News Desk ABU DHABI: Following a directive from the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to contain the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, Etihad Airways temporarily suspended flight operations for an initial 14 days as of 24 March 2020. To support passengers with impacted travel, Etihad Airways has updated its Etihad …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the implementation of 100% remote working starting next Sunday, March 29, 2020, in compliance with the circular of the Dubai Executive Council to implement this rule in all departments and institutions of the Dubai government. The regularity of daily operations and services has been taken into account, anticipating …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates ground crews around the world have bid farewell to their last operating flights back to Dubai. EK 005 to London Heathrow, which departed at 1605hrs on 24 March was the last flight to take off from Dubai. EK 262 from Sao Paulo, which landed at 2235hrs (local time) was the last flight to arrive on …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber has launched a free service to collect, process and deliver documents for issuance of ATA Carnet and attestation, from today, Thursday, March 26, 2020. This service has been launched in cooperation with UPS and members can contact the company for pickup of their documents from home or office.  The document will then be delivered to the Chamber, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo has stepped up its commitment to facilitate the flow of essential goods across markets including the UAE. Working in a scenario where global air cargo capacity has been severely constrained due to restrictions on passenger flights, Emirates SkyCargo continues to ensure that goods such as food and medical supplies are transported to destinations where they …

SHARJAH: The Sharjah-based developer Alef Group ‑ a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures, has announced substantial financial support amounting to AED10 million to help retailers from tenants investing in Zero 6 Mall, one of the Group’ projects in the emirate. The financing will cover the value of this year’s rent …

News Desk DUBAI: As the world unites its efforts to fight the pandemic threat of COVID-19, Adamas Motors LLC has implemented its ‘DUTY OF CARE’ policy offering customers a special service to sanitize and disinfect their cars. Fully aware of the current health and safety requirements, the company follows the highest possible hygiene standards. It continues to adhere to the …

MANAMA: In keeping with food security amidst the global outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Lulu Hypermarket has airlifted a special food consignment on a chartered Gulf Air’s flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from India to Bahrain this morning in an initiative spearheaded by #TeamBahrain . Lulu Group, the largest retail group in the Kingdom, today received a special consignment of food produce …

JEDDAH: On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. ICD (www.ICD-ps.org) is deeply concerned about the health and well-being of its member countries, valued partners and employees. As we observe the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation together, ICD wants to update you on the situation and the steps which have been taken and to be done …

DUBAI: The Emirates Food Security Council held a remote meeting to discuss the latest developments in the local and international food security ecosystem and supply chain, and assess its readiness to keep up with the rapid transformations sweeping across various markets, affecting the movement of food products. The Council examined the various systems set up to monitor food imports and …