ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow. In a keynote interview this morning, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves took to the airshow’s main stage to discuss the airline’s ambitious growth plan for the next seven years, Journey 2030. This strategy, supported by the airline’s shareholder, ADQ, signifies a pivotal …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Aeroflot has resumed regular flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, a spokesperson for the company confirmed, from the Dubai Air Show this week. Four weekly flights will be operated on narrow-body Boeing 737-800 to the UAE’s capital. The airline will operate from Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A with its passengers among …

News Desk DUBAI: A Pakistani national based in Ajman was announced as the latest winner of a luxury vehicle in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw held today at the Dubai Airshow site at Dubai World Central. Mr. Muhammad Yousuf, a 40-year-old Pakistani national became the proud owner of a BMW 740i M Sport (Black Sapphire Metallic) car, in …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and CFM International today announced a multi-year services agreement to cover 222 LEAP-1B engines for the airline’s fleet of Boeing 737-8/-9 (in service and on order). The agreement also covers spare engines. flydubai currently operates an efficient fleet-type of 80 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 30 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 47 Boeing 737 MAX …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East will kick off its Purple Sale on 16 November with hotel rooms available from just AED 99++ per night. With prices slashed for Black Friday on hundreds of rooms at Premier Inn Hotels throughout the UAE and Qatar – and children staying and eating breakfast for free – it is the perfect …

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s digital landscape is experiencing an extraordinary transformation. With a thriving digital economy projected to reach a staggering US$130 billion by 2025, Indonesia is rapidly establishing itself as a global tech hub. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics (MCI) has initiated the ‘Roadmap Indonesia Digital 2021-2024’ to bolster the nation’s digital transformation, fostering economic development through innovation and technology …

News Desk DUBAI: Toshiba GULF FZE has announced the appointment of MBUZZ as a distributor of its storage solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, MBUZZ will also be the regional distributor for Toshiba’s range of NAS products. The demand for storage continues to be driven by the exponential growth in data being generated. Hard drives continue to …

Emirates and Condor today announced the activation of their reciprocal interline agreement which will boost connectivity for customers to 70 routes operated by both airlines across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East, with a single ticket fare and hassle-free baggage policy. The two carriers also signed a frequent flyer programme agreement enabling Emirates Skywards members to earn and …

News Desk DUBAI: EGYPTAIR customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new Airbus A350-900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Once added to the fleet, the A350-900s will provide EGYPTAIR with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced emissions, while passengers enjoy the comfort of the Airbus AirSpace …

As the concept of Mobility-as-a-Service gains momentum across the world, public transport users in Pakistan are increasingly looking ahead to an interconnected, unified digital service that allows them to plan, book, and pay ahead of time for all modes of transportation, according to a study by Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments. The insights from Visa’s recently launched ‘Future …