News Desk DUBAI: The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC) announced today (Monday, 28th April) that GCC visitors to Germany have grown steadily to over 489,689 in 2024, a steady year-on-year increase of 1.2% and an impressive 21% increase when compared with the total visitor numbers in 2022. The announcement was made during a press conference, which was held …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: 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, today opened the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, being held from 28 April to 1 May …

Web Desk DUBAI: Qashio, one of the leading providers of spend management solutions, in partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched Qashio for Travel, a next-generation payment platform built to address the unique operational and financial pain points in the travel industry. The launch comes during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the region’s flagship travel …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: REDTAG, the trusted name in value fashion and homeware, has opened its latest store in Jeddah. With its prominent location, this store launch confirms REDTAG’s commitment to offering affordable, trend-led apparel to families across the Kingdom. Located in Al Yasmin Mall, Al Ajawad Street, Al-Manar, the new 765-square-metre space offers an inviting and modern retail environment …

News Desk KARACHI: ABHI, an embedded finance platform revolutionizing access to financial wellness, has partnered with Matco Foods Limited, South Asia’s leading food processing and export company. Through this collaboration, Matco Foods will be providing ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) service to its employees, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to employee empowerment and financial well-being. Through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) …

By Shahzad Khokhar, Head of Islamic Banking, Mashreq Pakistan Islamic banking, with its principles of risk-sharing and ethical finance, holds immense potential to transform the financial landscape in Pakistan. However, access to financial services remains a challenge for many. Digitization offers a powerful tool to overcome these obstacles and unlock the full potential of Islamic banking, bringing inclusive and innovative …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is setting a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Etihad’s A321LR represents a leap forward in guest experience and innovation, bringing Etihad’s signature luxury and a true First class experience to narrowbody flying. “The A321LR is an amazing aircraft which proves …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates will introduce a slew of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months. The airline will roll out its refreshed A380s to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nice and Perth and its upgraded Boeing 777s to Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Frankfurt, as well as another refitted …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Wego, the largest online travel marketplace and the number 1 travel App for flight bookings and searches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today revealed the relative popularity of global destinations with Middle East travelers. Wego users search for tens of millions of trips each quarter, and its flight and hotel data have been …

By Rafiq Vayani KATOWICE, Poland: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCC) has officially opened its first international representative office in Poland, marking a pivotal moment in the Chamber’s global expansion strategy. The opening reflects the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and is a historic step forward in the growing relationship between the two countries. This …