News Desk KARACHI: “This is a very difficult time for all of us. So many people are losing their jobs, others don’t know where their next meal will come from, and still others are struggling for their life or helping a loved one survive.  As we have so many women entrepreneurs in the LADIESFUND network, several have been reaching out …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously published. Etihad Airways has been operating special flights which have allowed passengers stranded in the UAE due to COVID-19 restrictions, the opportunity to return home. The flights also support …

AMSTELVEEN: The loss of around 90% of flights between Europe and Asia has resulted in a major shortage of cargo capacity. Meanwhile, the corona crisis has prompted an enormous need for the rapid transportation of medical equipment and other supplies between the United States, Europe and China. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has now joined hands with Royal Philips and the …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah Academy (RAKA) has announced it will be offering parents of RAKA students a 20% discount on third-term fees to support them while their children study from home, as part of the precautionary measures taken to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally, RAKA revealed it will be refunding all non-academic third-term fees, …

News Desk DUBAI: As part of its ongoing digitisation strategy, Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has further enhanced its trade portal, smartTRADE, by introducing smartCollections, a new service that enables completely contactless processing of Export Collections. This new digital service aligns with the bank’s commitment to support clients’ business continuity via safe, seamless operations during the ongoing COVID-19 …

DUBAI: PEUGEOT has launched its Valet Test Drive and Service program as a way for people to experience the brand’s models from the comfort and safety of their own home. By keeping people at home and following social distancing guidelines, PEUGEOT will bring the cars to customers’ front doors. As part of its customer-centric approach and desire to provide a …

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Economy has announced a new list of service fees, reflecting a reduction across 94 of its offered services, particularly provided by the Ministry to the public covering individuals, companies and the business sector. The move is being made in accordance with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 20 of 2020 regarding services fees provided by the ministry. …

News Desk KARACHI: Naya Jeevan and SWVL announced a strategic alliance offering comprehensive health & life insurance coverage (including COVID-19 coverage) to SWVL’s 1000+ captains and their families for the first time. Naya Jeevan has been championing the right to health & life insurance coverage especially for the lower & middle segments of the Pakistani society over the past 8 years …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is taking full advantage of the aircraft downtime as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic to conduct an extensive maintenance and cabin refresh programme. This new video highlights some of the work being carried out, and is available on Etihad’s You Tube channel.

KARACHI: Self-screening for the coronavirus continues to be a public health priority in every country around the world. To support government efforts to reduce the spread of the disease, the Aga Khan University and Hospital have launched CoronaCheck, a new mobile app that enables Pakistanis to easily and safely evaluate symptoms with an in-home screening tool and understand the next steps …