By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Langkawi and Penang on 10 February. The inaugural flight, which coincided with the auspicious first day of Chinese New Year, touched down at Penang International Airport (PEN) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) and were met with a water cannon salute and a warm welcome by local authorities, …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for January 2024. The carrier welcomed more than 1.4 million guests onboard and saw its load factor average out at 86.04 per cent across the month. “In January 2024 we saw a 35 per cent year-on-year growth in customer numbers …

RIYADH: His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud opened Beautyworld Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest beauty and wellness trade fair, at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre. Running until 13th of February, Beautyworld Saudi Arabia offers visitors unrivalled access to five of the industry’s fastest-growing segments: Fragrance, Cosmetics & Skincare, Hair, Nails and Salon Supplies, Personal Care …

DOHA: Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism hosted trade media and travel agents on an all-inclusive familiarisation trip to Doha to promote Qatar as the ultimate tourism destination. Through Qatar Airways’ Destination Management Company, Discover Qatar (DQ), travellers have the choice to opt in for stopover packages in Doha, making it an additional destination to elevate their trip. A press conference …

KARACHI: Official ceremony and signing of Letter of Understanding between Directorate of Climate Change and LADIESFUND Energy Pvt. Ltd. at ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE & COASTAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (ECC&CDD), GOVT. OF SINDH. Pictured here Ayhan Mustafa Bhutto (Additional Secretary, ECC & CDD), Tara Uzra Dawood (CEO, LADIESFUND Energy Pvt. Ltd.), and some members of the LADIESFUND Energy team.

Karachi: Prominent Chef Mahreen Moton under the auspices of Woman’s Corner by Mahreen Moton, Creative Ideas By Suhai, Uzma Tariq organized an event for entrepreneurs in which skilled women working at home were introduced. Mahreen Moton said that such women who are working at home need to be brought forward so that they can make a name for themselves in …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: MKB Bespoke Audio, known for delivering top-quality audio-visual solutions for home theatres, home automation, and private cinemas, has unveiled the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind Experience Centre. Catering to ultra-high net worth clients with a taste for exceptional audio-visual experiences and luxury entertainment, this centre sets a new standard in the region. MKB Bespoke Audio, headquartered in the …

News Desk DUBAI: Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 10 February and heralding the year of the Dragon, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges in Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai and Beijing, enjoy traditional ‘red envelopes’ shared inflight, and blockbuster movies onboard in Mandarin and Cantonese. Emirates customers on select routes will …

News Desk DUBAI: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, the official distributor of Polestar in the UAE, have announced the official launch of Polestar 3. Polestar 3 is also the brand’s first vehicle planned to be produced on two continents – marking a milestone in green mobility in the UAE and adding a luxury high-performance electric alternative to the most popular car …

DUBAI: AW Rostamani Group (AWR), a leading conglomerate, continues to champion technological innovation by announcing its partnership with ZEEKR, a global pure electric premium vehicle subsidiary of Geely Holding Group. This collaboration between AWR and ZEEKR marks a strategic advancement in the local automotive landscape, introducing vehicles that merge cutting-edge technology with bold, distinctive design. This groundbreaking collaboration breaks new …