DUBAI: According to Wego.co.ae, the leading travel search website and top-ranked mobile application for travelers living in the Middle East, Dubai retains its top spot as 2017’s most popular festive season destination for travelers in the region. A shopper’s paradise, Dubai offers some of the most extravagant malls on earth, as well as luxurious hotels and miles of unspoiled beaches. …

DOHA: It has been a record-breaking year for Qatar Airways, as the airline has claimed more global awards than ever before in its 20th year of operations. Qatar’s national carrier has received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories since January, demonstrating its continued commitment to exceeding passenger expectations with its innovative approach to product development and dedication to customer experience. …

DUBAI: The hugely popular Dubai Marina Music Festival is returning this year with a whole new twist! In a new format designed to engage your senses and take you on an interactive journey of musical and self-discovery, the festival will offer the opportunity to hear, feel, see and touch music, in a unique and truly mesmerising way. Inspired by Plato’s …

By Rafiq Vayani The “Election of The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) are scheduled to be held on 29th December 2017 and United Business Group (UBG) with the support of business community nation-wide will sweep this time too, whereas opposition is relying mostly on blame game and trying their best at criticising the current office bearers”. This …

DUBAI: As the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic came to an exciting conclusion on 9th December at the Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Duty Free, one of the patron sponsors of the event announced the lucky winner of a Mercedes Benz S560 Diamond White in the Finest Surprise Promotion. The 19-year-old Los Angeles native, Angel Yin, Omega Dubai Ladies Classic winner, made the draw …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Staff from UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, were happy to make a song and dance at their work recently as they took part in the annual TIMER’S Got Talent competition. Employees from TIME Oak Hotel & Suites took part in the contest where they were judged on overall performance, originality, stage appearance, audience response and personality. …

DOHA: Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport (HIA) partnered with KAHRAMAA’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’, to deliver technical energy and water conservation training to employees on 6 December 2017. The training, focusing on resource conservation, was aligned to contribute towards His Highness The Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s 2030 vision for sustainable development. The technical …

DUBAI:  The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office in Baku recently organised and hosted an event that was attended by 55 Azerbaijani students who were keen to learn more about Dubai’s thriving entrepreneurial eco-system and the various advantages that the emirate offers startups. The event, held at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, falls in line with Dubai Chamber’s efforts …

DUBAI: Emirates is spreading the festive joy with treats across all cabin classes this December. Customers travelling for the holidays will enjoy several Christmas specials both on the ground and on board from food to entertainment. Festive menus are back In addition to the regionally inspired cuisine served on board, Emirates is bringing back its Christmas menu with a more …

DUBAI: The Guest Services Department at The Dubai Mall has once again been awarded a five-star accreditation by The International Standard for Service Excellence (TISSE 2012), achieving an overall score of 96 percent. Last year, The Dubai Mall was the first mall in the world to receive the certification, following a series of comprehensive and in-depth evaluations. The award reinforces …