ABU DHABI: Louvre Abu Dhabi today signed the first exclusive platinum partnership with Etihad Airways. The symbolic ceremony took place under the museum’s spectacular dome and its ‘Rain of Light’ effect. Louvre Abu Dhabi will officially open on 11 November as an iconic landmark on the city’s geographical, cultural and tourist landscape. The architectural masterpiece is one of only a …

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading banks in Pakistan, has become the first commercial bank to launch a virtual card in the country. Faysal Bank’s “Mobit Virtual Card” is a digital card that will allow secure e-Commerce purchases to meet the upcoming online payment needs even if you do not have any credit or debit card. Mobit …

LAHORE: Dettol, one of the leading brands of Reckitt Benckiser (RB), celebrated the Global Handwashing Day with their campaign ‘Letter for Life’ this week. The main objective of this campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap, and how a small act of handwashing can prevent diseases like diarrhea and decrease the infant mortality rate. The …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest A380 operator, is set to receive its milestone 100th A380 aircraft on 3rd November. Over 80 million passengers have flown on the superjumbo in the nine years since it first joined Emirates’ modern fleet. Today, Emirates flies the A380 to over 45 destinations spanning Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Everywhere …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The emirate is the Cinderella story of the travel industry, having exploded from a sleepy fishing village into a futuristic metropolis. This will be the second time that World Travel Awards has visited Armani Hotel Dubai, …

AJMAN: Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman marked the annual World Food Day by reaching out to Human Appeal International UAE. The hotel donated excess food from its buffet, which will be distributed by the charity organisation to labour camps and underprivileged families. The team also affirmed its continuous commitment to reduce food wastage and help fight hunger. General manager Iftikhar …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  Hosted by GE, the ‘Transforming Power’ conference brought together more than 200 global and regional energy sector experts in Dubai,UAE on October 16, 2017, to share experiences of industry-leading projects from around the world, identify the next generation of solutions to boost power sector efficiency and discuss new business models for the industry. The exclusive event …

ISLAMABAD: Byco Petroleum’s Single Point Mooring has imported 5 million tons of crude oil since its inception. It has been in continuous operation since 2012 including the severe monsoon season from June through September, which was previously considered impossible for the area. Byco’s SPM is Pakistan’s only floating terminal and revolutionizes the handling crude oil and refined petroleum products in …

SEATTLE: Qantas has unveiled its first Boeing Dreamliner, the game-changing aircraft that will open up new routes and new levels of comfort for travellers. The latest addition to the Qantas fleet, the 787-9 Dreamliner features next generation seating in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class, with more space and a lower passenger count than most of its competitors. Other Dreamliner …

HONG KONG: Vietjet recently announced a two-phase interline partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways. The first phase which came into effect this September will enable Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan served directly by Vietjet; the next phase will soon allow Vietjet’s passengers to fly to more than 150 points around the world served …