News Desk RIYADH, KSA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for departing and arriving passengers starting 30th of September 2021. Eventually this acceptance will be expanded to vaccine certification. Travellers to/from KSA will …

News Desk DUBAI: Further strengthening the 55-year legacy of its best-selling vehicle, Al-Futtaim Toyota has announced that the iconic Corolla model has surpassed sales of 50 million units worldwide. The incredible milestone underlines the enduring appeal of the much-loved model, which is globally renowned for providing low operating costs and reliable, trouble-free motoring stemming from quality engineering, together with outstanding …

Sofitel Dubai The Palm has announced the appointment of Yeliz Hisman, as their new Director of Sales and Marketing. Yeliz is no stranger to the hospitality industry.  She is an industry veteran, with a rich career spanning across 17 years, channeling the sales and marketing departments of renowned hospitality brands across the Middle East and Europe. At Sofitel Dubai The …

News Desk DUBAI: Almost 70% of global consumers plan to travel domestically within the next six months, yet less than 10% have booked their trips according to a new survey from consulting firm Oliver Wyman. “The summer travel surge is just the beginning of a recovery that seemed almost impossible a little more than a year ago,” said Michael Wette, Head …

Lufthansa is setting up an air bridge to Tashkent and Doha at short notice to support the German government with special flights during the evacuation. The first special flight chartered by the German government will depart from Tashkent this evening. An Airbus 340-300 long-haul aircraft will be used. Within just a few hours, Lufthansa is thus quickly and flexibly enabling …

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, the vibrant hotel that connects historic and modern Dubai, gives residents and visitors plenty of reasons to enjoy summer with its money-saving stay package. From now until 30 September, guests can save 50% on room rates, and the deal comes with a complimentary buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner set menu. Rates start from AED210++. …

OPSO, the modern Greek and Mediterranean restaurant located at the Fashion Avenue of The Dubai Mall, marks this year’s Emirati Women’s Day by offering women a discount of 25 per cent off the total bill when dining from 25 to 28 August. This well-positioned restaurant with a beautiful indoor and large terrace offering fantastic views of the dazzling Dubai Fountain …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On Tuesday, 17 August 2021, The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi hosted a flag hoisting ceremony in commemoration of the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The ceremony was held with limited participants which adhere to strict health protocols regarding COVID-19. With all the challenges and limitations posed by the …

News Desk LAHORE: Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, is offering new career opportunities to its freshly inducted graduates, with little or no experience, to develop their professional skills through an intensive four-month training programme. The Management Trainee Programme (MTP), offered in Lahore, is geared towards developing individuals as future leaders in various aspects of the …

Emirates Group Security (EGS), the leading aviation security service and learning and development provider in the region, has partnered with Dubai Airports (DA) to enhance specialist skills training for airport employees, recently completing the first Fire Warden and Safety training session for Dubai Airports’ Serco Middle East employees. The training session is the first of many in the field of …