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 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company, has launched a pilot program for autonomous robot-powered food delivery at Expo City Dubai. The delivery service will enhance convenience for Expo City’s employees, residents, and visitors while advancing Dubai’s smart city vision. Seamlessly blending into smart city environments, the last-mile autonomous robots will be delivering meals from select cafés …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced a partnership with Yubi MENA to deliver seamless SME trade working capital, supply chain finance, and other value-added services to clients. The collaboration aims to expand SME market penetration by leveraging Yubi’s advanced technology platform & strong domain expertise. The Yubi Group is …

LAHORE: MG Pakistan has announced a major upgrade to its popular plug-in hybrid SUV, the MG HS PHEV, by introducing a 7KW fast charger as a standard replacement for the existing portable charger. The move reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient urban mobility. Since its launch in Pakistan in October 2024 and the beginning of production in …

News Desk DUBAI: Symbiosis International University Dubai proudly hosted its inaugural HR Conclave, The Power of People – a dynamic celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the enduring strength of human connection. This landmark event underscored Symbiosis’ steadfast commitment to fostering education-industry linkages and deepening ties between India and the UAE, contributing meaningfully to the E33 Agenda of the UAE leadership …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, premiered a captivating new promotional film in collaboration with renowned Turkish actor Burak Özçivit at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. The film begins with a couple flying Turkish Airlines for the first time, delighted by award-winning meals, advanced in-flight entertainment, and exceptional comfort. …

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Finance has organised a high-level briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ headquarters in Abu Dhabi to discuss the Gulf financial and economic integration and highlight the UAE’s role in supporting the joint Gulf action framework. The event aimed to raise awareness of regional economic integration and its positive impact on individuals, institutions, and the …

News Desk DUBAI: MAJRA – National CSR Fund held a meeting of the UAE Sustainable Impact Committees in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Trustees to review and discuss its key projects. The meeting explored diverse project aspects, with a focus on supporting national sustainable development efforts, …