Three others to drive away luxury vehicle DUBAI: The first Namibian national and a second-time Saudi Arabian national have been announced as winners of US$1 million each in the latest Dubai Duty FreeMillennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Paul Jozua Joubert, a 52-year-old Namibian national based in Windhoek, Namibia became …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi has emerged as a leader in the Middle East’s hospitality sector, achieving one of the highest guest hotel engagement rates globally with an impressive 86% response rate to online guest reviews. Based on TrustYou data, this milestone underscores the emirate’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality and fostering meaningful connections with visitors. According to …

News Desk DOHA:: Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme’s relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar’s growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme’s growing popularity. In January 2025, the programme …

Web Desk KARACHI: On 2 February 2025 His Excellency, Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, has been invited to inaugurate the Thai pavilion and to give an interview to the media at the Legend Hotels & Resorts Pavilion during the three-day Pakistan Travel Mart 2025. Mr. Surashete expressed his wish that more Pakistanis visit Thailand, a country known …

News Desk DUBAI: Palazzo Versace Dubai, the city’s most fashionable address, introduces an exclusive Stay at Palazzo Versace. Fly The World offer, designed to redefine luxury. Located in the heart of Dubai overlooking Dubai Creek, this extraordinary offer promises an unforgettable experience, combining unparalleled elegance and delightful offerings, including a guaranteed return flight voucher to a destination of your choice. “As part of …

DUBAI: As part of ongoing efforts to repurpose waste and connect with communities, Emirates has recently distributed more than 12,000 First Class eye masks to schools for the blind, sensory services, and vision support centres across the UK. The donation was inspired by an idea from a creative teacher in Scotland, who connected Emirates to a network of more than …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized an exhibition showcasing the works of Turkish photographer Resul Celik at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, The event was inaugurated by the Consul General of Turkey, Cemal Sangu, and the Secretary of the Arts Council, Ejaz Ahmed Farooqi. Resul Celik, Turkish photographer, was also present at the opening ceremony. The exhibition was attended …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Indus Siam Tires made a strong impression at the Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2025, held at Expo Center Karachi. Represented by Zahid Aman (Ali), the company showcased Thailand’s tourism potential, focusing on family and leisure tours, and strengthened ties between Thailand and Pakistan’s tourism sectors. Zahid Aman (Ali) expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “PTM 2025 has been …

Emirates is celebrating the opening of its new lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Satellite 1 Terminal (SAT-1). The newly relocated and refurbished lounge in the airport’s latest terminal sets a new standard for premium travel, offering Emirates customers an enhanced ground experience that matches the sophistication of their journey. With the $5 million refurbishment, the lounge now spans 1,454 square …

DUBAI/PUTRAJAYA: As part of promoting the exciting Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, this year’s vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations were further enlivened by welcoming events for domestic and international tourists at four major airports across the country. At Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 today, Mr Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General (Promotion II) of Tourism …