Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has resumed passenger flights between Abu Dhabi and Beijing. Etihad Airways inaugural flight EY888 landed in Beijing this morning at 05:25 (local time), becoming the first regular direct international passenger service to return to Beijing under the latest mandate of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State …

On the 25th of June 2022, Ehad Healthcare organised a comprehensive and interdisciplinary webinar on the contemporary topic of Hajj and Diabetes. This session was delivered by Dr. Karum Qamaruddin, a diabetes specialist with over 20 years of patient experience, and moderated by Ms. Afshan Ali on behalf of Ehad. Dr. Qamaruddin’s talk started off by listing statistics related to …

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and e& enterprise, part of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group), today announced the launch of the region’s first AI CoE. The launch      highlights the importance of pursuing partnerships and collaborations with businesses, governments, investors, and startups to create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through the co-creation of industry-specific and use case-driven AI solutions. The AI …

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has officially launched an innovative ‘Digital Twin’ initiative as part of its smart airport program. This Digital Twin provides a real-time view of the airport through an intuitive 3D interface. Its powerful analytical engine integrates information from multiple airport systems to provide intelligent recommendations to help optimize operations. The development combined 3D modelling techniques, data-analytics, and …

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has installed its 1,000th Automated Teller Machine (ATM). This landmark cash dispensing terminal has been installed at Chashma in District Mianwali. Since its inception, the Bank has expanded its ATMs across Pakistan’s rural and semi-urban regions, providing round-the-clock access to cash and furthering basic banking and financial inclusion for the masses. The Bank’s ATMs  enable access to NFC-enabled and …

Given the massive hike in global fuel prices, the everyday office-goer is the most affected by the current economic conditions. Careem, the Super App of the greater Middle East and Pakistan, has added a carpooling feature in its corporate portfolio ‘Careem for Business (C4B)’, dedicatedly catering to its corporate clientele. The carpooling service includes a pool of cars, with 1 pool comprising of …

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), the largest public sector commercial bank, has taken measures to reduce power and energy consumption across its network in the country. The initiative will support Government of Pakistan’s drive towards energy and fuel conservation. NBP staff (other than the branches & critical staff) have been advised to observe ‘Work From Home (WFH)’ and operate remotely …

BenchMatrix has successfully facilitated Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan (SCBPL) in the installation and implementation of its RiskNucleus® GRC, with the goal to digitize the Bank’s compliance risk management processes. The implementation of this comprehensive solution will assist Standard Chartered in holistically managing compliance processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The solution is a well-integrated system that allows risk managers to effectively …

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport have geared up resources and are ready to welcome 2.7 million network passengers over the summer months, following a surge in demand for global travel. Over 1.4 million passengers will depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport, including 330,000 local joiners, with more than 1100 weekly network-wide departures. Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer, …

VLCC, a leading global healthcare, wellness, and aesthetic dermatology brand, today announced the opening of their twelfth clinic in the UAE. The new centre was inaugurated by Engineer Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah, Vandana Luthra, Founder of the VLCC Group and, Zeeshan Azam, VLCC’s joint venture partner for this clinic. The …