DUBAI: Emirates NBD customers in the UAE will soon be able to get banking updates, track spends as well as listen to daily market briefings on their Amazon Alexa devices, as the bank continues to lead digital innovation in the MENA region with new Voice Banking solutions powered by “Amazon Web Services” (AWS). Using the Emirates NBD skill for Amazon …

DUBAI: Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, held an interactive seminar along with several strategic meetings with senior executives in Houston, Texas. The seminar in Houston saw the participation of leading entities from Dubai such as Dubai Exports, DP World/ JAFZA, DMCC, US-UAE Business Council, Jumeirah Group, Emirates Group, the US Consulate …

By Mehak Zahra According to research, Pakistan is the 7th worst country in terms of sanitation and with the passage of time, the cleanliness situation is becoming more worrisome, which initiatives like Hoga Saaf Pakistan are now trying to rectify. Since the monsoon season has started, the roads have become mini lakes of filthy water and tons of garbage. In …

DUBAI: Aeon & Trisl Group proudly announced their strategic collaboration with Ms. Kanwal Malik , a seasoned entrepreneur and (Director, 333Properties Ltd, UK) for Dubai and London Real estate Operations. Aeon & Trisl being one of the top agencies in Dubai, and Emaars Platinum Tier Agency will expand their areas of expertise to grow further along with 333Properties LTD, UK. …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) – Host Sponsor of the 24th World Energy Congress (WEC) – and Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) have signed a strategic partnership agreement whereby DoE joins the project launched by EAG last year to support the Zayed Agricultural Centre for Development and Rehabilitation. Located in Al Ain’s Hazaa Al Boosh area, the Centre …

KARACHI:  One of Pakistan’s leading school enrichment program Badal Do, held its 2nd Annual Education Festival at Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi, highlighting teacher sensitization to bring about inclusive and innovative tools in education by adopting creative methods to make peace, social inclusion, diversity and tolerance part of the educational experience, in the classrooms and beyond. The initiative consists of 150 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has clinched its third consecutive award for Best Entertainment at the 2020 Passenger Choice Awards held during the APEX EXPO in Los Angeles, USA on Monday. The airline was also given a Five-Star Global Airline Official Airline Rating, the highest rating in the first airline rating program based solely on verified and certified passenger feedback. …

DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme for Emirates and flydubai, has touched a new high – 25 million members. Emirates Skywards is celebrating this key milestone with exciting offers and surprises for its members, starting 12 September. This includes 25% discounts on upgrades and reward tickets on selected flights to and from Dubai, a network-wide special Cash+Miles rate on …

NEW YORK: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a new partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling. With an equal passion for aviation, quality, and precision, Etihad offers a perfect platform for Breitling, who will serve as the airline’s Official Timekeeper. The announcement was made by the airline during New York Fashion Week, where it …

While travelling can be an incredibly relaxing and enriching experience, holiday planning can be a daunting prospect. Moreover, airfare can easily be the largest expense of your trip. Filtering through hundreds of flights and options based on time, carriers, duration and price, to avail the most cost-effective flight booking can be overwhelming for holidaymakers. Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking …