By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme, the largest known undertaken by any airline globally. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete nose-to-tail refresh at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. By the end of December 2026, around 20 additional …

KARACHI: Today, senior K-Electric officials visited HB House, Bhit Island, where they were warmly welcomed by Sardar Hussain Aslam Bhatti. The delegation included Cluster Head Mr. Fahad Nazar, GM IBC Baldia Mr. Masood Bajwa, DGM IBS Baldia Mr. Sami Khan, Recovery Manager Mr. Zeeshan, Mr. Ather, Assistant to Mr. Fahad Nazar, and Mr. Amir Shah from the Operations Department. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CmykL2iuD …

Following its successful operations to Hong Kong and Urumqi, UAE-based air cargo carrier strengthens trade corridors between the UAE, China and key global markets By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline, today announced the launch of a new route connecting its hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), further strengthening …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel Group has appointed Christian Kremers as Vice President of Yalago to accelerate the brand’s global expansion from Dubai. Yalago is a leading global leisure accommodation wholesaler, offering a curated portfolio of hotel products with competitive rates and high-quality inventory to travel trade partners worldwide. Backed by strong supplier relationships and a focus on premium offerings, the business …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, is resuming its flights to the Middle East. As flights resume on some routes that were temporarily suspended due to developments in the region, frequencies will be gradually increased, and new routes will be added to the network. Flights on the Izmir-Dubai route resumed on 7th July and …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr welcomed Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Founder and Chairman of Dubai Basketball, to the company’s headquarters, where he presented the ABA League trophy following the club’s historic season. The ABA League title marks a major milestone for Dubai Basketball, which secured the championship in its second season – an exceptional achievement that highlights the club’s rapid …

MUSCAT: Enriching its vibrant retail and leisure landscape, Mall of Muscat has announced the opening of Century Cinemas, bringing a world-class movie experience to visitors. Part of the Star Cinemas network – the UAE’s leading cinema Exhibitor with over 105 screens – Century Cinemas at Mall of Muscat features 14 screens and a seating capacity over 1,100. Designed to delight …

Over 600,000 GCC travellers expected to visit Thailand by the end of 2026 By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Travellers are increasingly prioritising wellbeing, preventative healthcare and meaningful experiences over traditional holidays amid recent global uncertainty. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced ‘Healing is the New Luxury,’ a new campaign designed to strengthen the country’s position as one of the …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Qatar Airways will participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026, bringing its world-class travel experience to one of the most influential global events in the aviation industry. During the airshow, Qatar Airways will showcase its FIFA special livery aircraft, carrying the vibrant spirit of the beautiful game from the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ final to Farnborough in …

CHRISTCHURCH: Tourplan, the world’s leading provider of inbound tourism technology, today marks its 40th anniversary with the launch of a global brand campaign celebrating four decades of partnership, innovation, and the quiet, essential role the company plays in making extraordinary travel possible. Founded in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1986, Tourplan began with a single client and 29 users. Today, the …