News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free announced the first luxury car winner in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise at the draw held today at the Dubai Airshow site in Dubai World Central. Mr. Vivek Kumar, a 30-year-old Indian national based in Manama, Bahrain became the proud owner of a Mercedes Benz S500 (Selenite Grey) car in Finest Surprise Series …

Come this weekend, Dubai will play host to the cream of international musical and cultural talent, with the Dubai Opera Ball on November 18th kicking off Dubai Opera’s Classical Season 2023 in spectacular fashion. Presented by event organisers M Premiere and Mundus Gala, in association with the illustrious Dresden Opera Ball, the November 18th raises the bar for the city’s …

DUBAI: The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today flydubai’s commitment to purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of wide-body aircraft. The signing ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai; His …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI/DUBAI: Etihad Airways is celebrating 20 years of flying as it participates at Dubai Airshow this week. The UAE’s national airline is showcasing its newest Boeing 787-9 which is one of four new Dreamliners to join the fleet, following the arrival of a new 787-10 in October. The new aircraft will fuel Etihad’s ambitious growth plans …

DUBAI: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai visited Emirates on the first day of the 2023 Dubai Air Show. His highness was welcomed by Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates who gave an overview of the latest in the airline’s employee experience which uses extended reality to train new joiners. Starting …

ABU DHABI/DUBAI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated its 20th anniversary last night with a dazzling illumination of the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai featuring a spectacular light and sound show to celebrate the airline’s history and ambitions. The special moment marked the 20th anniversary of Etihad’s first commercial flight to Beirut in 2003, signifying two decades …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Rotary Club of Karachi Quaid hosted a spectacular Grand Annual Gala, a night dedicated to giving and fundraising, with esteemed Chief Guest District Governor Elect Mr. Rizwan Adhia (2024-25). The event, held at Seadale Karachi, was a resounding success, bringing together community leaders, members, and supporters for an evening of celebration and philanthropy. Mr. Nadeem …

Serco, a leading provider of essential services, has been awarded an eight-year contract to deliver aviation fire rescue and paramedical services at Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The contract, valued at SAR 157m, was awarded by daa International who are the airport operators for Red Sea International Airport. Serco will support the Red Sea International Airport, a new …

Sport Desk DUBAI: As the Dubai Fitness Challenge entered its second week, 190 Dubai Duty Free and The Irish Village employees turned out for the 5km Fun Run on Sunday morning, 5th November at the Dubai Design District. The fun run was held on the walking path by the waterfront of the Dubai Design District Marine Transport Station, with Yousef …

DUBAI: Thales’ AVANT Up was also selected by Emirates in 2022 for their new A350 fleet to bring an unmatched quality of experience to customers. AVANT Up’s Optiq 4K QLED HDR screens deliver superior cinematic viewing experience every time. To enrich customer engagement, Emirates has chosen several AVANT Up digital services. Passengers will enjoy new personalization features with curated recommendations; …