By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced plans to deploy800 new ground support equipment (GSE) units across its global network in 2025. The rollout, valued at US$ 110 million, is part of the company’s broader investment strategy to further enhance operational performance and reduce emissions throughout its operations. dnata’s new equipment will be …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is broadening horizons for travellers to and from the Americas with its upcoming increase in flights to Toronto and São Paulo. Reaffirming its focus on serving growing demand, the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025, and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) with 17 weekly flights from 25 June …

News Desk AJMAN: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of financial planning and the sustainability of public resource management, the Department of Finance in Ajman organised an introductory workshop for government entities in the emirate. The workshop aimed to explain Financial Circular No. (3) of 2025, which constitutes a fundamental pillar in the preparation of the …

News Desk KARACHI: In a strategic move to strengthen regional connectivity and unlock Pakistan’s tourism potential, Airblue, the country’s leading private airline, has inaugurated direct flights between Karachi and Skardu — marking the airline’s latest expansion into the northern areas. The new route, launched today, makes Airblue one of the few airlines directly connecting the southern commercial hub of Karachi …

By Rafiq Vayani FORT WORTH, Texas: Enjoying the stunning natural landscapes, incredible wildlife and vibrant cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia will be easier this winter with enhanced services from American Airlines and Qantas. Starting Dec. 5 through the end of Jan. 2026, American will launch three weekly flights connecting Los Angeles (LAX) with Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Additionally, …

News Desk DUBAI: Having recently received the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites continues its mission to make hospitality more inclusive with a specially curated Rixy Kids Carnival. Taking place on May 6th, the event will welcome 41 registered participants, including guests from IBCCES, Global Village, Dubai College of Tourism, Expo City, and other …

News Desk KARACHI: On Monday, May 5, 2025, Mr. Fazal Karim Dadabhoy, Honourable Consul of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Karachi, attended a reception onboard TCG BÜYÜKADA (F-512) during its port call to Karachi. The event underscored the strong and enduring friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye, offering an opportunity for meaningful diplomatic engagement. Mr. Dadabhoy had the pleasure of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The 2025 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) was a dynamic and inspiring event, drawing over 55,000 industry professionals from 166 countries—a notable 16% increase from the previous year. Held from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the exhibition featured more than 2,800 exhibiting companies from around the globe. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and AEGEAN Group have enhanced their partnership to offer frequent flyer members reciprocal loyalty benefits. Starting from today, Emirates Skywards members can earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN and its subsidiary, Olympic Air, to 162 destinations across Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Starting from 21 May,* Miles+Bonus members can also …

News Desk DUBAI: Riyadh Air and Verteil Technologies have announced a strategic partnership that will see Verteil become the launch NDC (New Distribution Capability) aggregator, marking a major milestone in Riyadh Air’s offer and order-based digital distribution journey. Through this collaboration, travel sellers across the globe will gain seamless access to Riyadh Air’s NDC content via Verteil’s industry-leading platform, Verteil …