Healthcare | Monday 30 March, 2020 10:14 am

Aster DM Healthcare launches free tele-health consultation service in the UAE

Aster DM Healthcare has introduced a free tele-consultation service across its Medcare, Aster Hospital andAster Clinic facilities in the UAE, allowing patients to remotely consult qualified doctors for all general ailments. The leading private healthcare group is one of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 6:00 am

Shaker Group reports full-year revenue growth of 14.1%

Shaker Group (“Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co.”, the “Company” or the “Group”), Saudi Arabia’s leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of Air Conditioners and Home Appliances, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 5:26 am

COVID-19: Information on Nissan operations in Africa, Middle East, India region

In response to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, Nissan has announced a temporary suspension to production in its Africa, Middle East and India region. This action follows the advice and guidance of respective national governments, and is being taken to safeguard the wellbeing of staff,...

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Healthcare | Monday 30 March, 2020 4:38 am

AHF Calls on G20 to Commit to Global Public Health Security

Following the postponement of the in-person meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia of the Civil 20 (C20) group—which represents civil society members from the world’s 20 largest economies (G20)—the C20 Health Working Group convened virtually today to outline its vision for the global...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 3:44 am

ADDED and World Bank discuss preparations for Doing Business 2021 report

Via a videoconference, H.E. Rashed Abdul Karim Al Balooshi, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), recently held a virtual meeting with members of the Word Bank to discuss the evaluation processes for Abu Dhabi in terms of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 3:33 am

SAMA pledges financial support for those hit by coronavirus crisis

 The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has pledged to support people living in the Kingdom who lose their jobs as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis – offering financial support for any charges incurred as a result.  “The measures taken include supervisory...

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Culture & Education | Monday 30 March, 2020 2:36 am

DJI’s library supports distance learning system

Within the framework of proactive steps taken by the UAE government to overcome the consequences of the global spread of COVID - 19, and in line with the efforts made to manage the crisis in order to provide the highest standards of public safety, including educational cadres, school students, and...

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Healthcare | Monday 30 March, 2020 2:31 am

300 quarantined citizens sent home after 14 days in 5-star hotel

The Ministry of Health celebrated here on Sunday news of cheer by sending home the first batch of 300 citizens, who were in the quarantine after they arrived to the Kingdom two weeks back from countries hit by coronavirus. Videos posted online by the Ministry showed medical staff bidding...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 2:31 am

BMW and CNN Join Forces to Explore the Art of Leadership

In times of uncertainty, inspiring people play an even more important role in sustaining society. The BMW Group and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) have teamed up to portray the stories and attitude of some of the most remarkable creatives, artists and leaders of our time through two unique...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 March, 2020 12:31 am

Minister Al-Khateeb inspects quarantine preparedness at tourist facilities

Minister of Tourism Ahmad Al-Khateeb on Sunday inspected a number of tourist accommodation facilities here in order to ensure their readiness with all the required standards and services to receive quarantine cases. The visit was prior to the delivery of these shelters to the Ministry of Health...

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