KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia proudly announced its victory at the Drum Marketing Awards APAC, securing the Silver Award in the Government/Public Sector category. The award was presented during the Awards Show held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Singapore, recognising the exceptional ‘Selamat Kembali to Malaysia’ campaign developed by BBC StoryWorks for the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) in 2023. …

News Desk DUBAI: Flying smarter andmaintaininga strong focus on minimising fuel consumption and emissions starts in the cockpit. Emirates embarked on implementing “Green Operating Procedures” (‘Green Ops’)*  in 2016, taking a multi-pronged approach that looks for opportunities to reduce on-ground and in-flight fuel use, in addition to providing pilots with the necessary education, awareness, data analytics and technology to help them …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is pleased to announce that it has been crowned as the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards for yet another year at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024. Ethiopian Airlines has collaborated with multiple service providers to cater to the diverse demographics and passenger …

News Desk DUBAI: Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, has unveiled PTE Unlocked, a transformative training program designed specifically for test takers preparing for the PTE (Pearson Test of English) exam. Supporting test takers in overcoming challenges in achieving high scores due to inadequate preparation and unfamiliarity with the exam format, PTE Unlocked offers a specialized three-hour live …

ABU DHABI: The UAE Ministry of Finance today announcedthe implementation of transformational projects that support the country’s efforts to transition towards the future and enhance its competitiveness, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and the UAE’s efforts to become the global hub for the new economy over the next ten years. These projects are unique in achieving …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad, said: “It is an exciting month for Etihad as we deliver on …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Al Seer Marine (ADX: ASM), a global maritime organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (ADX: IHC), announced the appointment of Gunther Alvarado as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, as part of its ongoing commitment to excellence in the maritime industry. Gunther Alvarado has over 20 years of maritime industry experience and …

OSAKA: Emirates hosted an exclusive tour of its upgraded four-class A380 aircraft at Osaka Kansai International Airport, this week, showcasing the highly popular Premium Economy product that was launched on the Osaka-Dubai route on 11 June. The product launch in Osaka follows the introduction of the Premium Economy cabin on flights to Tokyo Narita in December 2023. The Emirates’ Premium …

SHARJAH: In a bid to support Emirati publishers in exploring the trends of the Chinese publishing market and understanding the aspirations of readers in this ancient country, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. This prestigious event, one of the most influential book fairs in Asia, is taking place from the 19th to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Airtel Africa, a leading telco group with more than 150 million subscribers across 14 African countries, has partnered with WebEngage to drive its digital customer base management. Airtel is the second largest telecom service provider in Africa, with more than 60 million data users among a total of 150 million customers. Driven by a vision of …