COVID-19 may not have made any 2020 prediction lists, but it certainly is leaving an impression on how companies and individuals will work in the future. With vaccines rolling out globally, infection rates dropping, and local governments beginning to increase the occupancy of everything from local parks to restaurants, CEOs around the world are looking for new office solutions to …

By Muhammad Rafiq AJMAN: As part of its goal to attract investments to the emirate of Ajman, Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) has announced that it will join the 2021 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 16 to 19. AFZ will join the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) pavilion as part …

A growing number of passengers are waiting until the summer to travel, according to a recent passenger survey conducted by flydubai. The survey, which was conducted in February 2021 with 2,800 passengers, was aimed to gauge passenger feedback on their travel plans and their experience while travelling with flydubai. According to the response of the passengers, 66% of UAE residents …

DOHA: Qatar Airways resumed regular flights between Doha and Mykonos, marking the beginning of a new travel bubble between Qatar and Greece meaning fully-vaccinated holidaymakers will no longer need to quarantine on arrival. The first of the resumed flights, an A320 aircraft, touched down on the Greek islands following the short flight from Doha. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His …

Latvian airline airBaltic in April 2021 has carried 49 000 passengers or 67% more than the previous month. In April 2021, airBaltic performed 1 010 flights. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “A year ago we were able to only perform a limited number of repatriation flights for Baltic citizens returning home. Today, as the vaccination levels improve, the situation is different. More people …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that starting from 13 May 2021 which coincides with the first day of Eid Al Fitr, all its flights will be operated by 100% vaccinated crew including pilots and flight attendants. The airline has started its internal vaccination campaign for its operating crew and front line staff since …

ABU DHABI: From 12 May 2021, travellers flying from Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be able to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport. Guests can arrive at the airport with confidence and with peace of mind, knowing they have met all essential requirements before their flight.  With the …

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the world’s largest airport industry platform, Airport Show, will be inaugurated on 24th May 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 7 and 8.  Running until 26th May, the …

China Power Hub Generation Company (Pvt.) Ltd. in collaboration with local officials of the Balochistan Environmental Protection Agency, has volunteered to help combat hunger and malnutrition in the immediate vicinity of the plant by donating 200 ration bags to the deserving families in the villages of Hub. The distribution of food items is in continuation of CPHGCs CSR initiatives designed …

DUBAI: Travel Forward, the leading global event for travel technology, has revealed an impressive line-up of big name brands to present live on stage as a part of sister event Arabian Travel Market (ATM). This year’s ATM is a hybrid event. Travel Forward is part of the in-person event taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 16-19 May 2021, …