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Dubai Airport, India’s GMR creates vaccine corridor

Arabian Post Staff Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a Covid-19 vaccine distribution corridor. Home to 88 global airlines including Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates, and 12 international and 400 local and regional freight forwarders, Dubai Airports with its interlinked cargo facilities at DXB and DWC and in partnership with dnata cargo, the […]

Dr Tio Man Kwun, Peter – Prevention of Falls in Older Elderly

Elderly fall accidents are preventable. High probability of falling for the elderly. Winter- The peak season for elderly falling. Physical exercise prevents elderly falls. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 January 2021 – The Department of Health in 2013 stated that, in Hong Kong, people over the age of 65 are more likely to fall at home. About one out of every five elders living in the community will […]

2021 will see UAE retail sector pick up speed

The UAE’s retail sector will rally in the new year, with exerts pointing to returning consumer confidence, along with the Expo 2020 Dubai, as the key factors for growth. Other factors that will contribute to the growth in the sector include the introduction and mass availability of the Covid-19 vaccine, the growing popularity of online shopping, as well as retailers in the region strengthening their omni-channel offerings. […]

PROJECTS: Pandemic fails to pause hotel development in the Middle East

STR’s total pipeline figures include hotel projects in construction, final planning, and planning stages. “The pipeline of new hotels in the region is still strong, especially in countries where tourism is a key diversification factor identified by governments (for instance Saudi or UAE),” said Bruno Trenchard, Senior Manager – Hotels & Hospitality at CBRE Middle East. Historically, slowdowns have tended to impact projects in the planning or […]

Wuhan virus cases may be 10 times higher than reported: China health

BEIJING: The number of coronavirus cases in the city where the outbreak was first detected may have been 10 times higher than official figures suggest, according to a study by Chinese health

Light Up Kaohsiung Port to Mark “Kaohsiung 100”

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 30 December 2020 – A full century has elapsed since Kaohsiung’s renaming from Takao in 1920. To commemorate this watershed moment in time, the Kaohsiung City Government has organized a series of celebratory events across different settings and sectors. A highlight was the grand lighting-up for Kaohsiung 100 on December 24. Next, on New Year’s Eve, there will be live performances […]

As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up

DETROIT: When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close. Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are surging, even

When, or Even Will the World of Sports Return to Normal in 2021?

Today’s expo is on the world of sports and what we can expect from it in 2021. As Abu Dhabi gears up to host its first WTA 500 event – as well as Australian Open qualifying – we start to get a semblance of hope for normalcy to return to the world of sports. Of course, as an event – the Aussie Open qualifiers – that is […]

Etihad launches charter flight service

Arabian Post Staff Etihad Airways has expanded its business with the launch of charter and special flight services. Fully customisable, business and leisure guests can choose from a variety of flight options including a dedicated passenger service, cargo only flight or a combined passenger and cargo package. Alex Featherstone, Vice President Network Planning & Alliances, Etihad Airways, said: “While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the commercial […]

Joinland Group Builds Community Connections In Papua New Guinea

Joinland’s Central New Hanover Agro-Forestry Project Contributes To Community Growth On Isolated Island   KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 28 December 2020 – The Joinland Group, a diversified Malaysian conglomerate of varied business interests, has constructed three church buildings, three Pastor’s houses, three primary school double classroom buildings, three elementary school buildings, three aid posts and a community health worker’s house on the isolated and underdeveloped New Hanover island in […]

Under pressure Premier League managers hope for festive cheer

LONDON: Slaven Bilic’s sacking by West Brom last week made him the earliest managerial departure in a Premier League season for six years after it took 18 games for Cardiff City to dismiss Neil

Ecolohas Builds Sustainable Homes with Smart Energy Storage System Technology

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 25 December 2020 – Recently, the trend of conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions has been on the rise worldwide. Founded in 1998, Ecolohas Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a new social enterprise focusing on distinctive green energy solutions in Taiwan. The company has strong technical teams regarding energy communications and power distribution, and strongly commits to renewable energy combining with power storage system […]

