By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata announced the appointment of Thiemo van Spellen as the new Managing Director of dnata Netherlands, effective 1 February 2026. Thiemo brings broad international experience in logistics, commercial strategy and customer-centric growth. He joins dnata from Geopost (DPDgroup), where he served as Global Accounts Managing Director, leading global customer strategies and driving cross-border business expansion. In his …

DUBAI: talabat has been awarded the Delivering Excellence Award by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police, recognizing its commitment to safer roads and responsible delivery operations, enabled through sustained and transparent collaboration with Dubai Government entities. The Delivering Excellence Award affirms talabat’s partnership-first approach, highlighting the impact of public–private collaboration in advancing road safety, protecting delivery riders, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has begun 2026 on a high note, recording its strongest January performance on record, achieving AED858.21 million (US$235 million), representing a 18.53% increase over January last year and marking an outstanding start to the year. January 2026 is now ranked as Dubai Duty Free’s third-highest sales month on record, surpassed only by December …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond. In 2025, SalamAir operated 22,164 flights, carried over 3.4 million passengers, and expanded its network to over 44 destinations across domestic, regional, and international markets. The airline now operates a modern fleet of 15 aircraft, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 marks a milestone with strategic Platinum Partnerships. MoU signed between Karachi Marriott, PTM, and South Air. Raza Abbas (GM, Karachi Marriott) and Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani (CEO, PTM) led the ceremony. AVM (R) Ijaz Malik (Deputy CEO, South Air) and industry leaders joined to celebrate collaboration. Together, driving growth and innovation …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Led by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Board of Directors of Etihad Rail held a meeting at the Abu Dhabi Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City to review progress across the UAE’s national rail network and the company’s readiness for the launch of passenger rail services in 2026. During the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) proudly hosted a Strategic Partnerships MoU Signing Ceremony, marking a major milestone as Fazale Rabbi Group (FRG) and Karachi Marriott Hotel officially joined as Platinum Partners for Pakistan Travel Mart 2026. The landmark event reinforced PTM’s role as the country’s premier platform for uniting Pakistan’s travel, tourism, and hospitality ecosystem. The ceremony …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai has announced the launch of two new leadership development programmes designed to accelerate internal talent growth, strengthen leadership capability and further embed a high-performance, values-driven work culture across the organisation. The initiatives include an Executive Leadership Programme for senior leaders and a Management Training Programme for mid-level managers, both nine-month blended learning journeys focused on …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel proudly welcomed its newest team members with a dynamic and engaging orientation programme designed to immerse fresh talent into the renowned Marriott culture of excellence. The exclusive session featured warm introductions, interactive engagements with all Heads of Departments, and a comprehensive overview of the hotel’s values, service standards, and commitment to delivering memorable …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) have signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge – a 40-key all-inclusive luxury lodge set to be situated on a 7,000-acre conservancy in Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge is expected to mark the first Ritz-Carlton Lodge in the world and a …