ABU DHABI: British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi this morning as it touched down at Zayed International Airport.  Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year pause of the route. British Airways will operate a daily flight from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi all year around, using Boeing 787-9 during summer 2024.  The new route adds to our …

DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, stands to witness the signing ceremony between Hunan Broadcasting System and Tourism Malaysia for the collaboration to produce Starry Embrace, a five-episode programme chronicling hundreds of years of history between China and Malaysia to the present and extending into the future. This will draw from …

News Desk DUBAI: Chalco’s Cantina has announced the launch of not one, but two new brunches, promising to create a REAL Mexican experience with authentic Mexican flavors, exciting cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere. Chalco’s Cantina is more than a restaurant, it’s a lifestyle experience taking you right into the heart of Mexico in a casual yet vibrant atmosphere.  Traditional family recipes …

VARU by Atmosphere secures the prestigious Green Globe Recertification for sustainable resort operations, following a rigorous audit encompassing over 44 mandatory core criteria. Located in the North-West edge of Malé Atoll in the Maldives, the 5-star resort offers a truly Maldivian experience by incorporating aspects of local traditions and cultures, structural design – fused together with bursts of chic tropical …

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network operating carrier, is excited to announce the launch of new four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens. The inaugural flight is scheduled as of June 16, 2024, expanding the airline’s European destinations to 24. The new route, ET 764 from Addis Ababa to Warsaw via Athens, will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, …

DUBAI: The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend which opened Newbury Racecourse’s 2024 Flat campaign on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd and brought exciting racing with one close finish after another and several impressive performances by horses with big futures. There were surprises in both the Classic Trials which featured on day two …

To all our valued customers, This week has been one of the toughest for Emirates operationally, as record storms hit the United Arab Emirates. I would like to offer our most sincere apologies to every customer who has had their travel plans disrupted during this time. On Tuesday 16 April, the UAE experienced its highest rainfall in 75 years. Lashing …

ABU DHABI: Bayanat, (ADX: BAYANAT) a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, will be the Anchor Partner at Abu Dhabi’s DRIFTx event. The inaugural event is an important platform for Bayanat and its participating partners to demonstrate their advanced Smart Mobility Solutions (SMOS) to experts of the field through demos, talks, and showcases. DRIFTx and Bayanat will bring together mobility …

DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has launched a special weekly room rate to support Dubai residents who have been impacted by the recent storm and who are in need for a safe, affordable place to stay. The weekly rate, for 7 nights, is available from today until 5 May from AED 1250 at Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart and from AED 1300 at Premier Inn Dubai Silicon …

A Croatian national and an Indian national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Zlakto Plenkovic, a 44-year-old yacht captain from Split, Croatia became a US$1 million winner, in Millennium Millionaire Series 456 with ticket number 0203, which …