By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:Just months after their first passenger testing, Virgin Hyperloop today unveiled its vision for the future hyperloop experience. The newly-released concept video takes the viewer step-by-step through a hyperloop journey, from arriving at the portal to boarding the pod. DP World, the Dubai-based leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, is a major investor in Virgin Hyperloop. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group …

MANAMA: Leading up to the official opening of the new passenger terminal of Bahrain International Airport, Gulf Air’s Chairman Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani paid a visit to Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge at the new terminal prior to the terminal’s launch of official operations on January 28, 2021.

ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC, a leading food and beverages company , announced that it has successfully completed its transaction to acquire 100% share capital of Al Faysal Bakery and Sweets, one of Kuwait’s leading industrial bakeries. The completion of the deal strengthens the Agthia Group’s regional footprint and expands its portfolio within consumer products and assist in providing long-term-value creation …

Barre Effect is excited to announce that their studio doors are now open.  Located in the heart of Jumeirah, Barre Effect is the definitive Barre workout and set to be an empowering community, bringing positive and likeminded females together to have fun and workout hard and effectively. The distinctive 50-minute classes are musically driven, each featuring individually curated playlists, created …

JEDDAH: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA, have signed a SAR 4million memorandum of understanding (MOU) which includes joint marketing and promotional activity to ensure AlUla is top of mind as a year-round destination for Saudi residents in 2021. The MOU was officiated by Melanie De Souza, Executive Director Destination Marketing, RCU and …

ENOC Group recently launched a dedicated aviation portal, https://myfuel.enoc.com that includes a host of functional benefits to enhance customer and B2B relations. The new portal includes tools and capabilities that will enable the initiation of nominations (online orders), 24/7 customer dashboard access to account statements and fuel price, as well as the around the clock support for customers and partners. The …

News Desk DUBAI: Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA, named Hamid Sidine as its new Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Africa region. Sidine has been instrumental in cultivating success for the Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Africa and with this new position he will leverage his expertise in the regional …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced its sponsorship of the third edition of UAE Tour 2021, which demonstrates the UAE’s capabilities in international sport and highlights its role in bringing people together in the country. Etisalat is the official sponsor of the race’s Green Jersey (general individual classification by points), to be worn daily starting from Stage 2, by the fastest sprinter who …

UAE and Israeli businesses stand to benefit from building partnerships in key sectors of mutual interest such as trade, services, tourism, healthcare, technology, agriculture and sustainability, industry experts said during a recent virtual event hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event, hosted as part of the Global Partnership Series, was attended by 182 participants from 13 countries, …

RIGA: Latvian airline airBaltic has established and received certification of its brand-new Maintenance Training Organization that, being a part of airBaltic Training, will provide training and certification for aircraft technicians. Pauls Cālītis, COO of airBaltic: “Over the years, we have done a lot in order to prepare the future aviation professionals in Latvia. In addition to the airBaltic Pilot Academy, we have regularly cooperated with local …