flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has recorded an exceptional performance in the First Quarter of 2022, building on the momentum from the tremendous performance in 2021. The carrier’s growing network and added capacity on its existing routes have been supported by new aircraft deliveries since the start of the year. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Dubai has …

Driven by continued and targeted investments of PKR36.99 Billion across the power value chain, key operational indicators showed positive growth over comparative period. However, despite showing consistent improvement in reduction of transmission and distribution losses of 1.5%, and driving an increase in the units sent out by 2.8%, KE’s net profitability declined by 84% to settle at PKR 1.5 billion …

Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), the country’s leading financial institution and Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited (JLICL), Pakistan biggest private sector insurer have come together, and signed an MOU for round the clock cash collection through Bank Alfalah CDM network. The signing ceremony was held at Bank Alfalah’s Head Office in Karachi. With the help of this integration, JLICL customers and …

LG Electronics (LG) vision for a more connected and convenient lifestyle goes hand in hand with innovating futuristic technologies . Whether it’s paving smarter ways for a more sustainable lifestyle, connecting to a smarter home for a more efficient way of living, or even elevating a luxury space, LG’s products and innovations start with a focal point on having an …

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has successfully performed the world’s most intensive sustainable flight testing programme, operating 42 flights over a five-day period to test operational efficiencies, technology and procedures that will reduce carbon emissions. The programme, coinciding with Earth Day 2022, included 22 contrail prevention flights over the course of three days. Tony Douglas, …

The Swiss region of Graubunden, is aiming to attract record numbers of GCC visitors this summer, with a focus on the great outdoors, health and wellness for the whole family. Graubunden’s summer campaign highlights a range of summer breaks targeting GCC travellers wanting to enjoy a more relaxed and healthier, family orientated vacation. Visitors will be able to experience outstanding …

Musafir.com, a leading e-travel firm in the Middle East announced that it will participate in the 28th edition of the Arabian Travel Market exhibition. This ATM 2022, the travel firm, will showcase its AI-enabled travel platform for travel agencies to integrate a white-label turnkey solution to distribute hotel, rental, flights, transfers, visa, vacation packages for both corporate and leisure travellers …

In a first for Dubai and the UAE – UFI the Global Events Industry Association has elected Geoff Dickinson, CEO of dmg events, as their president for 2024, recognising Dubai and Abu Dhabi as world leading event destinations. Under the leadership of Dickinson since 2010, Dubai-headquartered dmg events is one of the top twenty, international exhibition and conference organisers, with …

Emirates will be unveiling its full Premium Economy cabin experience from 9-12 May at Arabian Travel Market 2022 (ATM).  The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition is expected to welcome 20,000 visitors this year, with the theme of ‘The future of international travel and tourism’, and Emirates’ iconic presence at the event this year will be fittingly themed ‘The future is now’. …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Tourism professionals from around the world will return to Dubai next week when Arabian Travel Market, the leading event for the travel industry in the Middle East, returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Monday, 9 May. The event will welcome more than 20,000 visitors and over 1,500 exhibiting companies during the four-day tourism …