Insignia, the world’s leading luxury financial and lifestyle management group today announce the appointment of HH Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum as Chairman of the Board of Directors. An accomplished businessman his highness has worked to put the UAE on the global map, actively pursuing commercial and philanthropic projects throughout his career. His highness is passionate about healthcare, …

LUMS has received a generous donation of USD 2 million by Mr. Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and Co-founder Careem, to establish the “Sekha Scholarship” for undergraduate scholars at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE). The scholarship entails 100% merit-based fee waivers to 10 top students with financial need. “We are honoured by the expression of confidence Mr. Sheikha …

Yas Island’s custom-built open-air venue is now known as Etihad Park as part of a larger partnership deal announced between Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Flash Entertainment, the region’s leading entertainment company. The newly named venue is the latest addition to Etihad’s growing list of sponsored entertainment hubs, following the introduction of Etihad Arena …

Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei, one of the world’s top tech brands, to further extend its existing partnership. The enhanced collaboration will allow both brands to build awareness to a wider audience in the Middle East and beyond. The agreement was signed at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM) in Dubai by …

The British Council, in collaboration with IBA University, is pleased to announce the opening of a new test centre in Sukkur! The centre will deliver IELTS on a computer to test takers on 22 May 2021. Imtiaz Razvi, Country Examinations Manager at the British Council Pakistan said, This imminent launch of a new test centre in Sukkur is the latest …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, showcases the latest developments to its onboard experience at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The carrier’s redesigned passenger experience and added onboard offering reflect its agility and commitment to meeting the changing travel needs of customers. flydubai’s passenger experience has been redesigned to enable travel in a safe environment that minimises crew and passenger contact …

On Monday May 17 morning British Airways’ BA492 flight from Heathrow to Gibraltar took off at 07:10am, the airline’s first flight to a ‘green list’ destination. The airline is operating a number of flights throughout the day (May 17) to other destinations on the UK’s ‘green list’. These include a flight to Lisbon, three flights to Faro and one flight …

DUBAI: Visit Hungary Ltd. announced that it will target Middle Eastern visitors as a key strategic market in its efforts to revitalize its tourism sector following the effects of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Accordingly, the agency will open a new tourism office in Fall 2021, in Dubai.  The Hungarian Tourism Agency (HTA), the official national body promoting the country as a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Malaysia is already open for investors & business travelers. The approved short term business travellers are exempted from the mandatory quarantine. Detailed information on the procedures can be found at https://safetravel.mida.gov.my. Prior to the pandemic, tourists from all over the world visit Malaysia to explore its beautiful landmarks and experience the warm hospitality as they immerse …

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, along with H.E. Sultan Al Mansouri, received an official government delegation from Egypt at Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s leading travel and tourism exhibition. The Egyptian government delegation was headed by H.E Mohamed Manar, Minister of Aviation; H.E Khaled El-Enany, Minister of Tourism …