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 …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: On November 13, 2023, during the Dubai Airshow 2023, the Latvian national airline airBaltic and the aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced a firm purchase agreement for 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 20 aircraft of the same type. With this order, airBaltic intends to operate a fleet of 100 A220-300s by 2030, making the airline the largest A220 customer in Europe, while it continues to be …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced a massive US$950 million investment to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Spread over 1 million square metres, the engineering complex will be the largest and most advanced of its kind to be operated by any airline, adding a boost to Dubai’s world-class aviation …

DOHA/DUBAI: On the first morning of Dubai Airshow 2023, Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, showcased a selection of its state-of-the-art aircraft in the presence of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al-Meer. The Dubai Airshow, running from 13-17 November, is one of the key air shows in the Middle East; the biennial event brings together aviation industry …

DUBAI: Flying the flag for UAE aviation, the stunning opening flypast at Dubai Airshow 2023 once again showcased the nation’s capabilities with Emirates headlining the commercial aerial formation. The iconic Emirates A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft, was first in the aerial formation, followed by the UAE’s air display team, Al Fursan flying in V formation and trailed by …