By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai’s Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, inspected the new state-of-the-art Flight Training centre which is set to officially open its doors in the coming few weeks. During his visit, the chairman was given a tour of the Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) and Training Facility located on the grounds of the flydubai Campus. The …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, the global technology company, announced the launch of ‘Yango Points’, an innovative rewards program set to roll out in Oman this February. This initiative offers users a unified experience across its transportation and entertainment services. Following the February 2024 debut of Yango Play, the entertainment super app, and the recent launch of Yango Ride in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: FRSHAR Mail, the innovative email service redefining privacy and security, has officially launched its beta version on Android and iOS platforms to collect end-user feedback on one of the most advanced email systems being developed in the UAE. The announcement was made by Ahlam Ismaili, Chief Information Officer of FRSHAR Mail, who brings a wealth of …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States (U.S.) Chamber of Commerce to strengthen trade relations and enhance the ties between the business communities of Dubai and the United States. The agreement aims to support the growth of bilateral trade and expand economic cooperation. The MoU was signed at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters …

Web Desk KARACHI: Sustaining the momentum of its global commitment to environmental sustainability, BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, is strengthening its efforts to combat climate change by supporting initiatives like “Breathe Pakistan”. With its global mission of reducing the World’s temperature by 1 degree and a focus on promoting clean mobility, BYD is driving the transition …

BROOMFIELD CO: Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) |Satcom Direct today announced the finalizing of a multifaceted Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus. The MoU confirms the two organizations’ aim to leverage the full potential of the Gogo Air-to-Ground (ATG), FlightDeck Freedom, and Gogo Galileo satellite connectivity solutions to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband internet to Airbus ACJ operators. The joint commitment, once firmed …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On 4 February 2025 His Excellency Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor of Sindh. Both sides discussed ways to enhance the relationship between Thailand and Karachi/Pakistan, focusing on mutually beneficial issues, such as tourism, bilateral relations, exchange of visits, and promotion of people-to-people …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, and ALL – Accor’s award-winning loyalty programme and booking platform, have taken their partnership to new heights, offering members additional benefits and opportunities to maximize their rewards through seamless conversions. Through this enhanced collaboration, Emirates Skywards members who are also members of ALL can now convert their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai-based retailer, ‘Union Coop’ has launched its 2025 Ramadan campaign in line with the UAE’s “Year of the Community” initiative under the slogan “Hand in Hand, announced by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The signature campaign includes discounts of up to 60% on more than 5,000 food and non-food products to …

News Desk DUBAI: Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), the scientific and technological hub driving the UAE’s leadership in space services and exploration, for the design and development of the Emirates Crew and Science Airlock Module to be docked to Lunar Gateway cislunar …