Wego has emerged as the #1 travel app for flight search and booking in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region with a year-over-year (YOY) growth of over 157.7% and 143,002 downloads in February 2023, according to data from data.ai. This data was gathered by analyzing the download rates of 1,062 travel apps that offer flight and hotel search capabilities. Wego …

AlUla Moments today announced details of the upcoming AlUla Skies Festival 2023, which is set to return for a second edition from 26 April to 13 May. Now a flagship event in the AlUla Moments calendar, AlUla Skies is once again inviting visitors to explore the skies above the ancient oasis city whilst bringing together adventure, culture, heritage and entertainment. Endless action and …

Savyour – Pakistan’s leading cashback and consumer rewards platform and Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) have inked an MoU, in a bid to support the latter’s mission of providing free-of-cost, quality healthcare to the underserved people of Pakistan. The signing ceremony was held at Indus Hospital Karachi. As part of its Salam Ramadan campaign, Savyour will match and donate …

AEG Retreat is thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with Iraqi Airways. We have recently signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow us to offer exclusive fares for Business and Economy class flights to Baghdad and Najaf on Iraqi Airways. This new partnership enables us to provide a convenient and affordable travel experience to our valued clients from …

YAAP, a new-age specialized content and influencer marketing company, today announced that His Excellency Dr Ahmed Abdul Rahman AlBanna has joined its advisory board. Former UAE Ambassador to India, Dr AlBanna, will have hands-on involvement in YAAP’s key strategic initiatives aimed at growth and expansion in the GCC region. The addition of a seasoned diplomat of Dr AlBanna’s calibre to the advisory …

News Desk DUBAI: During the annual suhoor that it holds for its employees, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) organised a Ramadan gathering in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council; His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, …

OSN, the leading TV entertainment company for premium content in the region, has announced that Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah will be departing from the company’s board to assume her new role as the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America. Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah has been a valuable member of OSN’s board, serving as the Vice-Chairwoman since …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: e& today announced the signing of a binding agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) and its subsidiary Careem to acquire a majority stake in Careem’s Super App spinout. Careem’s ride hailing business will remain fully owned by Uber and continue to be available with all other Careem services on the existing app for customers. e& is investing …

News DEesk DUBAI: Kappa Acca Real Estate LLC, a real estate development subsidiary of Khamas Group, has recently signed an agreement with Marriott International to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Business Bay to the country. Located in the Dubai Water Canal district, The Residences offer stunning views of the glittering Dubai skyline and are conveniently situated next to Downtown Dubai, Dubai …

Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has been awarded two prestigious international safety awards. The operator was granted a ‘Silver’ Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, UK (RoSPA) award, as well as the International Safety Award 2023 with ‘merit’ status by the British Safety Council. The two honours were granted in recognition …