A growing number of passengers are waiting until the summer to travel, according to a recent passenger survey conducted by flydubai. The survey, which was conducted in February 2021 with 2,800 passengers, was aimed to gauge passenger feedback on their travel plans and their experience while travelling with flydubai. According to the response of the passengers, 66% of UAE residents …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a landmark partnership with World Champion Esports team, Team Nigma, the organisation founded by The International 7 champions. Nigma will be the first esports team ever to be sponsored by a major airline and the Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways will make sure the team and its support staff will arrive, relaxed, …

The Ramadan Swimming Championship came to an exciting end last week under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al-Sharqi, President of the Emirates Body Building and Fitness Federation. Over 80 male and female swimmers competed in a variety of age groups at this successful event, which was hosted by the Fujairah Tennis and …

The famous blue and white silks carried to so many victories at Newbury for the late H.H Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum were once again in prominence on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend, when Jim Crowley powered the William Haggas-trained Al Aasy home to a convincing four and a half lengths victory in the Group 3 …

This swimming competition 2021 is all set to take place at the Tennis & Country Club Fujairah on 22nd April 2021. This will be a one-day event that will commence 10 PM onwards, post-Iftar with 50 swimmers from different nationalities; mostly Emiratis and also from Egypt, Syria, India and Australia. Participants will come from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah and …

The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend returns to Newbury Racecourse on Friday, 16th and Sunday, 18th April when seven of the meeting’s 14 scheduled races are sponsored by the leading airport retailer including two Group 3 contests, the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes and the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, a recognised fillies’ Classic trial. The meeting has again …

News Desk DUBAI: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has successfully concluded its involvement at this year’s President’s Cycling Cup. The telco partnered with the UAE Cycling Federation ahead of the annual event at the Al Qudra Cycling Track, serving as a golden sponsor while providing technological expertise and support. du’s advanced capabilities proved to be an invaluable component …

The 26th staging of the Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup attracted a strong field of players from all age ranges and it was Rashid Al Jassmy who emerged as the Overall Champion on a countback of 36 stableford points at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club on Saturday, 10th April. The format for the day was a Gross and Individual …

News Desk DUBAI: Supporting the spirit of togetherness and community that Ramadan represents, DAMAC Properties is set to host its first-ever Ramadan Sports Festival, from 18 April – 7 May 2021 at its AKOYA community. The three-week long festival will feature various sports competitions, including a duathlon and marathon in coordination with Hopasports, as well as a football and basketball tournament organised …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Italian football legend Paolo Maldini paid a visit to Emirates Group Headquarters yesterday during his stay in Dubai. The AC Milan footballer, regarded as one of the greatest defenders ever, met with Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline. The meeting underscored the near 15 year relationship between Emirates and AC Milan. Maldini, who now serves as Technical Director of AC …