marhaba and Plaza Premium Group have formed a strategic partnership to enhance their offering of airport lounges and meet and greet services around the world. The partnership will see the two companies expand market presence by consolidating service distribution and customer engagement through integrated cross-selling capabilities. The partnership will initially cover major airports in strategic markets across Asia, the Middle …

DUBAI: Dubai-based airline, flydubai announced attractive fares to select destinations from Dubai. As more destinations continue to rejoin the flydubai network, the carrier is opening a world of opportunities for its passengers to explore. The end of the year can mean reuniting with friends and loved ones. With fares starting from as little as AED 995 available for booking until 28 December …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) today held its first ever graduation ceremony for 25 pilot cadets who have completed its rigorous training programme. The Emirates Flight Training Academy graduation ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, Emirates senior management, as well as Dubai …

Etisalat announced it has joined the AWS Direct Connect Service Delivery Programme to offer fast, private, and secure connectivity for accessing AWS cloud services. This enables Etisalat’s customers to accelerate adoption of AWS cloud solutions by using high performance and secure direct connectivity, providing customers with more choice in line with Etisalat’s multi-cloud strategy. As an AWS Consulting Partner, Etisalat will support …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Following the launch of the Etihad Greenliner Program at the 2019 Dubai Airshow, and the arrival of the flagship Greenliner in January 2020, Etihad Airways today officially inaugurated the latest aircraft in its journey towards sustainability, with the pioneering 2020 ecoDemonstrator entering commercial service following a series of industry-leading test flights across the United States. The …

News Desk DUBAI: In what has become an annual shopping spree, Dubai Duty Freewill offer a special 25% discount on a wide range of products over three days starting from the 18th of December until the 20th to mark its 37th anniversary celebration. The 25% discount offer will be available for all departing, transiting and arriving passengers at Dubai International …

Ajman Free Zone has announced the 73 per cent completion of its ongoing Eco-Friendly Zone project a few months after its Chairman, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, formally launched the large-scale initiative.  The construction of the green zone, which will comprise new sustainable warehouses as its core feature, is going full speed ahead alongside Ajman Free Zone’s heightened …

News Desk DUBAI: Businesses in the UAE are adapting quickly to new trends and technologies that are accelerating change within global logistics, industry experts said during a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The panel was organised as part of the 360 Dialogue Series and joined by Mahmood Al Bastaki, Chief Operating Officer of …

By Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani The Consulate of Italy in Karachi organized an ‘Extraordinary Evening of Italian Gastronomy’ with an Italian Chef who came to Karachi to celebrate the ‘World Week of Italian Cuisine’ in Karachi. To pay tribute to Pellegrino Artusi, the Consulate of Italy in Karachi collaborated with Paramount Books (Pvt.) Limited to published a cookbook with …

Dubai has yet again captured the attention of the golfing world with high profile competitions like the DP World Tour Championship and ‘Race to Dubai’, the European Tour’s season ending finales. Golf’s very best players and rising stars convened in Dubai for one of the game’s most prestigious prizes. As Official Airline of the event, Emirates has been providing critical …