By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As Emirates aircraft make their way to the Dubai Airshow site today, the airline is gearing up for the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, where it will showcase its full family of commercial and training aircraft. With Expo 2020 Dubai less than a year away, Emirates is set to showcase its latest Airbus A380 and Boeing …

MUSCAT: Oman Air has extended its support for the Oman Football Association, continuing its role as the Official Carrier of the Sultanate’s national team for 2020. The organisations’ leaders signed the agreement on Wednesday in a ceremony at Muscat International Airport. Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi welcomed the new agreement: “We are delighted to renew the agreement with the …

KARACHI: In line with its commitment to facilitating industrial and commercial customers K-Electric signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KFC/Gray Mackenzie Restaurants International to add them to a growing list of corporate consumers who are benefiting from KE’s Centralized Billing Mechanism (CBM)/Single Billing Solution payment system. The agreement was signed by Amer Zia, Chief of Distribution of K-Electric and …

DUBAI: With diabetes affecting more than one in five people living in the UAE, every effort should be made to curb unhealthy lifestyle prevalent among the majority of the residents in the country, a Dubai-based health expert said on World Diabetes Day. “Balancing good health with a healthy work ambience is imperative in this competitive arena. Let us strive to …

ABU DHABI: Fan Favourite, Sheldon Shane Cottrell who plays for the West Indies cricket team has been signed by Deccan Gladiators for the upcoming T10 Cricket league to be hosted in Abu Dhabi this November. In recent times, Cottrell emerged as one of the most eye-catching individuals as he became famous for his salute in the recently concluded World Cup …

DUBAI: The UAE’s creative scene is set for a boost with the launch of an extensive programme to promote, support and elevate design and crafts across the nation and help position the sector globally, starting at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Design and Crafts Programme, launched during the region’s largest creative festival, Dubai Design Week, will offer creative, technical and economic support to …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates’ inflight comforts were lauded as it clinched awards for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™ held in Singapore today. The Best Food & Beverage award recognised Emirates’ regionally inspired cuisine and extensive drinks menu. Each year, more than 110 million meals are served on board …

News Desk DUBAI: A sizzling programme to entertain, inspire and shine a light on the world’s most pressing issues has been announced by organisers of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which takes place 4-9 February 2020 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. Big names coming to Dubai for the Festival include TV presenter, cook and bestselling author Nadiya Hussain, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, visual …

DUBAI: GAC Motor held a brand press conference at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show (“the Motor Show”) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Themed “Now’s Your Moment”, the automaker launched its luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the GN8 in the Middle East. The launch signals the next phase of GAC Motor’s growing expansion within the region as part of its vision …

DUBAI: At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November 2019, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Dubai Airshow is an important platform for Airbus to highlight its best-in-class products and innovative services to customers. Airbus’ continued participation at the largest aviation event …