DOHA: Qatar Airways today announces its commitment as the Official Airline Partner of United for Wildlife (UfW), an initiative working to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species, founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 2014. This prestigious partnership underscores Qatar Airways’ unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation. Qatar Airways …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has unveiled flagship premium lounges at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A. This follows Etihad making history when it operated Terminal A’s first commercial flight on 31 October, and the new lounge is revealed ahead of the airline’s full transition to the new Terminal which is phased to take place between …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), today announced its sponsorship of IATA’s 153rd Slot Conference, which will bring together key stakeholders from the global airline and airports community to Dubai. Taking place from November 14th to 17th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), this edition marks the first time the Slot conference …

News Desk DUBAI: His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs visited the Dubai Airshow site at DWC, Al Maktoum International Airport. HE Al Bowardi led a group of senior officers from the Ministry of Defence and Dubai Police General Command for a tour as part of the final preparations for the event.  The 18th edition …

Biz Today Report DUBAI/KARACHI: The dates of the highly anticipated Pakistan Learning Festival (PLF) 2023 were officially announced here today at a packed press conference attended by not only the media but also by many of the prominent speakers who will be participating in the Festival. This year’s PLF, formerly known as Children’s Literature Festival (CLF), is set to attract …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club (DPEC), in an exclusive partnership with Perridon Holdings, a pioneering conglomerate known for its ultra-luxurious real estate ventures and their highly-anticipated Bugatti museum, is excited to announce the season-opening Polo Cup Final, taking place on 11th November 2023. Michel J.C.W Perridon, Founder & Chairman of Perridon Holdings, seeks to bridge the rich …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Embracing unity, rich heritage and shared values, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and Chairman of Dubai Airports, hoisted the UAE national flag commemorating UAE Flag Day on November 3. The ceremony took place at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3 and was attended by a number of Dubai …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group’s employees gathered today at its headquarters in Dubai to commemorate the UAE Flag Day, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates airline and Group. The Group’s diverse workforce encompasses more than 160 nationalities, united by a sense of belonging and shared purpose, contributing to the achievement …

ABU DHABI: Etihad has completed its 10th consecutive IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings and zero observations – a perfect result that has been maintained since obtaining its initial certification in 2006, reinforcing Etihad’s compliance track record as industry best. These results demonstrate Etihad’s commitment to maintaining the highest operational safety and airworthiness standards to provide its guests …

DUBAI: As the Emirates and Penélope Cruz ad campaign plays on TV screens across multiple countries in English and Spanish, Emirates has released an exclusive behind the scenes video showcasing the vast production required for a TV campaign shot on a huge aircraft, as well as Emirates Cabin Crew embracing the opportunity to interview Cruz. Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist Penélope Cruz flew to …