Gaza Christians face canceled Christmas amid pandemic

GAZA CITY: Nasr Al-Jaldah and his fellow Christians living in Gaza face a canceled Christmas mass as the coronavirus pandemic hits the small enclave’s churches. The celebration usually offers a brief

Pioneering wheelchair climb of Nina Tower Chinachem Group to support patients with spinal cord injuries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 December 2020 – Chinachem Group (“the Group”) is backing an initiative to raise funds for patients with spinal cord injuries. By taking the lead partner role, the Group has given support for a feat of extraordinary human determination on 9 January 2021 – wheelchair climber, Lai Chi-wai, will scale the Group’s landmark headquarters building, the 300-metre Nina Tower in Tsuen Wan, by […]

Rumi commemorated 747th Death Anniversary at Seb-i Arus ceremonies in Konya

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī commemorated 747th death anniversary on December 7 and December 17 at Seb-i Arus Ceremonies held in Konya, one of the major cities of Turkey.   JAKATA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 23 December 2020 – When the news of the pandemic first broke early this year, many plans revolving travelling, large weddings and unions for festive celebrations were put on hold for the […]

DP World, Senegal sign deal to develop Ndayane port

Arabian Post Staff DP World and the Government of Senegal, have signed agreements for the development of a deep water port at Ndayane, approximately 50kms from the existing port and near the Blaise Diagne international airport. The new port will further reinforce Dakar’s role as a major logistics hub and gateway to West and North West Africa, and support the realisation of His Excellency, President Macky Sall’s […]

Treetop International School adopts Upper Air UVC to ensure safe indoor air

Heightened hygiene standards to prepare for school re-opening in 2021   First education institution in Malaysia to install Upper Air UVGI disinfection to keep indoor air safe 35 units of these revolutionary air sterilizers installed, and works in tandem with split unit air conditioners Active indoor air management is becoming a new norm as business capacity returns   KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 22 December 2020 – Schools […]

SMEs in Vietnam Defy Challenges to Win in 2020

Employees of SMEs also give their employers the thumbs up   HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 23 December 2020 – SMEs in Vietnam were celebrated today in a glittering ceremony highlighting their achievements in a challenging year.   Held in Ho Chi Minh City, the SME100 Fast Moving Companies Awards ceremony debuted in its first year in Vietnam — having been established as […]

Biden Regime Should End Drone Wars And Halt Space Militarization

HR Asia Announces Singapore’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 December 2020 – In a year marked by a pandemic and continued global uncertainty, 32 companies across Singapore have been named among HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia.   HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards recognises companies that have shown world-class employee engagement and workplace excellence, while displaying demonstrable empathy and care for their employees.   The […]

Armenian church leasing land to Israelis causes Palestinian worry

AMMAN: A previously unknown agreement to turn sensitive land in the old city of Jerusalem into a parking lot — largely for the exclusive use of Jewish residents of the old city — is causing concern

Buoyed by the Spain Golden Visa Scheme, Singaporean Investors Are Snapping Up Properties in Valencia as a Gateway to Gain Permanent Residency in Europe

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 December 2020 – House prices, sales transactions and rentals are all skyrocketing in Valencia. The city has seen a growing demand from international buyers in recent years, especially from Asia, many of whom aspire to live a Mediterranean lifestyle characterized by gorgeous architecture and a high quality of life at an affordable rate. However, Asian interest in Spanish properties is primarily fueled by the […]

Guess which states saw the most election disinformation in 2020

On November 3, Tina Barton ran into a problem. It was Election Day in the US and Barton, a Republican, was city clerk for Rochester Hills, Michigan, a conservative-leaning community near Detroit. As she was uploading some of the voting results, there was a technical issue, which she reported to Oakland County officials. But the…

JustCo launches Digital Future of Work Platform with ground-breaking innovations Switch and SixSense

Smart workspace technologies introduced at ceremony[1] officiated by Minister Chan Chun Sing will transform how and where people work via “space as a service” concepts SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 December 2020 – JustCo, Asia-Pacific’s leading co-working company, today launched its Digital Future of Work Platform at an event officiated by Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Mr. Chan Chun Sing. JustCo’s new platform uses digital technology to […]