ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has continued to progress its sustainability agenda, testing a range of initiatives during the wind-down and suspension of its scheduled passenger services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The airline has highlighted some of its continuing activities in a new video released today to mark Earth Day 2020: https://we.tl/t-Hxq1bop3KD Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive …

RIGA: After a request from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia and with permit from the Ministry of Transport, Latvian airline airBaltic has scheduled additional special flights from Vienna, Frankfurt and Amsterdam to Riga and vice versa. These flights one way will be able to transport up to 140 passengers. Flight to and from Vienna will take place on April …

News Desk PUTRAJAYA: Inspired to encourage Malaysians to stay positive while observing the Movement Control Order (MCO) at home, Tourism Malaysia under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is proud to organise a Tourism Music Video Contest within the MCO period from 18 until 28 April 2020. This contest offers a unique opportunity for Malaysians to unleash their creativity in …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, is strengthening the provision of its proprietary Green Building Tooltips through the added support of Rain Bird, a leading global manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, headquartered in Azusa, California. This builds on the founding and continued …

DUBAI: The UAE’s status as a vital global logistics hub is helping the global community effectively navigate the coronavirus pandemic – according to a new Analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber). Titled ‘UAE Logistics Sector – Connectivity and Resilience,’ the Analysis highlights the country’s busy air cargo routes, high maritime freight connectivity, well-established warehousing network and strong …

ABU DHABI: – Etisalat Group today announced its consolidated financial statements for the three months ending 31st March 2020.  Financial Highlights and Key Developments of Q1 As Part of its support and commitment towards the community and its shareholders, Etisalat board of Directors approves interim dividend payout of 25 fils per share Aggregate subscriber base reached 150 million, representing a year over year …

News Desk DUBAI: Now is the time to address that overflowing hamper or give the bedlinen a deep clean, as the world leader in laundry and dry cleaning makes a whirl with an incredible, limited time offer. Sustainable pioneers and quality innovators, 5àsec UAE, are on a mission to show that we are all in this together and assist during this time …

DUBAI: With more time on hand, making meals at home is becoming an increasingly common practice, as residents look to adopt healthier, and more cost-effective lifestyle choices. Research shows, the right food choices can also help boost immunity and reduce anxiety. With a surge in at home cooking, storing food effectively to reduce waste and prolong shelf life has never …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Unity is essential if the global community is to continue ensuring supplies of food during the current coronavirus crisis – that was the message delivered by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food Security at an extraordinary virtual meeting held yesterday for the forthcoming G20 summit, which is scheduled to take …

By Strawberry Sports Management DUBAI: Ushna Suhail hails from a family of tennis players. Her grandfather, Khwaja Iftikhar was a Tennis stalwart. Carrying on the tradition, Ushna became the first female Tennis player from Pakistan to hold an international ranking in Women Tennis Association. As a sportswoman, Ushna laments the lack of international sporting events in Pakistan. She feels that …