By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Danube Properties, a major Dubai-based property developer that launched its 11th project – the Dh550 million Lawnz at the International City – Comprising of 1,064 units which will take its portfolio to 4,744 units with a development value exceeding Dh3.7 billion, spread across 11 successful projects. Construction of the project is expected to start in 2018 …

DUBAI: Emirates is offering travellers who haven’t booked their holidays yet a chance to avail special fares during the summer to 60 destinations within its global network. The offer applies to bookings starting today until 5 July 2018 and applies for travel until 31 March 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to London starting from AED 2,125; to Bangkok …

ISLAMABAD: The country’s leading proponent of financial inclusion, Karandaaz Pakistan launched this year’s call of its annual Women Entrepreneurship Challenge aimed at women-led businesses across Pakistan. Karandaaz will provide customized business development support as well as invest up to Rs 20 million (per business) in women-led businesses that qualify for the programme and successfully demonstrate growth prospects, said a press …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has taken delivery of the third of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order on Wednesday 13 June. The 737 MAX family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new destinations …

DUBAI: Emirates will be operating a one-off A380 service to Muscat International Airport on 1 July 2018. This special flight of the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft is part of the airline’s celebration of its 25th year of service to Oman this year, and also re-affirms the newly opened airport infrastructure to handle A380 operations. The new passenger terminal at Oman …

DUBAI: Emaar Malls, the UAE’s leading owner and operator of shopping malls has partnered with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates Airline, to deliver the ultimate rewards scheme for shoppers. With the launch of the Emaar Malls Rewards Programme, anyone that purchases goods, food or leisure experiences at The Dubai Mall can now earn Skywards Miles. Simply put: …

KOLKATA: Mr. Kris Theerarak, General Manager, Kolkata, Republic of India, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), presented two roundtrip tickets on the route Bangkok-Kolkata to Ms. Patricia Emma Fernandez Ortiz, the lucky winner, at Thai Festival India 2018. The event was organized by THAI, Royal Thai Consulate – General, Kolkata, India, and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi …

DUBAI: Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Company LLC (DFMC), a market leader in premium mattress segment in the Middle East, is pleased to announce the opening of King Koil showroom in Dubai Outlet Mall, to cater to customers looking for high-quality but affordable mattresses and sleeping accessories. The new King Koil store is an outlet concept where customers can get deals and …

DUBAI​: Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of the Dubai Economy, is organising one of the largest economic delegations from Dubai in recent years for an official economic mission to Australia as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen existing economic cooperation and attract investments into the emirate. The mission, which will take place from June 25 to 29, 2018, …

DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via Bali, reflecting increased interest in the attractive Indonesian island destination and improving connectivity to New Zealand. The new service offers global travellers a total of three daily services to New Zealand, complementing Emirates’ existing non-stop daily A380 service between Dubai and Auckland and its current daily A380 …