“My father used to say that nurses sit among the angels,” said Zainab Ahmed Fahim, a dedicated frontline hero, as she remembers the moment when she decided to become a nurse. It was in her native Egypt, devotedly sitting at her father’s bedside in hospital. She was struck by the impact nurses had on people’s lives and the high regard …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a roadmap for the transformation of Smart Services to Digital Platforms 2020-2022. The plan, which encompasses 106 initiatives, is part of the strategic plan to leverage digitisation and promote customers’ happiness. “The Digitisation Plan 2020-2022 aims to transform all services to digital platforms and improve the content of the existing digital …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free, the owners and organisers of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (DDFTC), have announced the showpiece event will return from March 7th to 20th, 2021. With the Australian Open forced to change its dates due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai’s annual two-week tennis extravaganza will be hosted slightly later than usual this year. Long one of …

DUBAI: The current global health crisis is slowly altering how people manage their physical and mental wellbeing. While Holistic healing is not new, more people are embracing alternative coping techniques to combat the Covid-19 pandemic which has taken the world by storm. It’s no surprise that 2020 and the current pandemic has taken its toll. It continues to take center …

Islamic Arab Insurance Company (“SALAMA”), the UAE’s largest Shari’ah compliant Takaful solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded Takaful Specialist of the Year at the MENA Insurance Review Awards (MENAIR) 2021, held virtually on 27 January 2021. The award recognizes SALAMA’s market-leading Islamic insurance solutions and the high standards of customer service for which the company is known. …

Emirates has partnered with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE FOOD to trial TrustOne, a mobile app that allows passengers to undergo COVID-19 PCR tests at special discounted rates. The app, created in partnership between GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food, helps passengers adhere to the latest regulations and protocols, making travel seamless and more convenient. When using the …

Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai today launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate. In support of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVAX initiative and its efforts to equitably distribute two billion doses of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: House of Pops, the UAE’s healthiest, happiest, all-natural brand of ice pops and ice creams, is opening its doors and its heart to the good people who live and work in DIFC.  Marcela Sancho, co-founder of the disruptive dessert company, says: “You might associate our delicious treat ice pop bars and ice creams with the beach, …

Pakistani telecom brand, Ufone celebrated its 20 years of excellence and glory on Friday, January 29. A virtual event was held for employees all over the country to revel the special occasion. Children of Pakistan Sweet Homes were invited to share this memorable occasion with Ufone and a cake cutting ceremony was held for them. A heartfelt tribute was paid …

Founder of Blooming Lane, Mrs. Tanya Rogatia hosted colorful “Social Gathering” high tea at the pool side of Mövenpick Hotel Karachi on Tuesday, 26th January, 2021. A gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship. social affair. assemblage and social networking. The Social Gathering high tea was graced by very reputable respectable experienced ladies who need no introduction, an power house …