News Desk DUBAI: Emaar Properties, in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), commemorated the opening of the Dubai Metro Blue Line with a stunning projection on Burj Khalifa, a symbol of Dubai’s ambition and progress. The historic announcement not only celebrated the expansion of the Dubai Metro, but also emphasised Dubai’s ongoing evolution as a global city of …

Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by opening a one-of-a-kind store at COP28’s Blue Zone in Expo City, offering a unique, eco-conscious shopping experience. As part of its participation in the event, and further emphasising its dedication to pioneering sustainable initiatives, Carrefour will also be launching its innovative ‘Choose Better’ programme at this …

CAIRO/DUBAI: Beltone Financial Holding (“Beltone” or “the Company”), one of the fastest growing financial institutions, announces its consolidated financial and operational results for the period ending September 30, 2023. Beltone’s new management embarked on a journey of restructuring and transformation, following the acquisition. Many functions were revamped, policies and procedures were deployed, the business was adequately capitalized through the recent …

News Desk DUBAI: Zajel, a prominent player in the logistics and courier services industry, is delighted to announce its official membership in three distinguished international alliances— the International Air Transport Association (IATA)-National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), JC Trans Elite, and DF Alliance by DP World. This strategic initiative is aimed at bolstering networking capabilities, establishing global partnerships, reducing …

The Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup is always one of the most highly anticipated events in the duty free industry golfing calendar and this year’s 30th edition was no exception. The two day event saw around 93 players compete to be crowned the 30th anniversary champion, round one was played at Trump International Dubai and culminated at Dubai Creek …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programmes following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two airline Groups in September 2023. As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue, Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, …

DUBAI: Honouring the 52nd UAE National Day on 2 December, Emirates is marking the occasion with regional sweet treats onboard, an array of Arabian dishes and Emirati specialities presented in the Emirates Lounges Dubai, and a library of celebrated Emirati music and movies on ice. UAE National Day is celebrated on 2 December to mark the union of the seven emirates, and Emirates …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir thrilled to announce that starting from 17th December, SalamAir will commence flights from Muscat to Lucknow. The service will operate five times a week, with flights scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. This route expansion provides excellent connectivity to all GCC destinations, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh, Doha, Dubai, and Fujairah. We are …

News Desk DUBAI: The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) has revealed the list of speakers participating in its ninth edition organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) on 28-29 November 2023, at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai. WGES brings together renowned local and international officials, …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is celebrating 20 years of flying this month and recently unveils a special anniversary racing car ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. The car is showcased in a video featuring Emirati female Formula 4 racing driver Hamda Al Qubaisi in a race with Etihad’s pilot, First Officer …