News Desk ABU DHABI: In response to the current situation, Etihad Airways is introducing Etihad Credit to give guests the freedom to delay their travel plans by permitting a free cancellation and is offering the original value of their booking to be used as credit towards their next trip.  As the situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, …

ABU DHABI: ToTok, an instant messaging app used regularly by more than 20 million people across the world, has launched ToTok Pay, a feature that introduces a new generation of mobile payment services in the UAE. In partnership with licensed financial institutions, the new feature enables ToTok users in the UAE to seamlessly send money to their friends and family …

By Afshan Lalani As we observe the lock down of malls, streets, cities and countries to curtail the spread of COVID-19, there is continuous risk on how these actions will affect economy of the country and the world as a whole. UN has estimated that the global economy will face a trillion dollar loss due to COVID 19. “We envisage …

KARACHI: PTCL Training Centre celebrated International Women’s Day with its female employees through an event on generation equality and realizing women’s rights. Women from different walks of life were invited to share stories on their struggles and journey as working women. Sheeba Shah, DIG Prison, Aliya Burney, Social Activist, Anum Shakeel, Ambassador- World Pulse & Global Shaper, Uzma Alkarim, Head of …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The historic 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup on March 28 at Meydan Racecourse will be composed of nine races—six Group 1s and three Group 2s—worth a world-leading $35 million. Below you will find the likely fields for the nine fixtures, including such global G1-winning luminaries as Benbatl, Chrysoberyl and Sir Winston in the $12 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), …

News Desk DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai convened today a virtual Steering Committee meeting of representatives of the countries taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai to consult on the impact that COVID-19 is having on their preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai, which is due to open in October this year. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and …

KARACHI: As the number of COVID-19 cases in Pakistan increase, our response to this global pandemic is critical. World Health Organization’s aim with COVID-19 response is to identify, isolate and care for patients quickly. Steps up for prevention and cure for coronavirus as Hussain Lakhani Hospital offered free treatment for the patients and has stablished a fifty bet isolation ward. …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is at the forefront to provide support to Coronavirus affected families in Sukkur in the shape of a package comprising of ration, medicines and preventive gear during the first phase. Depending on the situation and in case the need arises, the company will continue with its efforts and extend support in different cities across …

KARACHI: WhatsApp today announces the launch of two initiatives in support of the global fight against the Coronavirus pandemic: the global launch of the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with the World Health Organization and UNDP as well as a $1m donation to the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). The WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub launches today at whatsapp.com/coronavirus to provide simple, actionable guidance for health …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) highlighted the readiness of its array of seamless smart services which are available to the business community to conduct their work easily and efficiently. With 97% of its core services having undergone smart transformation, the Chamber has adopted a system of smart and electronic services that covers all the …