SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today its new route to Grozny, capital of the Chechen Republic in Russia. Air Arabia will begin flights to Grozny on 20th April,2018. Air Arabia’s Russia network, which recently increased by launching flights to Sheremetyevo International Airport adding a second route for travel to …

ADDIS ABABA/FRANKFURT: DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo, welcomes Ethiopian Airlines as a new client for its Opticooler. Recently, the fastest growing Airline in Africa and the German ULD provider signed a master agreement. “We are very glad to offer our customers a highly reliable packaging solution to transport temperature-sensitive shipments with DoKaSch’s Opticooler,” says …

SINGAPORE: Organisers for the Bahrain International Airshow have announced that regional jet manufacturer Embraer has confirmed its participation in the forthcoming edition of the show, which takes place from 14-16 November 2018. Joining the show for the first time as a chalet holder, Embraer will have the perfect platform to explore the potential in the Middle Eastern market. Bahrain Minister …

DUBAI: For the 7th consecutive year, Dubai Duty Free (DDF) supported the Dubai Municipality Car Free Day initiative on Sunday, 4th February 2018. The Car Free Day aims to inspire people to make more thoughtful decisions particularly related to transportation. With the city’s extensive transit system, the campaign encourages residents and motorists to give up their cars for a day …

DUBAI: Sharaf Travel Services LLC has chosen Amadeus as a partner to drive end-to-end automation throughout its business operations. This partnership will enable best-in-class offerings to Amadeus’ customers and more streamlined services that will boost the company’s competitive edge. Amadeus will assist Sharaf Travel to focus its business on online success, using the latest Amadeus Web Services and Mobile Traveller …

KARACHI: The prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan is increasing at an alarming rate. Hence, awareness and education about diabetes has become vital to deal with this rising pandemic. “At Novo Nordisk Pakistan, we dedicate our efforts to improve the lives of people with diabetes by creating mass awareness in the country. Our campaign with Wasim Akram, a real-life achiever with …

DUBAI: Emirates Engineering has announced an agreement with Qantas for aircraft maintenance. Under the terms of the agreement, Emirates Engineering will strip and repaint eight Qantas A380 aircraft starting March 2018. The aircraft will be repainted with the latest Qantas livery at the state of the art Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai. The agreement also covers the replacement of …

RIYADH: ENOC Group has inaugurated its 10th service station and the largest in Saudi Arabia inthe industrial area of Modon in Riyadh, underlining the Group’s commitment to expand its network in the Kingdom. Strategically located on Al Kharj Road in Riyadh, the new 16,000 square meter service station is the first to provide automotive services such as tyre and battery replacements …

ISLAMABAD: The National Council of ICMA Pakistan in its 386th meeting elected Mr. Zia ul Mustafa Awan as the President for the period of 2018-20. Mr. Zia also earlier served as President of the Institute in 2012-14. Other office bearers elected for the period of 2018-20 are Abdul Wasey Khan, Vice President; Shahzad Ahmed Malik, Honorary Secretary and Muhammad Yasin, …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH/DUBAI: Rove Hotels, a joint venture of Meraas and Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced its expansion to Saudi Arabia with Rove King Abdullah Economic City, located centrally in the Bay La Sun waterfront district of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in the vicinity of the Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College of Business & Entrepreneurship (MBSC) and a …