DOHA: On Monday, 11 December, 2023 marks another milestone, as Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements the Skytrax “Best Airport in the Middle East”, Hamad International Airport (DOH), as a gateway to the world. Iberia’s new daily service complements Qatar Airways’ two daily flights between the capital cities of …

 Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel, the hotel group’s fifth hotel in the region, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week – a key milestone in Premier Inn’s continued evolution in the Middle East. Opened on 11 December 2013, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel has gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years with a consistent high occupancy, strong sustainability credentials and numerous …

News Desk DUBAI: Recognized for leading the way in cross-border transfers, Prepay Nation, a major player in the global B2B prepaid products marketplace, has announced, the newest addition to its team at the Dubai office, Georges Missy, who joins as the Director of Accounts & Partnerships, Middle East. With a robust background spanning over 12 years in the fintech and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Union Coop, a leading cooperative in the retail sector of Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi as its Chief Executive Officer. In this pivotal role, Mr. Al Hashemi will steer the cooperative’s strategic vision, overseeing the expansion of its business scope and reinforcing its strategic presence within the local and …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is making significant strides to increase tourist arrivals from Pakistan, with an ambitious plan for continued growth in 2024, in line with the visionary Dubai Economic Agenda 2033 to further consolidate Dubai’s status as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure. With Dubai welcoming 13.90 million …

DUBAI: e& announced that it has signed the World Economic Forum’s Communiqué on Climate Action at COP28, marking a major step forward in the fight against climate change. This strategic alliance, established by the Leaders for a Sustainable MENA (LSM), demonstrates e&’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its leadership role in advancing the region’s climate agenda. This landmark agreement, signed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  Samana Developers, the fastest-growing real estate developer in Dubai, celebrated a momentous occasion on December 7, 2023, with the official handover ceremony of the Dh100 million Samana Golf Avenue project in Dubai Studio City. The event, graced by the presence of Mr Marwan Bin Ghalita, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), marked the successful …

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group’s Fuwairit Kite Beach (FKB) and Ras Abrouq hotels have received recognition by the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) for achieving meticulous sustainability standards outlined by the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). GORD is a Research, Development, and Innovation entity overseeing the development and implementation of GSAS. FKB is a world-class destination for kite sports …

News Desk KARACHI: The first primary market auction of the Government of Pakistan one-year Ijarah Sukuk at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has resulted in a resounding success. This is for the first time in Pakistan’s history that an auction of a Government Debt Security (GDS) took place through the state-of- the-art, fully automated and efficient system of the Exchange with …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time, one of only two passenger airlines included in the Index. American also returns to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for the third year in a row. The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index comprises global …