News Desk DUBAI: Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart has been awarded Chinese-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2023 by Trip.com, in recognition of its tailored and extensive offering to Chinese business and leisure travellers to Dubai. Trip.com is one of the world’s largest Chinese-owned online travel agencies with over 400 million users worldwide. According to data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) played host to a special Ramadan’s Iftar evening for foreign diplomats at the Sunway Resort Hotel today. Tourism Minister, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, extended a warm welcome to all Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing various countries to this auspicious event. Among attendees included YB Khairul …

DUBAI: At the 2024 Dubai World Cup held at the Meydan Racecourse on March 30, Emirates and AC Milan unveiled a bespoke art installation by regionally renowned artist Kareemgraphy, to celebrate the intersection of sports, culture and art. Uniquely created for the event by calligraffiti artist and designer artist Abdul Kareem, known as Kareemgraphy, the innovative art installation is a representation …

News Desk RIYADH: Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced it is preparing to welcome its first international flight to Red Sea International Airport (RSI). Operated by flydubai, the flight will arrive from Dubai International (DXB) on Thursday, 18 April, marking the start of a new twice-weekly route to The Red …

LONDON: Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, and an Agility company, has been appointed to manage and operate the fuel farm and hydrant fueling system at Houston George Bush InterContinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. The long-term contract with the airport’s fuel consortium of airline partners, IAH Fuel Company, will see a dedicated team …

HO CHI MINH CITY: Tourism Malaysia Ho Chi Minh, in collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) excitedly welcomes media representatives and travel bloggers from Vietnam to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for ‘Feel Sabah’ Media Familiarisation Trip (FAM Trip) from 25 to 30 March 2024. The six-days, five-nights itinerary awaits participants to embark on an exciting journey, exploring …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways are flying towards a better future for young people in India, with the announcement of a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country. The joint initiative will see Manchester City work in collaboration with Etihad Airways, Club charity City in the Community and non-governmental partner organisation (NGO) …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the Official Strategic Partner of Expo 2023 Doha, has closed an eventful six months at Expo 2023 Doha with resounding success. This edition of the MENA region’s largest horticultural exhibition raised climate and desertification awareness through various exhibition stands, panel discussions and public activities. The award-winning airline collaborated on a joint venture with Hamad International Airport (DOH) …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the launch of services to two destinations in Saudi Arabia. This includes the resumption of flights to Al Jouf and the start of operations to Red Sea International. Flights to Al Jouf Airport (AJF) and Red Sea International Airport (RSI) start from 18 April and will operate twice a week …

RIYADH: Pulse Hotels & Resorts, a leading and forward-thinking Maldives-based hospitality development company, recently hosted an exhilarating late night Suhoor football tournament for its esteemed GCC Travel Trade Partners. This unique event, held at the Al Rowad playground in Riyadh, sponsored by The Nautilus Maldives, Nova Maldives, Kandima Maldives and Manta Air – the domestic airline of Maldives, served as …