Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is implementing contrail prevention on a special NetZero flight during the COP27 event as part of its continuing partnership with SATAVIA. The airline is set to operate a dedicated NetZero* flight EY130 from Washington Dulles Airport to Abu Dhabi on Sunday 13 November, combining SATAVIA contrail prevention with sustainable aviation …

DUBAI/LONDON: Malaysia returns to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 which is held at ExCeL London, with a strong message to promote Malaysia as a top-of-mind holiday destination after travel restrictions were withdrawn in most countries around the world. This year is the 41st participation by Tourism Malaysia since it was introduced in 1981. Starting from 7 to 9 …

The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), a record half-year performance, and a turnaround of almost AED 10 billion from its AED 5.7 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) loss for the same period last year. The Group also reported an EBITDA of AED …

IFFCO GROUP has announced the launch of THRYVE™, the region’s first plant-based venture to accelerate the shift towards sustainable and healthy sources of food. As part of the launch, the IFFCO Group plans to commission its first 100% plant-based meat factory by early 2023 as it aims to cater to the growing group of health & sustainability-conscious consumers with regenerative, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Linen Obsession, the sleep expert known for its high quality linen, has opened its first retail stand-alone store in the UAE. The grand opening welcomed VIP customers, interior designers and well-known influencers, and featured workshops on Top Tips to Improve Sleep Quality helping everyone to supercharge their sleep, and How to Dress Your Bed Like an …

A pioneering B2B event connecting major Korean food producing companies with key regional players is being held in Dubai. This event titled ‘K-Food Fair 2022’ is organized by The Department of Agriculture, aT Center from Korea. The two-day event, which began today, is being held at the Samaya Ballroom, Ritz Carlton DIFC on the 8th and 9th of November. Approximately 30 healthy food producing companies …

e& (formerly known as the Etisalat Group) today declared its net zero targets by 2030, during the Group’s participation at the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), currently taking place in Egypt, aimed at reducing carbon emissions across its operations and accelerating its efforts to contribute to global climate action.  The global technology and investment conglomerate has pledged its commitment to achieving …

Danube Group, a Dubai-based diversified family-owned business had a soft launch of Danube Sports World – the largest indoor sports facility in the Middle East, set up on a 200,000 square feet plot of land in the shape of a massive inflated dome, next to Habtoor City and Aykon City on Sheikh Zayed Road. The 25 metres high temperature-controlled inflated …

Emirates and Gulf Air have today officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December*. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air customers connecting to Dubai and onwards to a host of Emirates destinations across Europe, Africa, South America and the Far East.  The agreement was signed on the first day of the Bahrain …

Albal Design, a contemporary design firm, has launched UAE’s first science-based concept called ‘Tafaseel’ – that transforms any home or commercial space to reflect an individual’s personality, style/mood or brand identity. Putting years into research, Emirati interior designer Noura Alghandi has developed the concept ‘Tafaseel’ – integrating psychology, music and art to provide design cues to showcase a brand’s identity/ …