DUBAI: GAC Motor held a brand press conference at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show (“the Motor Show”) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Themed “Now’s Your Moment”, the automaker launched its luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the GN8 in the Middle East. The launch signals the next phase of GAC Motor’s growing expansion within the region as part of its vision …

DUBAI: At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November 2019, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Dubai Airshow is an important platform for Airbus to highlight its best-in-class products and innovative services to customers. Airbus’ continued participation at the largest aviation event …

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr. Tariq Masood, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Science of Technology, Government of Pakistan (second from left) visited Valyou Office in Malaysia. He was briefed about the recent Easypaisa – Valyou wallet to wallet remittance backed by Alipay’s Blockchain Technology.  Valyou Team members from left, Eric Yu – Product Executive, Fahad Rehman – Head of Technology and Mohsin Zaman …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user’s location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including check-in desks, Emirates lounges, shops, restaurants or ATMs in the …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans. With the new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, postpaid customers can choose a plan, based on their need and enjoy complete freedom from calling limits. They can make unlimited calls …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates’ first remote check-in terminal, outside of the airport, was opened today to provide seamless connections for cruise passengers. The Emirates check-in counters, located at Port Rashid, will allow passengers who are disembarking from their cruise ships to check in for their onward Emirates flight at the same facility. The new service will further enhance Dubai’s position …

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian travel marketplace LokaLocal welcomes visitors from around the world to experience out-of-the-guidebook neighbourhoods and activities in Malaysia, hosted by passionate locals. With over 500 tours and activities across Malaysia, travellers can choose to join heritage walks, cooking classes, dining experiences, cultural workshops and eco adventures that showcase the local sights, sounds and scents. Amongst them, travellers can enjoy batik …

DUBAI: Two UAE-based design teams have been selected to showcase their innovative blends of contemporary art and Emirati heritage through creative interpretations of the traditional drinking fountain – sabeel – that will offer fresh drinking water to millions of visitors across the Expo 2020 Dubai site. The designs, chosen by an international jury as winners of the Sabeel 2020 design contest, were …

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 31 international media from 14 countries are in Malaysia to participate in the Mega Familiarisation programme called “Reminiscence Cultural Heritage of Malaysia”. The group, here by Tourism Malaysia’s invitation, will get a first-hand feel of the attractiveness of Malaysia’s cultural experience, as well as other tourism products that reflect Malaysia’s beautiful heritage. This Mega Fam programme is …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, is launching a free monthly newspaper designed for UAE travellers with the latest and most attractive travel offers available on the market. A first for the company, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the publication will join the offering at the 30 plus dnata Travel stores across the country to bring …