Sport Desk DUBAI/LONDON: Courts are buzzing with the start of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place from 30th June – 13th July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Emirates is returning as Official Airline Partner of the event, once again serving ‘fly better’ experiences both in the air and on the ground. Kickstarting a bumper summer of sport, Emirates will be celebrating …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Shangri-La Dubai announced the appointment of Anita Drahos-Nambiar as the Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality and tourism sectors across the Middle East and Europe, Anita is an accomplished marketing and communications professional, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge, creativity and expertise to the team. Throughout her career, Anita has held key leadership …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is entering a period of sustained peak operations, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to travel through the airport between 27 June and 9 July 2025. Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000 with the busiest day on 5 July for both departures and transfer traffic. Dubai Airports, alongside its stakeholders, …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has signed a landmark four-year agreement with Osprey Flight Solutions, appointing them as the airline’s Aviation Security Risk Intelligence Provider. This strategic partnership underscores SalamAir’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure operational safety and security across its expanding network. As a forward-thinking airline, SalamAir continues to lead the way in adopting innovative …

News Desk LADIESFUND, the renowned platform dedicated to empowering women, hosted a memorable 2nd mango-themed Eid Milan event, bringing together a diverse array of guests for a joyous celebration. The occasion was graced by the presence of over 75 esteemed guests from diplomatic circles, corporate sectors, ministries, developmental agencies, press, women SMEs, celebrities, fashion designers, all coming together to mark …

Web Desk DUBAI: talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region has relaunched the Summer Together initiative; a continuation of the region’s first solar-powered rest areas, launched in 2023 with the Joint Committee of Traffic Safety and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), to provide all delivery riders with easily accessible stations to rest, hydrate, and …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International …

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel tech company operating the brands RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has announced a strategic senior-level appointment to its B2B team. Astrid Kastberg joins the company as the Managing Director of RateHawk, a B2B booking system for travel professionals in over 120 countries. In her new role, Astrid will lead and expand the B2B division, which …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: Ajman Transport Authority has announced the launch of a new taxi-hailing service in the emirate through the  “Yango” app, part of the global technology company Yango Group, which enables users to book and track taxis in Ajman. This initiative aligns with the Government of Ajman’s vision to enhance digital transformation and implement smart city concepts. This …

News Desk FRISCO, Texas: The PGA of America and American Airlines announced today an expansive new multiyear partnership establishing American as the Official Airline of the PGA of America and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), as well as the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA through 2027. Designed to elevate the travel experience for PGA of America Golf Professionals …