By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways are taking a significant step towards creating a more supportive travel experience with the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Zayed International Airport (AUH) and onboard Etihad Airways flights. This initiative underscores both organisations’ commitment to supporting all passengers, particularly those with non-visible disabilities. The Hidden Disabilities …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free, the world’s leading airport retailer, returns to Newbury Racecourse as title sponsor of the Berkshire track’s most prestigious fixture of the Autumn season, the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend which begins on Friday, 20 September. Nine of the 14 scheduled races at the two-day meeting will carry the Dubai Duty Free brand including …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, is growing its operations in Amsterdam from 10 weekly flights to 14 with the launch of four additional weekly flights from Amsterdam starting 12 November 2024 until 29 March 2025. Qatar Airways’ 14 weekly flights will enable 40,000 additional passengers to travel between Amsterdam and Doha through its award-winning …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its traffic statistics for August 2024. The airline carried 1.7 million guests and achieved an average passenger load factor of 89% across the month, reflecting very strong performance during the summer holiday season. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “Our passenger numbers in August …

DUBAI: Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai. UAE ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, Maintenance, Overhaul & Repair (MRO) and logistics ecosystem, will converge in Dubai for the inaugural event.  The event presents a platform for unparalleled insights …

Web Desk DUBAI: The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) celebrated its 25th anniversary on 9 September with a special commemorative event held at the historic Auberge d’Italie in Valletta, the former home of the MTA. This milestone marks a quarter-century of dedication to promoting Malta as a premier global tourist destination, driving economic growth, and enhancing the visitor experience on the Maltese …

DUBAI: Yango, the international ride-hailing service, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has launched a new business-to-business (B2B) service, Yango Rides for Business, during the ITS World Congress 2024, the leading global event for smart mobility and transport innovation in Dubai. This new service aims to simplify and enhance corporate transportation management. Yango Rides for Business offers companies …

News Desk KARACHI: Emirates is supporting the flight journeys for Syed Daniah and Syed Abiha, two remarkable young golf prodigies from Karachi, as they head to the United States to pursue their higher education at Blinn College-Brenham Campus in Brenham, Texas. Through supporting flights from Karachi to Houston, Emirates continues its commitment of positively impacting the communities it serves by …

Culinary students from World Memon Foundation recently gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Chef Hira Jaffery on Friday, 13 September, 2024 at Maharaja Restaurant, a distinguished culinary expert whose dedication and passion have inspired a new generation of chefs. Chef Hira Jaffery, widely known for her innovative techniques and deep commitment to sustainability in cooking, has earned numerous accolades …

DUBAI: Gewan Hotels and Resorts has today announced the appointment of 18-year hospitality veteran, Emad Ibrahim, as its new hotel manager for MD Hotel by Gewan, in Dubai. Ibrahim arrives having previous experience that includes working with renowned international hospitality brands such as Intercontinental, Movenpick, Marriott International, Jumeirah, and Accor. Ibrahim’s appointment is one of many strategic appointments and hotel …