Malaysia has finally lifted sanctions on its border on 1st April 2022, marking the end of travelling restrictions into the country. Leveraging this new development, Tourism Malaysia has decided to embark on its first roadshow to six major cities in India from 18th until 30th April 2022, after more than two years of hiatus. The roadshow kicks off in the …

UAE Trade Connect (UTC) is proud to announce that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has joined its consortium of leading UAE banks utilising its blockchain platform to help de-risk trade finance. UTC is the fintech blockchain platform of e& enterprise, from e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) and is the first commercialised blockchain platform to come out of the UAE. UTC’s …

Egypt’s low-fare carrier Air Cairo has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its entire all-Airbus fleet. Airbus will handle materials services including on-site stock at Air Cairo’s main base and outstations, as well as components repairs, logistics and component engineering. Airbus’ material solution will allow Air Cairo to minimize capital expenditure thanks to reduced upfront investments and secured maintenance …

 Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd (MMBL) has partnered with BaKhabar Kissan (BKK), a leading agri-tech enterprise that provides advisory services to small and medium farmers across the country. Through this strategic alliance, smart digital financial and agri-tech solutions will be offered to MMBL’s growing base of agri-customers to help farmers identify, assess and monitor crop type, weather …

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, has opened a new travel store in Dubai Hills Mall, providing the growing community with easy access to its range of services and expert team for travel bookings, advice, and inspiration. Located at newly-opened Dubai Hills Mall, the modern travel outlet is now welcoming customers to meet its multi-lingual team of travel experts …

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, is to launch ‘Trendz’ a new standalone hotel management company, at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on 9-12 May 2022. “‘Trendz’ offers a unique 360-degree service for hotel owners and operating companies with an accent on technology and sustainability, two of …

The renowned Italian hotspot in DIFC, Marea Dubai, is proud to announce hospitality virtuoso Petra Peternel as their new General Manager.  The appointment is a natural progression in the brand’s growing reputation for world-class dining, with Petra set to take the DIFC restaurant to new heights. Petra has played a key role in the restaurant success since pre-opening, having been …

Cathay Pacific, the award-winning Hong Kong based airline, has appointed Rakesh Raicar as the airline’s new Regional General Manager for South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA).   Raicar who has over 30 years of experience working with Cathay Pacific, will take over from his predecessor, Mark Sutch. Based in Mumbai, India, Raicar would be responsible for the growth of …

In response to growing passenger demand for air travel, Emirates will double its flights between Algiers and Dubai from two to four weekly, starting 1 May 2022. The service currently between Algiers and Dubai will no longer be linked with Tunis, offering more flexibility and convenience to travel to Dubai and onwards to Emirates’ extensive network of more than 130 …

METRO, the leading international wholesale company, has partnered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), to reward its customers as part of FBR POS Prize Scheme by announcing 10 cash prizes of Rs. 100,000 each for their valued customers participating in the prize scheme. A simple yet impressive ceremony in this regard was held at the METRO Capital Outlet in Islamabad, graced …