By Rafiq Vayani NAIROBI: Just after 05:00 am this morning, Emirates’ long-awaited third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the first time. With the launch of EK717, Emirates now offers 21 weekly flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route, strengthening global connectivity and supporting Kenya’s tourism ambitions.    Optimally timed for the summer schedule, EK717 …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: The inauguration of the Etihad Rail service to Fujairah marks a transformative moment for the emirate, strengthening connectivity across the UAE while creating new opportunities for tourism, hospitality, and local businesses. As one of the country’s most anticipated infrastructure milestones, the railway will make it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover the unique beauty …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: At Government House in Wellington today, Ambassador Abu Bakar Mamat presented the Letter of Credence to Her Excellency Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand. Malaysia and New Zealand are Strategic Partners and close friends in the Indo-Pacific. Over the years, both countries have forged a dynamic and enduring ties, underpinned by strong cooperation in trade …

News Desk DUBAI: It’s summer holiday season, and Emirates is preparing for busy departures from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB). Starting this weekend, 3–5 July, Emirates anticipates high volumes of departures and recommends customers plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey. Weekend travel is expected to remain consistently busy throughout the summer holiday period. Customers should allow extra time for …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: MERED, the award-winning real estate developer, has unveiled its ‘bay villas’, a unique collection of five waterfront residences on Al Reem Island. Each villa is named after an iconic city along the French Riviera and draws its identity from the character of its namesake destination. The villas are designed by London-based interior studio Dseesion and …

Airline honoured with top accolade for the 13th straight time KARACHI: Emirates has once again been honoured at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards, securing the industry’s most coveted accolade—Best Airline Worldwide—alongside Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport. The long-running Business Traveller Middle East …

News Desk RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Almarai Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM) during the official announcement of the CMF Select Red Sea 2026 that took place at the inaugural Saudi Carbon Credit launch in Riyadh. The MoU was signed by Eng. Ahmed Abu Al-Ghaith, Executive Vice President of Quality and Support …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) WALEE Al-Nazawy, a strategic partnership between WALEE Group and Al-Nazawy Group, has launched Khushaamdeed, Pakistan’s first premium airport Meet & Assist service. In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s aviation sector, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and Walee Al-Nazawy have signed a strategic agreement to launch Khushaamdeed, Pakistan’s first dedicated premium airport Meet & Assist …

By Rahil Rao DUBAI: Legend Motors has expanded its presence in the UAE’s competitive automotive market with the launch of two new Kaiyi SUV models, reinforcing the Chinese brand’s ambitions to establish Dubai as a strategic hub for its wider Middle East expansion. The company on Saturday introduced the Kaiyi X7 AWD, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, alongside …

Danube Home celebrates “40 Careers, 40 Stories” with 40 leadership promotions, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing talent from within DUBAI: Danube Home has announced the appointment of Sayed Habib as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a defining moment in the company’s growth journey and underscoring its long-standing commitment to nurturing talent from within. Habib’s appointment marks an extraordinary journey of …