News Desk ABU DHABI: Dubai-based insurance innovator Beema Insurance, part of ENOC Group, reopened its branch at Tasjeel Al Barsha. In an effort to fight the COVID-19, Beema decided to implement protective measures that go beyond the required safety guidelines, thus ensuring increased protection of both staff and customers. In line with guidelines and directives issued by the Ministry of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is delighted to announce the launch of the VOX Cinemas Drive-in on the rooftop of Mall of the Emirates. Developed in response to the temporary closure of cinemas, and in support of the government re-opening parts of …

DUBAI: Renowned fashion designer Mehak Saba donated surgical mask, safety equipment suits, and face shields to the doctors who are fighting as the frontline solider in combating COVID-19. Mehak Saba is the Chief Executive Officer Mehak’s Collection, Director Saba Group of Industries, Director Mehak Tower, Member Pakistan America Business Council, Women Chamber of Commerce, Ladiesfund and Youth Parliament. Mehak, who …

KARACHI: Master Group of Industries (1963), one of Pakistan’s leading corporate and consumer-focused industrial groups, is proud to announce the launch of its #DontLetThemSleepHungry initiative. The campaign will aim to raise funds to provide rations for 30,000 people severly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Group has partnered with Saylani Welfare Trust, which will perform the ration distribution; Master …

News Desk JORDAN: Arab Bank Group reported net income after tax for the first quarter of 2020 of $147.6 million as compared to $231.8 million for the prior period, recording a decrease of 36%. Total loans amounted to $26.2 billion as of March 31, 2020 compared to $25.8 billion for the same period in the previous year, with a growth rate …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed concerned authorities to bring home to the UAE the stranded mother of a seven-year-old boy who wrote him a letter, telling them that the country will always be a beacon of humanity in this world. Jessica Fitzjohn travelled …

News Desk SHARJAH: Sharjah Holding PJSC — a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management — is providing 450 new electronic learning tablets to underprivileged families across the emirate. The devices will be donated by Al Zahia and distributed by Sharjah Charity International to families in need. Focused on improving access to education across the emirate, the initiative …

DUBAI: In line with the updated Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Dubai-based flydubai’s passenger operation remains suspended until Thursday 04 June 2020 as part of the precautionary measures being implemented in response to COVID-19. The carrier continues to focus its efforts on supporting government requests with repatriation flights and enabling the movement of …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from 21 May to nine destinations: London Heathrow Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne.* The airline will also offer connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia. These flights will be available for booking on emirates.com. Travellers will only be accepted on …

News Desk DUBAI: World-renowned celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is back with a brand-new TV series ‘Jamie: Keep Cooking and Carry On’. Created in a matter of days, the series offers easy-to-follow recipes, and tips and hacks tailored to the current times. The show will air exclusively in the Middle East on FOX Life on 15th May at 5: 00 PM UAE …