DUBAI: Dubai-based flydubai records sustained growth in passenger numbers since the beginning of the year, carrying almost five million passengers between 01 January and 28 April 2024; a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Since the start of 2024, flydubai has further expanded its network with the start of operations to Al Jouf, Langkawi, Mombasa, Penang and …

SHARJAH: The Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) wrapped up its second consecutive participation in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair with an independent pavilion. Throughout the event, ERRA effectively disseminated knowledge on the significance of copyright protection and the rights of literary works to the general public, as well as engaging with rights holders, including writers and publishers, to expand its …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, is visiting Karachi, in the province of Sindh, the economic and financial capital of the country and the hub of maritime transport and logistics in the area of the Indian sub-continent and the Persian Gulf. Accompanied by the Italian Consul in Karachi, DaniloGiurdanella, Ambassador Armellin met with the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre this week for its 31st edition. Taking place from6-9 May, over 41,000 attendees are expected to visit the annual trade show, which will feature 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries. This year, ATM is centred …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Adrian P.L. Hodges as the new Group Treasurer. With over three decades of robust experience in treasury and global markets, Mr. Hodges brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of strategic financial leadership to his new role. Prior to joining Ajman Bank, Mr. Hodges served as …

News Desk AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is gearing up for a momentous presence at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM), scheduled from May 6 to May 9, 2024. This premier event serves as a significant platform for ADTD to unveil the rich Ajman’s cultural heritage, vibrant Events Calendar, Things to Do diverse tourism offerings, and the remarkable growth trajectory of …

DUBAI: In a new global achievement that adds to its record of success,Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won the Smart Water Project of the Year Award 2024 at the prestigious Global Water Awards. DEWA received this award for its fully automated Hydro Insight system, a world first for a water utility. DEWA developed the system internally using the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: With the ambition of helping airlines and destinations grow their business, AVIAREPS was founded by Michael Gaebler in April 1994 in Munich, Germany. 30 years later, AVIAREPS has expanded its network to 69 offices in 65 countries worldwide, serving a wide variety of brands from the aviation, tourism, hospitality, food & beverage, and lifestyle industries – …

DUBAI: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of 94 per cent of its ‘Dubai Government Jobs Engineering’ Project”, which aims to support and strengthen human resource departments within government entities. The project exemplifies DGHR’s steadfast commitment to advancing the infrastructure of human resources practices across public entities to increase their readiness …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, will be marking its presence, as the Founding Partner and Premium Banking Partner, at the upcoming second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), cementing its ongoing commitment to spearheading innovation and driving transformative change in the financial sector. The Summit …