KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: In a focused effort to refine and enhance the strategic roadmap towards Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia convened a pivotal Business-to-Business (B2B) session with industry stakeholders today. The session was attended by key players from the travel industry, including travel agents, hoteliers, and airlines. The primary aim of this programme is to build upon the strategic initiatives …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates a successful year since the debut of its Premium Economy product in Singapore, having so far carried 26,000 passengers on nearly 730 four-class A380 flights between Singapore and Dubai from June 2023 to May 2024. The airline’s Premium Economy product was especially popular among families and solo travellers from Singapore, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest and the most visited place on earth, announced a change to its parking system in collaboration with Salik Company PJSC, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator. Starting Monday, July 1, the mall will introduce a paid parking system designed to enhance the overall guest experience. This new system will improve …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles hosted an extraordinary fusion of music and art last weekend with the world premiere of ‘Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak’. The extraordinary musical commission, produced by Abu Dhabi Festival in collaboration with Robert Townson Productions, bridges generations, genres and cultures to pay homage to …

By Maryam Hina ISLAMABAD: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has commenced non-stop flights between Islamabad and Bahrain, adding another destination to its rapidly expanding network after the launch of flights to the UAE and Oman. The carrier commemorated the start of its new route with a pre-departure inaugural ceremony at Islamabad International Airport attended by representatives of Fly Jinnah and Islamabad International Airport. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee organised a Snow Climbing Challenge at Ski Dubai, with the participation of more than 50 female employees from several divisions. The UAE Skiers Team honoured the winning employees who succeeded in skiing the snow slope in a record time. The female employees were happy to take part in …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today marked the inauguration of its first flight to Kraków in Poland connecting Sharjah International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport with a frequency of daily flights. An inaugural ceremony was held at Sharjah Airport prior to departure and was attended by …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is gearing up for an exciting summer, expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio with UEFA men’s national team competitions as the Official Airline Partner. The sponsorship, an extension of the previous partnership around UEFA EURO 2020™, will be kicked off with the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024. The tournament will take place in Germany, from 14 June through 14 …

This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), running from June 28, 2024 to September 1, 2024, promises an exciting experience. Particularly enticing for Pakistani visitors, DSS offers world-class shopping, vibrant cultural experiences, luxurious getaways, and incredible deals. From spend-and-win contests to daily discounts, exclusive promotions await. Leading brands and shopping centers across Dubai join the festive atmosphere, providing fantastic opportunities. Families …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) held a graduation ceremony today at the Group’s Headquarters for a cohort of 32 Emirati outstation managers, from the airline, who participated in the bespoke Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme, led by Emirates’ Training & Development team.  The graduation ceremony was attended by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief …