Arabian Post Staff A cargo of industrial fuel oil on a tanker that sank during stormy weather in Manila Bay has begun leaking, according to the Philippine coast guard on Saturday. Small amounts of the oil are seeping into the water, causing alarm among environmentalists and authorities. The tanker, which sank on Thursday, was transporting a substantial quantity of industrial fuel oil. The exact volume of the […]
Co-branded credit cards have introduced new features designed to enhance the overall customer experience, promising greater value and rewards for cardholders. Leading the charge are recent offerings from Breeze Airways, Barclays, and Emirates NBD in collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy and Mastercard.
Breeze Airways, partnering with Barclays, has launched the Breeze Easy Visa Signature card, aiming to cater to travelers from underserved regional airports. This card offers an array of benefits including a substantial introductory bonus of 50,000 BreezePoints after a $2,000 spend within the first 90 days. Cardholders can earn up to 10X BreezePoints on specific travel bundles, and 2X points on everyday purchases such as groceries and dining. Additional perks include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi, priority boarding, and BreezePoints that never expire. Breeze’s CEO, David Neeleman, emphasized the card’s alignment with the airline’s mission to provide affordable and elevated air travel options.
In the UAE, Emirates NBD, Marriott Bonvoy, and Mastercard unveiled two new co-branded credit cards that provide exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits. These cards are designed to attract both frequent and occasional travelers by offering points on all spending categories, which can be redeemed for free hotel stays and other travel perks. These new features aim to make travel more accessible and rewarding, leveraging Marriott Bonvoy’s extensive hotel network to offer more value to cardholders.
Meanwhile, the Indigo HDFC Bank co-branded card, although part of the largest airline and credit card provider in the region, has received mixed reviews. The card offers up to 5 reward points per ₹100 spent but lacks clarity on reward redemption and offers limited travel benefits compared to its competitors. It does not include complimentary lounge access or insurance coverage, features typically expected in co-branded travel cards. Despite these drawbacks, the card may still appeal to loyal Indigo flyers due to its airline-specific rewards.
These developments in co-branded credit cards highlight a competitive push to provide enhanced value propositions, focusing on travel rewards and user convenience to attract and retain customers.
A raging wildfire in Northern California has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, as the inferno continues to spread uncontrollably. The fire, which has rapidly consumed large swathes of forested land, has become one of the most significant blazes in the state this year. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the fire, but strong winds and dry conditions are complicating their efforts. The fire has […]
The first trailer for DC’s upcoming animated show, *Creature Commandos*, has been released, setting the stage for one of the initial projects under James Gunn’s new leadership. Scheduled for a December release, the show promises to follow in the footsteps of *The Suicide Squad* with a unique twist on the team of misfit characters. The trailer, posted on the official Max YouTube channel, reveals that *Creature Commandos* […]
‘The Lucky ones’: a global traders’ survey KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2024 – Octa, a financial broker with globally recognised licences, has conducted a global survey about traders’ attitudes to luck called ‘The lucky ones’. Participants answered questions about their attitude to lucky charms, rituals, and other unorthodox practices that helped them succeed in trading. In this article, we will summarise […]
New policies aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the UAE are set to be implemented by the end of 2024. These initiatives, announced by the chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, are designed to strengthen the nation’s digital defenses amid growing global cyber threats. The upcoming policies will focus on three main areas: improving national cybersecurity infrastructure, enhancing data protection measures, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness […]
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav Early this week, Indian writer Pankaj Mishra won the 2024 Weston International Award. The $75,000 award is given to an international non-fiction writer based outside Canada by The Writer’s Trust of Canada. “Through a compelling and essential body of work that braids memoir, philosophy, history, sociology and criticism, Mishra proves he […]At the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History on March 1, 2024, the Advertising & Society Colloquium served as a pivotal platform for discussing the advertising industry’s role in tackling the environmental crisis. University of Oregon advertising professor Deb Morrison delivered a compelling plenary address that called for a transformative approach within the advertising sector to address climate change. Morrison’s speech centered around her forthcoming book, […]
Driving Towards a Greener Future in Style SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 July 2024 – smart, a market leader in premium, intelligent, all-electric cars, is set to transform Singapore’s automotive landscape in 2024. Led by a vision for widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), smart’s range of high-end, compact, all-electric SUVs is a showcase of modern cutting-edge innovation, paired with an unwavering focus on the […]
DENVER, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 July 2024 – AGW-MS Capital is customer-centric, focusing on providing comprehensive and professional investment and operational services to global governments, corporations, institutional investors, and individual investors. The company is dedicated to achieving long-term, stable wealth growth for its clients. The uniquely designed fixed income ETF product from AGW-MS Capital is highly favored by investors due to its low investment […]
Senator Roger Marshall has withdrawn his support from Senator Elizabeth Warren’s controversial “Crypto Ban” bill, S2669, marking a significant shift in the legislative landscape. The bill, which aims to regulate cryptocurrency participants as financial institutions, faces heightened scrutiny and debate within the Senate. Senator Marshall, who initially co-sponsored the bill, cited concerns over the potential overreach and unintended consequences for the cryptocurrency industry. The bill’s provisions include […]
Al Hussaini emphasized the pivotal role of sustainable finance during his address at the COP28-G20 Conference on Sustainable Finance in Rio de Janeiro. He highlighted the urgent need for global cooperation in transitioning to a greener economy. The conference, which gathered leaders from G20 nations, focused on strategies to integrate sustainable practices into financial systems. Al Hussaini’s remarks underscored the necessity of aligning financial policies with environmental […]
Egypt has raised fuel prices by as much as 15% as it prepares for an upcoming review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This move comes as part of the government’s efforts to meet the conditions of its ongoing economic reform program. The increase affects various fuel products, including gasoline and diesel, and is expected to impact transportation and goods prices across the country. The adjustment follows […]
Delivery of live signals over OBS Live Cloud becomes the main method of remote distribution to broadcasters – making another milestone in Olympic Games broadcasting Content+ Portal ensures seamless delivery of content and Multi-Camera Replay Systems provides frame-freeze slow-motion replays PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2024 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), […]
Arabian Post Staff Nvidia’s stock is under pressure today, following a series of unsettling developments in the tech sector. The company’s shares are falling as broader market concerns and specific company challenges converge. This drop signals significant shifts that traders need to navigate carefully. Several factors are contributing to Nvidia’s stock decline. A major reason is the reduced growth forecast for the global semiconductor market, which has […]
A significant shake-up hit the financial markets, resulting in a $1.1 trillion loss from the S&P 500 index. This drop is notably marked by a substantial $600 billion loss from the elite group of stocks known as the “Magnificent 7,” which includes tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google’s parent), Amazon, Meta, and Tesla. The sharp decline follows a period of heightened market volatility. Rising interest rates, geopolitical […]
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2024 – Appier, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making, is proud to announce its latest partnership with SkinX Thailand, a pioneering dermatology and telemedicine services provider. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as SkinX Thailand integrates Appier’s cutting-edge AI solutions, AIRIS and AIQUA, to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations. SkinX […]
By Nantoo Banerjee The annual government budget is all about the expenditure and its direction. Income is generated generally through tax and non-tax revenues and borrowing to take care of the expenditure. Normally, the expenditure part comprises seven main aspects – the government’s own maintenance cost, defence, healthcare, social security, education, elderly care, and debt […]
Content series is available across Warner Bros. Discovery platforms in Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa, and Warner Bros. Discovery in Asia Pacific (WBD), are collaborating on a content series – Prudence Foundation x Decode by Discovery (“Decode with Prudence”) – to help educate audiences on the […]
Businesses are facing a new cybersecurity threat as hackers exploit counterfeit CrowdStrike recovery tools to infiltrate networks and deploy malware. The fraudulent files are designed to mimic legitimate CrowdStrike resources, aiming to deceive organizations into executing malicious software. The attack mechanism involves hackers creating counterfeit recovery tools that appear to be from CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm known for its endpoint protection solutions. These fake tools are […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – CashOn, a technology finance company focused on fintech and Web3 applications, has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s first digital currency lending matching platform. This platform helps customers access cash liquidity by using digital currencies, finding and comparing quotes from multiple financial companies, and providing suitable lending solutions, enhancing the fluidity between digital currencies and […]
By Pradeep Kapoor LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP played aggressive Hindutva card by asking the shopowners of districts from where kanwariya yatra is taking place keeping by-elections for 10 assembly seats in the state in mind . Although Supreme Court has stayed the order of Yogi Adityanath government asking the shopowners […]
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – Appier, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making, is thrilled to announce two significant updates to its BotBonnie platform: the addition of Vietnamese UI support and the integration of Zalo, Vietnam’s leading messaging app. These enhancements aim to provide a more localized and seamless experience for its growing customer base […]
Lebanon’s credit rating has been withdrawn by Fitch Ratings due to the unavailability of crucial data. The global credit rating agency affirmed Lebanon’s long-term foreign and local-currency issuer default ratings as restricted before removing the nation’s IDR and country ceiling. This step marks a significant development in Lebanon’s ongoing financial crisis, signaling deep concerns about the country’s economic stability. Fitch’s decision to withdraw the ratings stems from […]
