DUBAI: Emirates and the DP World Tour have signed an agreement for the airline to extend its status as the Official Airline and Marketing Partner of the leading professional golf Tour until the end of 2031. The airline currently supports an international roster of DP World Tour tournaments that cut across continents and culminate in the prestigious DP World Tour …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Fare airline, is excited to announce the introduction of its lowest-ever fare for travel between Muscat and Salalah. Starting from OMR 9.99 for a one-way Light Fare, this fare will be available for flights starting December 1st, 2024. This new starting fare is not a limited-time promotion, but rather a permanent step in SalamAir’s ongoing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is organizing the Sharjah International Tourism and Travel Forum 2024, launching on Monday, November 25, at the Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme: “The Future of Tourism: In the Fields …

News Desk MANAMA/DUBAI: The Emirates A380 welcomed more than 7,000 visitors across two days at this year’s Bahrain International Airshow. The airline showcased its iconic flagship aircraft for trade and industry visitors, aviation aficionados, and the wider public for an up-close glimpse into the largest passenger aircraft in the world. The Emirates A380 on display featured four classes and was …

News Desk CARTAGENA DE INDIAS: At the 122nd Executive Council session held from 13-15 November in Cartagena, Colombia, Saudi Arabia has concluded its two-year chairmanship term by calling on the industry to continue to strengthen the global tourism agenda. The chair of the UN Tourism Executive Council is pivotal in guiding the organization’s vision, shaping global tourism policies, and enhancing …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, makes its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, taking place between 13 and 15 November at the Sakhir Airbase in Manama. The carrier will showcase the retrofitted cabin interiors on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring its flagship lie-flat seats in Business Class. Visitors on day one and day two of the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airports, exploring opportunities to bring 5G Private Network connectivity to optimise airport operations. The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G could be implemented in the future becoming the first  private 5G deployment in an airport in the region. The …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates NBA Cup trophy touched down in New York yesterday to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, following its journey from the airline’s hub in Dubai. As the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, the airline transported the coveted trophy in …

Sport Desk DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group and NBA legend James Worthy met today at Emirates Group Headquarters to tip off the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today. Worthy brought the NBA Cup to mark the occasion, as Emirates celebrates the arrival of the much-anticipated tournament.  During …

By Rafiq Vayani JAKARTA/KARACHI: Four prominent female influencers from Pakistan—Areeka Haq, Hira Attique, Laiba Shah, and Hemayal Attique—recently embarked on a tour of Indonesia to promote the country’s vibrant tourism among the Pakistani public, with a special focus on encouraging female travelers. The journey began with an official visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the influencers were warmly …