Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, is to launch ‘Trendz’ a new standalone hotel management company, at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on 9-12 May 2022. “‘Trendz’ offers a unique 360-degree service for hotel owners and operating companies with an accent on technology and sustainability, two of …

The renowned Italian hotspot in DIFC, Marea Dubai, is proud to announce hospitality virtuoso Petra Peternel as their new General Manager.  The appointment is a natural progression in the brand’s growing reputation for world-class dining, with Petra set to take the DIFC restaurant to new heights. Petra has played a key role in the restaurant success since pre-opening, having been …

Marking the arrival of the holy month, Mall of the Emirates has launched a new pop-up market – Ramadaniyat – inside its unique Emirati cultural hub, Zeman Awwal. The inspirational festival runs throughout Ramadan and provides a physical platform to showcase creations from Emirati and Arab designers and artists. It celebrates the rich heritage and compelling traditions of Ramadan through …

Cathay Pacific, the award-winning Hong Kong based airline, has appointed Rakesh Raicar as the airline’s new Regional General Manager for South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA).   Raicar who has over 30 years of experience working with Cathay Pacific, will take over from his predecessor, Mark Sutch. Based in Mumbai, India, Raicar would be responsible for the growth of …

In response to growing passenger demand for air travel, Emirates will double its flights between Algiers and Dubai from two to four weekly, starting 1 May 2022. The service currently between Algiers and Dubai will no longer be linked with Tunis, offering more flexibility and convenience to travel to Dubai and onwards to Emirates’ extensive network of more than 130 …

METRO, the leading international wholesale company, has partnered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), to reward its customers as part of FBR POS Prize Scheme by announcing 10 cash prizes of Rs. 100,000 each for their valued customers participating in the prize scheme. A simple yet impressive ceremony in this regard was held at the METRO Capital Outlet in Islamabad, graced …

foodpanda released its first Social Impact Report, titled pandapurpose, highlighting initiatives the company has taken to contribute to socio-economic and environmental sustainability challenges in Asia. As the largest food and grocery platform in Pakistan and in Asia (outside China), foodpanda dedicated over US$35 million to support communities, help Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) digitalise, train and upskill delivery riders …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted Equiti Group, a leading provider of brokerage services across individuals, companies and organisations, the naming rights of Umm Al Sheif metro station, which will be rebranded as Equiti metro station, for a period of 10 years. The station operates on the Red Line of the Dubai metro network and features a strategic …

Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites welcomes visitors and guests to enjoy Iftar in its luxurious surroundings that overlook Dubai’s classic skyscrapers and the incredible lagoons of Palm Jumeirah. During the holy month of Ramadan, A La Turca Restaurant and the Belek Ballroom are ideal locations to gather with friends and family to enjoy an exquisite, specially curated menu …

Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness and Marketing Department at Union Coop, confirmed the continuation of the Ramadan Co-op campaign in order to reduce the prices of more than 30,000 basic food / fast moving food and consumer goods during the holy month of Ramadan, in all the cooperative’s branches and malls in Dubai. Al Bastaki said that this …