News Desk MIAMI: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College are preparing for takeoff in their aviation maintenance careers thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines. With the partnership, students will enjoy ongoing engagement opportunities with Technical Operations team members at American’s Miami (MIA) hub and on campus. Additionally, students at the top …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for December 2024, finishing the year with continued brisk performance. The airline welcomed 1.7 million guests during the month, a remarkable increase of more than 20% compared to the same period last year, and a load factor of 87 per cent …

News Desk DUBAI: Scintilla, a leading institutional-grade tokenization platform,  and Verseprop, a digital platform specializing in tokenized real estate equity and debt, are  reshaping the real estate investment landscape. The strategic collaboration will offer financial engineering solutions to the Real Estate sector and introduce advanced tokenization solutions that bring greater efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity to the market, alongside cost savings …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The dawn of a New Year heralds’ fresh beginnings, renewed aspirations, and the chance to create unforgettable memories. IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City invite guests to embark on 2025 with an inspiring array of culinary adventures, immersive experiences, and rejuvenating retreats tailored to delight and refresh. “Following the phenomenal success of our festive celebrations, we’re …

The retail sector has seen the rise of innovative services such as “Buy Now, Pay Later” options, making purchasing decisions easier for consumers DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, has projected significant positive changes and a qualitative leap in the retail sector for 2025, driven by emerging trends and innovative capabilities enabling businesses to …

News Desk DUBAI: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain during the 96th Board of Trustees meeting held on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel has unveiled its brand-new retail store at Mall of the Emirates, offering customers everything they need for travel in one convenient location. Dubai based travellers have access to personalised service from its knowledgeable consultants, and can discover dnata Travel’s latest products and offers with holiday planning already in full swing for 2025. To celebrate …

News Desk DUBAI: Middle East Energy, the region’s leading energy event, is making a transformative move to drive sustainable transport in the Middle East and Africa by introducing a dedicated Battery and E-Mobility sector at the 49th edition of the show. This initiative will mark the debut of the internationally renowned Battery Show brand in the region, taking place at …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low Fare Airline, today released its On-Time Performance (OTP) for the 4th Quarter of 2024. OTP is a measurement of how often an airline is on time and is a good measure of the ability of the airline to meet its commitment to punctuality to its customers. In the 4th Quarter (October, November, and December), SalamAir …

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia: Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has launched a new center in Jubail, Saudi Arabia to provide localized cybersecurity services for critical industrial sectors in the Kingdom. The center was announced at IKTVA Forum and Exhibition in Dhahran. The Honeywell Himaya Center, located in the company’s Jubail office, underscores the alignment of Honeywell’s portfolio to three compelling megatrends including automation. It is designed …