News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for May 2024. The airline carried 1.5 million guests and saw its passenger load factor average out at 84 per cent across the month. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “We achieved a 38 per cent year-to-date increase …

DOHA: Qatar Airways and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following a High-level Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the United Nations. Qatar Airways is committed to working with OCHA through joint advocacy, fundraising, cargo services, and more, in a unified programme to help support humanitarian endeavours. …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is thrilled to be named the ‘Global Airline Partner’ of the esteemed Global Champions Arabians Tour 2024. This partnership marks a significant milestone in promoting the prestigious Arabian horse culture and excellence in equestrian sports globally. The new addition to Qatar Airways’ sports portfolio is a collaboration between the airline and Global Champions Arabians Tour to grow …

VIENNA/DUBAI: On 1 May 2004, an Emirates aircraft landed in Vienna for the first time. Just one month later, the airline was already serving the Austrian capital with a daily flight to Dubai. Since then, the number of flights has doubled and the range of services has steadily expanded. This month, Emirates is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Vienna and …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Egyptair have signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services and increased value.* Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “This agreement will help …

KARACHI: A cultural troupe from the Walled City of Lahore is to visit Karachi at the end of this month and perform at the National Academy of Performing Arts-NAPA from 27 to 30 June. This was announced by the CEO-NAPA, Junaid Zuberi, in a press conference on Tuesday. Flanked by the head of music, Hamza Jafri, and NAPA’s music coordinator …

SHARJAH: In the spirit of Eid, The Big Balloon Ride, the premier family entertainment destination, at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), opens its doors wide, inviting families, especially children to embark on a magical journey aboard a train ride, FREE OF CHARGE. Moreover, in a tribute to the elegance and tradition of …

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Philipp Knuepfer as the new Chief Operating Officer of Sunset Hotels & Resorts. Philipp joins SHG with over 20 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector and will support the growth of Sunset Hotels & Resorts, whilst overseeing global operations, solidifying the Group’s reputation as a leader …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Five Guys, the UAE’s favorite burger brand, has announced the official opening of its largest branch at Terminal 3 – Concourse B in Dubai International (DXB). As well as it being the first ever airport branch outside of the U.S., Five Guys DXB will be the first licensed store in the region, promising travelers a distinct dining …

News Desk DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has been awarded the Gold Employee Happiness Award for Best Employee Driven Business Change at the Employee Happiness Awards 2024. The company has been recognised for its One Pulse Employee Survey, a tool that has driven transformational business changes by leveraging team member feedback. Premier Inn’s One Pulse Survey is a cornerstone of …