds of thousands of votes were cast by readers looking to celebrate the best in the industry. Emirates’ range of world-class products and …

K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, has partnered with HBL, Pakistan’s largest bank to provide Karachi’s residents with an alternative payment platform. Now, all Debit & Credit card holders can pay their power utility bills via the KE website, with HBL providing the gateway system necessary for facilitating this process. This partnership is the next leg of KE’s …

DUBAI: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, will see live events return to the venue once again from November 20th, 2020 with new social distancing and hygiene procedures in place to ensure the safety of visiting fans. Having opened in June 2019 with artists such as Russell Peters and Maroon5 performing to sell-out audiences, Coca-Cola Arena is now set …

BankIslami inaugurated their biometric ATM at the Airmen Golf Club & Recreational Park (AGC&P) in Karachi recently by Syed Amir Ali, President & CEO BankIslami accompanied by Air-Vice Marshal, Ghulam Abbas Ghumman, SI (M), T. Bt Air Officer Commanding Southern Air Command. The bank also presented a golf cart to Airmen which are one of the many initiatives by BankIslami to facilitate and …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE and official sponsor of the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has collaborated with Formula 1™ racing legend Damon Hill to produce 360-degree videos of Yas Marina Circuit. In these unique videos, Damon Hill gives racing enthusiasts the opportunity to view the five spectator grandstands at …

DUBAI: Etisalat announced the top three winners of the second ‘Hello Business Pitch’ competition at a live awards ceremony, giving out prizes worth AED 350,000 to aspiring entrepreneurs and providing a platform to bring their business ideas to reality.   Focusing on innovation, the competition’s second edition received an overwhelming response this year with 52 candidates shortlisted progressing to the latter stages …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) has won the ‘Website Launch of the Year’ award at the Seamless Middle East 2020 Awards, highlighting the Free Zone’s continuing commitment to improve customer experience through driving digital transformation. The recognition, which consolidates AFZ’s position as a leading global business hub, is also a testament to its website’s superior functionality, ability to …

DUBAI: More than 57,000 employees across 42 companies and nine academic institutions and non-profit organisations took part in a Dubai Chamber-led campaign, which raised awareness about the importance of prioritising employee happiness and health.  The campaign, titled Let’s Create a Healthy and Happy Workplace, was organised as part of Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2020, held November 8th-12 under the theme …