As the UAE opens its doors to the world for the start of Expo 2020, the world’s ultimate real-time tool on global mobility, the Passport Index, has revealed a 14.8 per cent increase in the World Openness Score (WOS) at the start of Q4, since the beginning of the year. While up nine percent on the last quarter, the average …

DUBAI: The Malaysia Pavilion today officially opens its doors at Expo 2020 Dubai and invites visitors to experience an immersive journey of Malaysia’s rainforest enabled by 3D projection mapping. The 1,234.56 square metres net zero carbon installation at the mega event is set to present the country’s sustainable vision through several other creative interactive technologies in seven permanent exhibits over …

Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is hosting a major recruitment drive, seeking up to 1000 individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s World Leading Cabin Crew. The international recruitment days will take place in 10 different cities across the UAE, Middle East and Europe, including Egypt, Lebanon, Russia, Spain, Italy and the …

BOSTON: Qantas and Emirates have announced they will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will have access to an expansive joint network, and millions of reward seats to travel across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK. The agreement was signed by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas Group CEO …

Virgin Mobile UAE, part of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), the leading first fully digital customer focused mobile brand, achieves net zero carbon emissions this year through investments in multiple business and community projects, including a United Nations certified offsetting initiative in Dubai and an initiative to plant trees in the UK. As a community collaborator and innovation pioneer, the …

LEVA Hotels, the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand, has its sights set on rapid growth. With five properties in its portfolio, LEVA Hotels seeks to expand its presence within the Middle East and Africa. Noticing a gap and an opportunity for “affordable luxury” in the local market, LEVA Hotels is working towards enhancing the region’s hospitality offering with its properties which …

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Steven Yi as President for the Middle East at Huawei. In his role, he will work with both regional and global ICT ecosystem partners towards Huawei’s vision to bring digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, …

MANILA: Emirates has announced it will operate special commercial flights in October, to provide additional capacity for Filipino citizens from Dubai to Manila, who meet eligibility requirements. The airline will be operating “Bayanihan” flights on EK332 on October 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Emirates has resumed scheduled passenger services to Manila, Clark and Cebu to all eligible travellers …

DUBAI: The 5th edition of AVSEC Global Symposium kicked off today, bringing together globally recognised security experts, local and international government officials, policymakers and high-calibre professionals from across the aviation security industry. The three-day Symposium will host 35 speakers and over 700 delegates from more than 50 countries. AVSEC 2021 was officially opened earlier today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed …

The forthcoming Global Business Forum (GBF) Africa, taking place October 13-14th 2021 at Expo 2020 Dubai, will offer participants an ideal platform to explore new business opportunities emerging across the continent and network with high-level public and private sector stakeholders. These benefits were highlighted by Omar Khan, Director of Dubai Chamber’s International Offices, who shared his views in the latest …