Emirates today commenced trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass– a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. The first passengers travelling from Dubai to Barcelona on EK 185 today trialled the ‘digital passport’ to verify […]

Emirates is launching special fares in First Class and Business Class, so you can now book your holiday for less and plan to meet friends and family. With Emirates’ generous booking policies, customers have the option to extend ticket validity for up to three years, enjoying greater flexibility and confidence when planning travel during unprecedented […]

As we begin another Ramadan in the midst of COVID-19, Facebook has announced to add a new list of resources and features to help the Muslim community celebrate the month while maintaining social distancing. Through these additions, people can also discover ways to show kindness and give back to their communities. People can share their […]

With a solid COVID-19 continuity plan, a strong focus on people retention, and new ways of collaborating with partners, Milestone Systems achieved a net revenue of DKK 1 billion in 2020. Milestone’s net revenue amounted to DKK 1 billion (AED 586 Million) in 2020, a decrease of 1% compared with 2019. The operating income (EBIT) […]

Uber’s long-term partnership with Mastercard continues to grow with a new strategic initiative focusing on digital payments and advancing financial inclusions which will be facilitated by Mastercard across Pakistan, the Middle East, and Africa (MEA). As a regional first, the partnership with Mastercard will enable Uber to drive digitization across their business operations, leveraging Mastercard’s […]

The HOPE Consortium’s World Immunisation & Logistics Summit was opened by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a call to enhance collaboration in the world’s approach to tackle COVID-19 and ensure a healthier future for all. The two-day virtual Summit, hosted in by Abu Dhabi, […]

The GSMA has published its annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money. It reveals a dramatic acceleration in mobile transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdown restrictions limited access to cash and financial institutions. The report found that the number of registered accounts grew by 13 percent globally in 2020 to more than […]

Danske Bank will now focus even more on flexibility for employees based on the experiences of working remotely during the pandemic. Specifically, employees will get the possibility of organizing working days in cooperation with the local manager as well as a subsidy to upgrade the home office. The purpose is to become a more attractive […]

HSBC UK has launched a record £15 billion lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK, as part of its commitment to help British businesses innovate and grow as the country looks to rebound from the Covid-19 health crisis. The Fund, which includes over £10 billion of specific regionally focussed allocations, […]

Half of the exporters go online to weather COVID-19 challenges The HKTDC Export Index rose a further 2.8 points to 39.0 in the first quarter of this year compared with the preceding quarter, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced. “Although the index has risen for four consecutive quarters, it remains in contractionary territory, […]