KARACHI: ​Careem, the technology platform for the greater Middle East, has partnered with MicroEnsure to facilitate Careem captains’ health insurance in Pakistan, as announced today. The insurance policy will cover hospitalization and ICU admission in case captains or their family members are tested positive for COVID-19 or are diagnosed with any other disease. It also provides disability benefits to captains …

ISLAMABAD: In the best interest of public health, PTCL & Ufone have announced closure of Sales & Service Centers and Joint Shops across Pakistan till March 31, 2020, due to the increasing number of Coronavirus cases emerging in Pakistan. In order to serve customers better and ensure business continuity, services will be provided to both PTCL and Ufone customers through …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has secured approval from the Russian Civil Aviation Authority to operate five special charter flights between Abu Dhabi and Moscow between Saturday 21 March and Wednesday 25 March. The flights will aid in the repatriation of Russian and UAE citizens, as well as other nationals transiting through Abu Dhabi, to their …

DUBAI: Zoho Corporation, a global company that offers the most comprehensive suite of business software applications in the industry, has launched its Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Program (ESAP) to help Zoho customers worldwide weather this global crisis. ESAP is one way Zoho is helping its small business customers. For up to 20,000 qualified paying customers with 25 employees or …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Due to the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and its continuing impact on air travel services globally, Etihad Airways continues to follow UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives and has implemented a series of consolidated network changes. This is also being carried out for the safety and convenience of its customers and staff, …

LONDON: Ever since the inception of e-Magine our team has lived by a core value established by our founder, Ms. Huda Garib which is “that each member of our community is valued, as together we ‘Dare To Emagine’ #DARETOEMAGINE and work towards the betterment of the global community.” Staying true to our beliefs, we understand the challenges that each of us …

Mr. Emil Wyss, who was the Consul General of Switzerland in Karachi from 2014-16, and his wife Mrs. Arie Wyss were in Pakistan on a two-weeks trip to Karachi, Lahore, and Hyderabad! The former and well-known Swiss diplomat started his tour in Karachi by visiting Brenton & Carey Hostel for orphan and single-parent girls, the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre, Make-a-Wish …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The pandemic of coronavirus has become a major public health challenge for Pakistan therefore actions are being taken at all levels to ensure safety of people. In order to make more people cognizant about the disease especially the rural population, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund has started an awareness drive through which it shall share information about the …

GENEVA: In the face of the global coronavirus crisis, as in any other emergency, the speed and efficiency of our response is proportional to the level of preparedness. To help countries better manage disaster response activities at a time when the frequency, intensity and human and economic impact of disasters is on the rise worldwide, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) …

KARACHI: 10Pearls University’s initiative Women Tech Quest is postponed in all the 3 cities i.e. Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad due to growing concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus).The new dates for the event would be announced soon. 10Pearls’ Managing Director Zeeshan Aftab said, “As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve on a daily basis, we believe that safety always comes first and …