DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently recruited the first batch of three female bus drivers for deployment on the internal bus network, thus becoming the first entity in the Middle East region to take this initiative.  The three female bus drivers started operation on 3rd July, 2020. “This initiative goes with the best global practices of employing …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to be flying hundreds of UFC participants including athletes and event crew, to Abu Dhabi as the city prepares to host UFC Fight Island™, a series of events including UFCâ251. Etihad is the official airline partner of the event, which is Abu Dhabi’s inaugural major sporting …

ABU DHABI: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, will take wings on July 14, 2020 with direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Alexandria and Sohag in Egypt. The inaugural flight will take off from Abu Dhabi to Alexandria on July 14 followed by flights to Sohag the next day. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will start its operations with two Airbus A320 aircraft …

News Desk DUBAI: Mulk Healthcare, conceptualised and founded by Dr Shafi Ul Mulk, today announces the launch of the Middle East’s first E-Hospital – a digital healthcare system through which patients could consult doctors,  check their vital signs, get diagnosis, get treatment and medication  and have access to the best hospitals in the world from the comfort of your home.  Mulk E-Hospital …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised an online trade mission to the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, where 58 delegates, mostly businessmen representing UAE trading companies, explored new purchasing opportunities. Held on June 14 – 25, the trade mission facilitated Dubai Chamber member companies’ participation in the Canton …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university, has launched MBZUAI Talks, a series of educational webinars that will delve into some of the most exciting areas of artificial intelligence (AI), from current applications to the endless future possibilities of the technology. Commencing July 7, the AI-focused webinars will …

News Desk DUBAI: DUBZ, dnata’s leading baggage technology and logistics company, further enhanced its offering to help travellers in Dubai enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience. In addition to its innovative home check-in services, the company now also provides COVID-19 testing, enabling customers to safely and quickly complete the flight check-in process and obtain a medical certificate within …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Digital Financial Services LLC, a joint venture of Etisalat and Noor Bank, acquired earlier this year by Dubai Islamic Bank, has partnered with MoneyGram, a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, to offer international remittance services in the UAE. With this partnership, eWallet customers can make international money transfers in real-time to friends and family …

DUBAI: Dubai’s ease of doing business is expected to improve further following Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s announcement that it is cooperating with Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) to connect the two organizations’ digital services. Under the terms of the new partnership, companies can register as Dubai Chamber members, or renew their existing membership, through DAFZA’s digital platform. The …

News Desk KARACHI: A delegation of All Pakistan Caterers, Decorators & Event Organizers Association (Registered) headed by its Chairman Haji Qais Mansoor Sheikh met with Atiq Mir Chairman All Karachi Tajir Ittehad at the offices of Tajir Itthehad.  This delegation of All Pakistan Caterers Decorators & Event Organizers Association met with a single point agenda and that was of ‘lifting-up …