News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, operated its inaugural flight today from Muscat to Port Sudan, marking the first operations of an Omani airline between the two cities. The new service, which will operate three flights per week, and further expands SalamAir’s network across the Middle East and Africa.  With this service, SalamAir becomes the first GCC airline to offer direct air links to Sudan, strengthening connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and Northeast …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As the Sustainability Partner of the 18th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted a panel discussion at the festival focused on sustainability and climate issues. The event, which opened on 21 January and ends on 27 January, is being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed …

News Desk ABU DHABI:  Tenstorrent USA, Inc. and Infinia Technologies Limited are excited to announce a strategic partnership agreement to co-develop and commercialize sovereign AI infrastructure solutions from Abu Dhabi, with an initial focus on government, financial services, and critical infrastructure customers across the GCC. The agreement was signed by Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, and Arif Khan, CEO of Infinia, on the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced the expansion of its signature Chauffeur-Drive service in Japan, extending the premium ground experience to customers travelling from Narita International Airport from 1 February 2026 and Kansai International Airport from 1 March 2026. These destinations are added to the existing Chauffeur-Drive service available at Haneda Airport, reinforcing Emirates’ position as the only international airline …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The opening day of Gulfood 2026 witnessed a strong and vibrant presence of Pakistan’s food and agribusiness sector at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The Chairman of Pakistan Business Council Dubai (PBC) was invited to attend the inauguration ceremony, reflecting the Council’s active role in supporting Pakistani businesses on international platforms. The ceremony was …

Yango, the ride-hailing service part of Yango Group, has revealed key travel trends shaping the sector across the UAE and Oman. Data from the past year highlights how residents and visitors are using ride-hailing for everything from airport transfers to trips to major shopping destinations, reflecting the growing role of on-demand transport in daily life and regional mobility. Airport Transfers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Human-centred design has become the clearest marker of quality at the top end of the market. Pedestrian-friendly layouts, usable outdoor spaces, wellness and leisure amenities, and a sense of rhythm between private and shared areas are now central to what buyers expect from high-end developments. The emphasis is less on visual impact and more on how …

Daraz Pakistan, under its Daraz Cares arm, has announced a dedicated support initiative for sellers impacted by the recent fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, aimed at helping affected businesses regain stability and continue serving customers across Pakistan. Through this initiative, Daraz Pakistan will launch a dedicated segment and page on its platform (app and desktop) for sellers impacted by …

Sport Desk DUBAI: American professional golfer Patrick Reed was on hand to conduct the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw for a BMW M5 (Marina Bay Blue Metallic) car, following his composed four-shot victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club yesterday. Reed, who claimed his fourth DP World Tour title and the first Rolex Series title …

News Desk DUBAI: Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience …