By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, served as the Official Airline Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E as the electric racing series returned to Jeddah at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for a weekend of high-energy racing and immersive fan experiences. The partnership underscores Saudia’s continued role in supporting major global sporting events hosted …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a twice weekly service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 03 September 2026, marking the first-ever non-stop link between the Sultanate of Oman and the Somali capital. The new route expands SalamAir’s growing African network and strengthens its strategic focus of developing new markets using affordable and reliable air travel. One of East Africa’s oldest and most culturally significant coastal capitals, Mogadishu …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at …

News Desk SIDNEY: Emirates has renewed its long-standing 23-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to connecting people through world-class music, culture, and travel experiences. As Emirates’ longest-running non-sports sponsorship globally, the renewed partnership with Sydney Symphony Orchestra builds on more than two decades of collaboration and will continue to bring extraordinary musical performances …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Ajman Properties Corporation “Aqaar” has concluded a strategic brand agreement with “Dusit International”, one of Thailand’s leading integrated hospitality companies, to develop the “Dusit Thani Residences Ajman” project under the luxury “Dusit Thani” brand umbrella. As the first residential project in Ajman bearing an international brand and managed by a global hospitality company, this project represents …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, operating one of Europe’s youngest fleets, has reached another significant milestone in its journey that began in 1933 with a modest fleet of five aircraft. Joining the fleet at the end of 2025, the 500th aircraft named ‘TK Family’ was unveiled during a special launch event today by the Turkish flag carrier. The unveiling …

The KBT press conference held here earlier today at Gulgee Museum, raised the curtain on Karachi Biennale 2027 to be curated by Noor Ahmed under the theme ‘Kal — Yesterday/Tomorrow’ scheduled to take place from 16th – 31st January 2027. The event was well-attended by the media as well as the who’s who of the city from the corporate and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways. Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The cities span several regions across East, …

Web Desk DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Equitativa Real Estate, an international holding company providing real estate funding and investment management capabilities, marking an important step in the brand’s next phase of growth across the GCC. The MoU outlines plans to develop six to eight Premier Inn hotels, delivering approximately 3,500 keys …

News Desk DUBAI: AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has announced the extension of its partnership with Al Majlis at Dubai International (DXB), reinforcing a relationship that has spanned nine years and continues to set the benchmark for premium ground transportation at the airport. As part of the renewed agreement, AGMC …