News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1st, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free. The airline has been working on various long-term sustainability initiatives. In addition to plastic straws, plastic swizzle sticks and stirrers will also be replaced …

DUBAI: Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has revealed an increased demand for Brazilian beef in the Arab region. In fact, during the period of January to May 2019, Brazilian beef exports to Arab countries reported strong performances–posting a 23.3 per cent increase in value and a 28.8 per cent increase in volume for the first five months of 2019. …

MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Salalah yesterday as the airline resumed this popular route. Gulf Air’s flight GF548 was welcomed into Salalah International Airport with a celebratory event that saw the attendance of various airport officials. Gulf Air’s Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Vincent Coste …

DUBAI: Dubai was in the spotlight at the 11th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s largest gathering of chambers of commerce, as the Brazilian city officially handed over the baton to the emirate as the host city of the next WCC in 2021. A delegation led by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber …

ABU DHABI: His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, has addressed more than 500 local and international energy leaders and decision makers at Australian Energy Week 2019, which took place in Melbourne between June 11 and 14. His Excellency outlined Abu Dhabi’s programme for energy transformation and plans to diversify energy sources …

DUBAI: Emirates Official Store has launched Emirates Landing, a limited edition ‘father and son’ shorts collection in collaboration with sustainable fashion label, Joseph & Alexander.  A thoughtful gift for Father’s Day and the summer holidays, the Emirates Landingcollection uses recycled fabric derived from ocean plastics and eco-friendly ink in the textile designs. The shorts are a departure from the airline’s traditional red colour palette, and the …

MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Malaga Costa del Sol in South Spain. Gulf Air’s flight GF021 was welcomed into Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with a water cannon salute and, upon arrival, a celebratory event was held at the airport that saw the attendance …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan in collaboration with Crescent Gallery organized a pre-launch ceremony of Marjorie Hussain’s “World of Tassaduq Sohail”; a book on the illustrations of Tassaduq Sohail; notable artist. President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah said that Tassaduq has mastered in arts, he was one of the few Pakistani artists who is recognized internationally. He said that Tasadduq …

KARACHI: With the blockbuster Kamzarf just ending to raving reviews and ratings, leading lady Rabab Hashim, is all set to be back on our screens with a 7th Sky Entertainment’s production ‘Mere Mohsin’, going on air on Geo Entertainment. ‘Meray Mohsin’ is the third time Hashim is working with the director Ali Faizan, with whom she has previously worked on, …

By Jennifer De Guzman DUBAI: One in every eight Turkish Lira is now generated by the nation’s travel and tourism sector. According to a recent report[1], the sector contributed TL 461.3 billion (USD 95.6 billion) to the country’s economy in 2018, with the sector now representing a 12.1% share of the Turkish economy. Growth in the Turkey’s tourism sector has …