News Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways is proud to sponsor Web Summit Qatar for the second consecutive year, debuting revolutionary travel AI tools and announcing its four-year long-term commitment as the Official Lifestyle and Travel Partner of the yearly event. The award-winning airline opened Web Summit Qatar 2025 with its latest innovations including Sama’s AI Booking, Dream Destination – The Pulse, …

News Desk AJMAN : The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) held a panel discussion titled ‘Innovative Tourism Experiences in the Arab World,’ in conjunction with the ‘UAE Innovates 2025’ initiative and Arab Tourism Day. The event, held at Al Zorah Golf Club, sought to highlight groundbreaking tourism initiatives, while also reinforcing the Arab world’s standing in the international tourism industry. …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Garuda Indonesia today have unlocked a world of new opportunities for frequent flyer members with the launch of a joint loyalty programme offering. Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles members can now earn and redeem Miles while travelling across a combined network of more than 200 destinations. The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement in 2022 and …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Fabyland, a diversified and futuristic family entertainment center, announced its debut at the Sharjah Central Mall on February 15, 2025. The launch of the brand-new family entertainment center marks a new chapter filled with unforgettable experiences, endless entertainment, joy, and adventure for families and visitors of all ages. Fabyland is designed to cater to children from …

Web Desk KARACHI: World’s second most downloaded app inDrive brought the fusion of cricket, culture, and art to the forefront. As the excitement for the ICC Champions Trophy was at its peak, inDrive unveiled a spectacular Rickshaw Rally featuring artist Wasfa Kamal’s breath-taking cultural artwork, integrating traditional music, cuisine, heritage, and the nation’s cricket fever. At this occasion, Muhammad Awais …

Sport Desk DUBAI: World-class riders at UAE Team Emirates XRG, the world’s number one ranked team on the UCI World Tour and Emirates partnered up to offer Al Nasr Sports Club’s youth cyclists a unique coaching session, helping breed interest, support young talent and encourage commitment to the growing sport of cycling. The coaching clinic saw 17 young cycling enthusiasts, …

SUKKUR: A significant press conference regarding “Pakistan Literature Festival 2025 Sukkur Chapter II” was held at Sukkur IBA University under the auspices of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. The event was attended by the President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Mayor of Sukkur Arsalan Islam Sheikh, Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University Asif Ahmed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024. The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million); a 16% growth compared to the previous financial year with a total revenue of AED 12.8 billion (USD 3.5 …

DUBAI: Monty Holiday Home, a tech-driven leader in short-term rental management, has announced the launch of an innovative subscription-based property management model designed to eliminate high commission fees and maximize rental profits for homeowners. The groundbreaking model, set to officially launch on March 1, 2025, marks a major shift in the industry by allowing property owners to retain 100% of …

GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on …