RIYADH/DUBAI: Following the acknowledged success of the 2021 edition, KPMG in Saudi Arabia has returned with another competition, to find the most influential and inspiring tech innovator of the year. The firm is looking to find technological disruptors and influencers who are helping to reshape the world and leave a positive impact, and has invited entrepreneurs and start-ups to apply. …

As part of its participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2022, the Royal Commission for AlUla announced the launch of its first Travel Agent Training Programme & Trade Information Hub – AlUla Specialist. The bespoke online hub will drive awareness of AlUla as a new and unexplored heritage and culture destination of global significance. The training platform will facilitate global travel agents …

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. (MMBL), the largest digital bank in Pakistan, is celebrating 10 years of successful banking operations. With a focus on promoting financial inclusion across the country, MMBL is currently operating with over 100 branches across Pakistan and is serving over 39 million customers including 15 million+ monthly active mobile wallets. Since its inception in 2012, MMBL has …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in the United Arab Emirates held a special press conference on 10th May 2022, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Center – saw the official launch of …

The future of international travel and tourism came under the spotlight yesterday (Tuesday 10 May) on the Global Stage at the 2022 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). During a session entitled ‘Airlines evolving for the future’, hosted by John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting, Adel Abdullah Al Ali, Board Member and Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia and Tony …

Emirates welcomed Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence to its stand during his tour of Arabian Travel Market. Sheikh Nahyan was officially welcomed by Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President International Affairs, who briefed him on the airline’s latest onboard products, and highlighted the new full Premium Economy cabin experience, which debuted this year …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been recognised as the airline with the ‘Best Cabin Crew’ as well as being awarded the ‘Best First Class’ at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2022. The airline’s Cabin Crew are renowned for their authentic and personal service inspired by traditional, generous Emirati hospitality. Etihad has won many awards for …

Emirates and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost tourist numbers across the airline’s global network. The new partnership is part of the airline’s commitment to promote tourism to the UAE by aligning activities with other tourism partners and capitalising on opportunities to encourage visitors …

Emirates and the South African Tourism Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa from key markets across the Emirates network. The MoU was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa, and South Africa Tourism Board’s Acting CEO Mr Themba Khumalo …

This World Family Day, Sunday 15th May 2022, Shangri-La announces its debut partnership with Make-A-Wish International. Celebrating the importance of family, special offerings across select hotels in the Middle East, Europe, India, the Indian Ocean, and Canada will be created to raise vital funds for the inspiring work the foundation does for children and families around the world. Shangri-La will …