While half of business travellers say their employer has invested in medical and security assistance to support them, 51% of those, aren’t sure what it means or offers, according to a new survey from global medical, security and travel risk management services provider Collinson. The great news is, three quarters of employees feel their employer
OSN has today announced the unveiling of its new streaming service available on osn.com and OSN mobile and tv apps. Featuring a fresh new brand identity and the largest entertainment content ever, OSN brings an unrivalled offer of quality content though its channels via cable and satellite, and on-demand via its streaming app. The new
The Japanese Prim Minister said on Monday that his country would impose a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to try to stop the coronavirus, and proposed a $990 billion stimulus package to soften the economic blow. According to Reuters, more than 3,500 people have tested positive for
Mastercard announced today that it is championing efforts to increase contactless payment limits across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region as people look for safer ways to pay in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is in line with recommendations from global and regional health authorities and governments to practice social distancing that
In response to the current situation and the directives of the business sector and educational and health authorities in the United Arab Emirates, SJR Group has launched the ‘Interact Safely’ initiative. the UAE-based SJR is specialised in providing integrated Information Technology (IT) services as well as marine and maritime products. The ‘Interact Safely’ initiative aims
Lumina Capital Advisers Limited, a Dubai-headquartered, specialist mid-market M&A firm, today announced the successful completion of an equity funding round, with participation from a consortium of Middle East investors, into UK-based Amara Living Ltd (www.amara.com). The Lumina team, consisting of Andrew Nichol, Gareth Williams and Feico Boonstra, lead-advised the regional group of investors. As consumer
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufacturers of hygienic paper products, has set up a US$1 million relief fund to provide aid to MENA region communities it serves. The multi-faceted fund has been set up to benefit those most in need in the region during the current COVID-19 crisis.