By Muhammad Rafiq SHARJAH: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has launched the ‘Read You’re in Sharjah’ campaign, implemented by Menassah Distribution Company. The initiative aims to foster a culture of reading across society and solidify Sharjah’s reputation as the cultural capital of the Arab world. Inspired by Sharjah’s renowned …

DUBAI: Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, announced the successful completion of the first stage of the UAE’s autonomous vehicle trials in partnership with Evocargo. The trials were carried out on a set route in a closed area of the Dubai South Logistics District. During the trials Evocargo checked and validated hardware, …

ABU DHABI: The Australian Basketball Team, in Abu Dhabi for the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase, took a cultural break to explore the art at Louvre Abu Dhabi, delving into the city’s rich cultural offerings. Located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Louvre Abu Dhabi showcases works of historical, cultural, and sociological significance spanning from ancient …

DUBAI: from its home in Dubai, flydubai has built a network of more than 125 destinations across 58 countries served by a young and efficient fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft. The carrier will take delivery of seven aircraft before the end of 2024 which will further support its ongoing network expansion as it adds Basel, Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. To support the carrier’s growth trajectory, there …

DUBAI: The European Union Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Lucie Berger, along with a high-level delegation from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), visited the Dubai Humanitarian facilities. The delegation included Tristan Simonart, Team Leader for Civil Protection, Jorg Roos, Team Leader for Cooperation with Gulf States, and Dragos Vacarescu, Liaison Officer for the EU Delegation to …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/KUALA LUMPUR: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Batik Air Malaysia have enhanced their cooperation with the launch of a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. Etihad’s guests can now seamlessly access eight domestic and international locations via Batik’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), enjoying the combined services …

DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, reaffirmed the organization’s steadfast commitment to providing high-quality products that meet global standards. Union Coop continues to expand its presence in the Dubai local markets and increase its range of products bearing the “Union” label, as well as regional and international brands. This expansion aims to keep pace …

ZURICH/DUBAI: Emirates has appointed Mohammad Lootah as its new Country Manager for Switzerland, effective 2 July 2024. Based at Emirates’ Zurich office, he will oversee the airline’s overall business in Switzerland, including sales and service functions for passenger and airport operations. Emirates currently operates double-daily flights between its two gateways Zurich and Geneva and the airline’s global Dubai hub. The …

The Dubai Police have proudly added the Geely Tugella model to their fleet of traffic patrol vehicles, marking a significant step forward in the force’s dedication to utilising cutting-edge technology for enhanced public safety and traffic management. A formal handover event of the vehicle was attended by Brigadier General Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Deputy Director of the General Department of Traffic, …

DUBAI: Cruise-seeking travellers in the region will have a brand new experience at sea with Resorts World Cruises, as it expands its global footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the premium boutique lifestyle cruise ship, Resorts World One. Starting from October 18, 2024 until April 13, 2025, the Resorts World One will homeport and depart from …