By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Rove Hotels, Dubai’s beloved homegrown lifestyle hotel brand, has been expanding its footprint since launching its first property in 2016. The brand has now achieved another milestone by being named the official hotel partner for the Dubai Airshow 2025. This landmark partnership brings together two Dubai-born entities, united in their mission to position the city as a …

DUBAI: American Airlines and its partners raised more than $1.2 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at this year’s Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This event has been a significant fundraiser for the Foundation, helping to raise critical funds that directly support their mission. To date, American has raised more than $47 million to the CF Foundation through …

News Desk DUBAI: On 13 and 14 March, Emirates will be celebrating the most colourful festival in the world, wishing customers a happy Holi onboard select flights to India with refreshing Thandai drinks and sweet Holi treats. Emirates’ customers travelling to and from seven destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, will enjoy the much-loved …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports, the operator of the world’s leading international airport, has been recognised with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for its approach to employee engagement. The award highlights organisations that foster some of the most engaged workplace cultures globally. In a fast-changing work environment, Dubai Airports has continued to find new ways to engage and develop its …

  Feb-24 Feb-25 2024 YTD 2025 YTD Passengers 1.4 million 1.6 million 2.9 million 3.3 million Passenger load factor 89% 89% 87% 89% Operating fleet size 89 98     Passenger destinations 69 73               ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has joined forces with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air. Emirates has invested more than USD2.4 million in co-designing the new equipment set with Parsys, which will be rolled out to 300 aircraft over the next few years. The groundbreaking ‘telemedicine station’ has advanced …

Web Desk CANNES: Diriyah Company has officially announced the launch of its Media and Innovation District at MIPIM in Cannes. This pioneering, future-focused hub will redefine the technology, media and communications industries by creating a dynamic new ecosystem within Diriyah, encouraging innovation and collaboration between local and global industry leaders. The district will serve as a new home for global media networks, …

News Desk DUBAI: Masafi, the UAE’s pioneering bottled water brand, is marking the holy month of Ramadan with a special-edition packaging, created in collaboration with Emirati artist Mariam Abbas. The design, featured on Masafi’s water and tissue products, pays homage to the nation’s cultural heritage, woven with the values of resilience, unity, and tradition. The design, inspired by iconic Emirati …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The Dubai Chambers Board of Directors, chaired by His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, held a brainstorming session yesterday with the participation of Board Members from the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Dubai International Chamber. The Board Members discussed Dubai …

News Desk DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., an AI platform for enterprise analytics, today announced the appointment of Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to lead the company’s next phase of growth. These key additions to the executive team underscore Alteryx’s commitment to helping customers scale their AI and analytics automation journey. As Chief Financial Officer …