News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways opened its new Etihad U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport on 30 December, enhancing the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States. Located steps away from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance facility, the new lounge provides eligible guests with a serene space to unwind after completing their U.S. …

News Desk DUBAI: The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing a new annual sales record of Dhs7.901 billion (US$2.164 billion) for 2024, with a major surge in sales happening towards the end of the year. The month of December set a record with sales of Dhs821.944 million (US$225.190 million), a 2% …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi organized ‘Black-Pink’ themed Annual Dinner to conclude the year 2024, in collaboration with PERWAKILAN Karachi and Sports and Recreation Club. The event was attended by Home-Based Staff (HBS), PERWAKILAN members, as well as Locally-Recruited Staff and their family. The event was an appreciation for the Consulate’s staff who have …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain. Services will start 8 January, making them the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft. Emirates will operate its Airbus A350 on the following services to Kuwait and Bahrain: Kuwait: The Emirates A350 will operate on EK853 and EK854. …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat capacity on the route by 30 percent and supports Sri Lanka’s plans to considerably increase tourist arrivals in 2025. The additional service will operate six times a week …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: The inaugural Ajman leg of the Global Champions Arabians Tour 2025 season is set to captivate audiences with its showcase of the majestic Arabian horse. Taking place in Ajman’s scenic Al Zorah beachfront from the 3rd to the 6th of January, this event marks the start of a thrilling second season of GCAT’s Europe and the …

DUBAI: Business travel has long been a cornerstone of global success, driving client relationships, team collaboration, and professional growth. Yet, despite its importance, planning and managing business trips often feels like a maze—complex, time-consuming, and riddled with setbacks. This is according to João Carvalho, Managing Director of SAP Concur in Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, who says that recent …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, celebrated the inaugural flight of its new non-stop service from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo International Airport, marking an exciting milestone in the airline’s expanding network. The new service operates three times a week, offering enhanced connectivity between the UAE and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Supported by national organization of tourism, PTDC & provincial tourism authorities of Pakistan, Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2025 is the premier & only platform connecting regional and global stakeholders with a focus on inbound, outbound, and domestic tourism. PTM – Fourth Edition is set to take place at the Karachi Expo Centre from January 31 to …

DUBAI: Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), revealed the most popular New Year destinations among Indian travelers this year. Wego has observed a 15.10% increase in average search numbers for flight dates from 27 December to 31 December 2024 compared to last year. The increase indicates …