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Abu Dhabi launches The Hope Consortium for full global vaccine distribution

November 30, 2020

Amid an anticipated surge in vaccine logistics demand, Abu Dhabi is poised to cement its position as the global logistics hub to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the world, after spearheading the launch of the Hope Consortium. Comprising leading Abu Dhabi and global entities, the Hope Consortium represents a complete supply chain solution to address … More Abu Dhabi launches The Hope Consortium for full global vaccine distribution

Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo

November 29, 2020

Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport. In the coming weeks, Emirates’ customers can look forward to once again enjoying Emirates lounge services in other destinations including New York’s JFK International and Manchester Airport. The airline has redesigned its lounge offering and introduced additional health … More Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo

Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” to debut next Friday on Apple TV+

November 29, 2020

Apple TV+ and Mariah Carey have partnered for an epic production titled “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” set to debut globally Friday, December 4, on Apple TV+. Carey has invited a special lineup of guest superstars including Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland and Mykal-Michelle Harris, all … More Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” to debut next Friday on Apple TV+

9 best new international movies to watch on Showmax this weekend, from The Invisible Man to Hustlers

November 28, 2020

THE INVISIBLE MAN | First on Showmax | Horror Golden Globe winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in this nail-biting horror-mystery, the ninth highest-grossing film globally of 2020 so far.  When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn … More 9 best new international movies to watch on Showmax this weekend, from The Invisible Man to Hustlers

MTV Africa Music Awards to be held in Uganda next Feb

November 27, 2020

MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the continental flagship award show in 2021. The Iconic MTV Base celebration, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which showcases the ultimate in African culture, music, and creativity, will be held in a re-imagined virtual format in partnership with Uganda, The Pearl of Africa on February 20th 2021. The MTV … More MTV Africa Music Awards to be held in Uganda next Feb

Qatar Airways to Launch weekly flights to Abuja, Nigeria today

November 27, 2020

Qatar Airways is set to operate three weekly flights to Abuja, Nigeria via Lagos from today becoming the sixth new destination announced by the national carrier of the State of Qatar since the start of the pandemic. The Abuja service will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business … More Qatar Airways to Launch weekly flights to Abuja, Nigeria today

LG Electronics launches its virtual showroom for East African buyers

November 27, 2020

LG Electronics has launched its first e-showroom to offer consumers the convenience to browse and purchase home electronics and appliances. The LG eShowroom comes at a time when more Kenyans continue to adopt online shopping with over 73% of them considering e-shopping as a better way to find value for money since the start of … More LG Electronics launches its virtual showroom for East African buyers

Emirates refunds customers USD 1.72 billion, delivering customer promise

November 26, 2020

Emirates has completed an intensive programme to clear its backlog of refund requests which was caused by pandemic-related travel disruption. Over the seven-month period starting April, Emirates received, validated and processed nearly 1.7 million refund requests. This resulted in the airline returning AED 6.3 billion refunds to its customers. Of this sum, AED 4.7 billion … More Emirates refunds customers USD 1.72 billion, delivering customer promise

Traditional Chinese medicine to boost immunity against viral pneumonias now available in Kenya

November 25, 2020

Global Chinese manufacturer Jiangyin Tianjiang Pharmaceutical company limited has today launched herbal medicines in Kenya to boost immunity, treat and manage viral pneumonias. Operating under a local agent, XRP Medical Kenya Limited, the company has introduced Healthouself Formular 3 and Healthouself Formula 5 – combinations of herbal medicines that will be used to prevent and … More Traditional Chinese medicine to boost immunity against viral pneumonias now available in Kenya

LG donates PuriCare wearable air purifiers to frontline healthcare workers

November 25, 2020

 LG Electronics in partnership with Opalnet Limited have donated PuriCare wearable air purifiers worth Kshs 5 million to the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) for further distribution to medical workers at the COVID-19 frontline. The LG PuriCare™ Wearable Air Purifier utilizes two H13 HEPA filters which prevent up to 99.95 percent of harmful airborne matter such as viruses, bacteria … More LG donates PuriCare wearable air purifiers to frontline healthcare workers