DUBAI: Studio M Arabian Plaza, a chic-urban and hassle-free hotel apartment has successfully completed its first year of operation. The one year anniversary of Studio M is a reflection of its utmost hospitality and services that received an incredible guest response throughout the year. The celebrations began with Studio M Arabian Plaza’s staff distributing cupcakes and coffee to drivers, motorists, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Travellers flying with Emirates to and from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia & Vietnam are in for a treat this Lunar New Year. Available for a limited time only, a specially curated selection of festive goodies and traditional Chinese fare will be available onboard, as well as on ground at select Emirates airport lounges. Lunar New Year …

DUBAI: Alwane Society and WorkSmart for events management announced their cooperation to organize the Bahraini Pavilion at Gulfood 2020, the world’s largest annual food & beverage trade exhibition. Gulfood provides the global food and beverages community a principal opportunity to source the latest and best products at their best prices. Bahrain records its seventh participation in Gulfood which will be located …

Sport Desk KARACHI: The closing ceremony of the Tape Ball Cricket Tournament presented by Hamid Ismail Foundation (HIF) took place on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Annu Bhai Park in Nazimabad, Karachi. The ceremony included an award distribution to the winning teams and a musical performance by a renown music artist, Asim Azhar.  Many notable personalities attended the ceremony including …

VEVEY: Nestlé announced that it will invest up to CHF 2 billion to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third …

DUBAI: The environmental impact of hotels, relaxed visa regulations, the growth of online travel agents and maximising profits for hotel owners will be the top four trends in 2020, according to Mohamed Awadalla, CEO of UAE-based TIME Hotels. Every professional hotelier today will recognise the impact that their property and its guests is having on the environment. Reducing carbon emissions …

DUBAI: dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, is revealing its most popular destinations in 2019 and where 2020 looks likely to take the UAE’s growing traveller base. In 2019, the top ten most popular destinations for UAE travellers booking with dnata Travel were: United Arab Emirates (for staycations), Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Italy, Egypt, Switzerland, and Azerbaijan. …

News Desk SHARJAH: To target new international markets and enhance Sharjah Airport’s standing in terms of travel and tourism, Sharjah Airport has concluded its participation in Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2020, a leading international travel industry event held in Helsinki, Finland from January 15th to 19th. In the presence of several officials from both the public and private sectors, Sharjah …

DUBAI: Giti Tire completed its inaugural Middle East tour at the world-famous Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit – following previous week’s action at the Dubai Autodrome. Bringing Formula 3 Asian Championship action to the region for the first time, all vehicles featured Giti branding and Giti Compete GTR1 tires, which were able to excel with top competition and challenging racing …

DUBAI: As the UAE marks Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Lufthansa Group has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by stepping up its efforts aimed at making the future of aviation climate-neutral. The Group has been investing in climate-friendly planes and alternative fuels in addition to improving all aspects of flight operations through the adoption of sustainable practices and innovative technologies. With …