Web Desk DUBAI: As the world’s largest international airline serving 140 destinations globally,Emirates welcomes the unique opportunity to present the Arabic language to more than 52 million diverse customers. Ahead of UNESCO’s World Arabic Language Day on 18 December, Emirates highlights the array of Arabic language services available to customers, thousands of Arabic speaking cabin crew, and the wealth and …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has taken home multiple gongs at the World Travel Awards 2024, including ‘World’s Leading Airline – First Class,’ ‘World’s Leading Airline – Brand,’ ‘World’s Leading Airline – Inflight Entertainment’ and ‘World’s Leading Airline – Rewards Programme.’ The airline was also recognised as ‘Best Airline App Worldwide’ and ‘Best Airline App in the Middle East’ at the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is set to welcome a surge in travellers as the winter holiday season unfolds, with over 5.2 million guests expected between December 13 and 31. The daily average is projected at 274,000 guests, with Friday, December 20, anticipated to be the busiest day of the period, hosting nearly 296,000 guests. The weekend from December 20 to 22 will also see peak activity, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Beyond to extend Airbus’s Leadership Programme for the Group’s Emirati workforce for another three years. The MoU was signed by Amira Al Falasi, Emirates Group’s Senior Vice President, Training & Development; and Airbus Beyond CEO Adam McGonigal, in the presence of Oliver Grohmann, Emirates Group’s …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’ and ‘Design Airline of the Year Middle East’ for the second year in a row, in the annual DesignAir Awards. With a reputation for extraordinary hospitality, Etihad is renowned for its signature design, from the aircraft’s striking tail fin featuring the …

Web Desk DUBAI: A timeless icon meets modern corporate excellence aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, Dubai’s most unique and historic destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE). Permanently docked at Port Mina Rashid, the QE2 offers an extraordinary blend of heritage, prestige, and practicality, making it the ideal address for hosting a wide range of corporate gatherings. Located just …

News Desk DUBAI: International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has joined forces with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, to highlight the risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo. Working together, The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have co-created the Aviation Risk and Threat Assessment operational guide to highlight the risks posed by the donkey skin …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango, a ride-hailing service and a part of the global tech company Yango Group, has been awarded the Ride-Hailing App of the Year Award at the Enterprise Agility Awards 2024. Hosted by Entrepreneur MENA, the awards celebrate exceptional innovation, business achievements, and impactful enterprise leadership across industries. This recognition comes as Yango marks a major milestone with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RoyalJet is taking a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for private jets in the regional and global markets by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Corporate Jets. The MoU signifies the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator’s commitment to purchase of three (3) brand new ACJ320neo’s and six (6) Purchase Rights. …

By Rafiq Vayan DUBAI: Celestyal, an award-winning global cruise line that provides its passengers with all-inclusive onboard experiences, marked its maiden call in Dubai on Monday, December 9. Entering the emirate’s waters with a dhow escort, the line’s newest ship, Celestyal Journey, hosted a plaque exchange ceremony and a star-studded party to kick off the ship’s first week-long ‘Desert Days’ …