ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Verteil Technologies, a New Distribution Capability (NDC) aggregation partner, as it continues its NDC strategy launched earlier this year. The new partnership will enable Etihad to expand its global NDC distribution with a particular focus on India, the home market of Verteil. The technology company will provide …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer. The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since the resumption of its operations back in May, has topped the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out of 5.0 among 230+ airlines evaluated worldwide. The score is based …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch daily scheduled year-round flights to Tel Aviv, the economic and technological centre of Israel. The launch of flights follows the normalisation of diplomatic ties between the two nations, and the signing of the Abraham Accords between the UAE and Israel in Washington D.C. on 15 September. …

Sport Desk RIYADH: adidas Emerging Markets, a division of adidas for the GCC region (adidas GCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS), the organization announced on Sunday, 15 November, 2020. adidas is the first sports brand to execute an MoU with SAFEIS, which serves as the regulating body …

DUBAI: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan acting through the Ministry of Finance and Revenue has successfully signed US$ 370 Million Syndicated Term Loan and Murabaha Financing Facilities (the “Facility”).  Amidst a challenging market backdrop due to Covid-19, the Facility represents Pakistan’s largest hybrid (Islamic and Conventional) commercial financing year this year and reiterates the strong international investor confidence in the …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.Feel enchanted by dazzling festivities perfect for you, your family and loved ones as you discover indulgence this season. Whether you’re tempting your palate with sumptuous culinary flavours at our month-long feasts or enjoying some well-deserved pampering with our special spa packages and a staycation set amidst the heart of Dubai, we have …

Faysal Islami which is one of the leading Islamic Banks in the country has always demonstrated its unrelenting enthusiasm for the promotion of healthy sporting activities in Pakistan combined with a vision to support the cause of the less fortunate. Towards this endeavor, the Bank sponsored the 5th Faysal Islami National Road Cycling Championship 2020 held at Seaview, Karachi. In …

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan an all-inclusive getaway to the Maldives during the UAE National Day holidays. Book now and unwind at some of the best hotels in the world. Enjoy stunning white sand beaches under blue skies, water sports, underwater exploration and world-class spas. The offers include all-inclusive holiday packages at hand-picked properties.  Travellers to Maldives will enjoy a five-star holiday experience …

News Desk DUBAI: Developments in local and global food ecosystems was the topic on the table during the fourth meeting of the Emirates Food Security Council, with participants discussing the readiness of the UAE to keep pace with various market changes and the extent to which food supply chains can work with high efficiency to maximise the potential of local …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates airline and FlySafair today announced an interline agreement, opening up connections for customers to selected routes on FlySafair’s network in South Africa. Through the arrangement, Emirates and FlySafair plan to offer the ease of single-ticket travel and through tagging of baggage for travellers transferring from Emirates’ three gateways – Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban to FlySafair …