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Expanded service offers 28 non-stop weekly flights between Sharjah and Bangkok from 25 October 2026 SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading budget carrier operator, today announced the expansion of its Thailand services with the addition of a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok, further strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Thailand. The new frequency, …
News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost carrier, has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city. Sylhet becomes SalamAir’s third destination in Bangladesh, further strengthening international connectivity to the country and expanding the airline’s presence across the Indian Subcontinent. The inaugural flight departed Muscat International Airport with a load factor of approximately 70%, reflecting encouraging …
Landmark initiative brings the UAE hospitality sector together under a shared platform for collaboration, measurable environmental performance and industry-wide sustainability action By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) officially launched the Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance (EHSA) at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, marking a significant new chapter in advancing environmental sustainability across the UAE’s dynamic hospitality sector. The landmark …
By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Qatar today welcomed its first leisure charter flight from Yerevan, Armenia, at Hamad International Airport (HIA), marking an important milestone in the continued growth of inbound leisure tourism and the diversification of source markets. Operated by FlyOne in partnership with Rustar Tour Operator, the service connects Yerevan (EVN) and Doha (DOH) with a weekly Airbus A320 …
By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: On 28 July 2026, the Immigration Attaché Office of the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad organised the 104th Immigration Day Celebration to commemorate more than a century of dedicated service by the Immigration Department of Malaysia. The event was officiated by His Excellency Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the Islamic Republic …
By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: AVIAREPS, the global leader in aviation, tourism and hospitality representation with 77 offices in 71 countries around the world, has been appointed as Cargo General Sales Agent (Cargo GSA) for Etihad Cargo in Uzbekistan. Etihad Cargo is the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Based in …
Just a short journey from Glasgow and close to the English border, Dumfries & Galloway offers a Scotland break away from the beaten track, with storybook castles, rugged coastlines, some of Britain’s darkest skies and Gretna Green, the famous home of runaway weddings. The region has inspired poets and storytellers for centuries. Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns spent his final …
By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia and Foodie Media Berhad, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Good Foodie Media Sdn. Bhd. (GFM), have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the promotion of Malaysia’s tourism offerings, particularly its rich culinary heritage, cultural attractions and lifestyle experiences, in support of the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign. The collaboration provides a strategic platform …
By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: As Malaysia marks its Independence Month celebrations, travellers are invited to discover a nation where rich heritage, cultural diversity and modern lifestyle experiences come together in an inspiring journey. From historic landmarks that commemorate Malaysia’s path to independence to vibrant shopping districts and contemporary urban attractions, the country offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore …
From the riverside grandeur of ICONSIAM to the spa suites of Sukhumvit, Bangkok has perfected the art of having everything in one place. Bangkok does not ask you to choose between luxury retail and personal restoration. It has long understood that the two are not in opposition. For the discerning traveller, the city offers something increasingly rare: a seamlessly curated …
By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A portrait session was held on Friday, 3 July 2026, …
