By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways took home a sweep of awards in the World Travel Awards Middle East which took place during a glamorous gala dinner at Atlantis the Royal in Dubai on Sunday night, and the Global Loyalty Awards which took place in Rio de Janeiro. The UAE’s national airline took home a total of six awards …

DUBAI: Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will be blended with conventional jet fuel, will be supplied over the course of 2024 and 2025 for Emirates’ flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore …

News Desk DUBAI: Working with local schools, autism groups and key stakeholders, Emirates and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are focused on improving the travel experience for neurodivergent passengers, facilitating ‘travel rehearsals’ where children can practice their journey through the airport and onboard aircraft, as well as working directly with families to delight superfans like Humza, age 11, on his first flight …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The Sevens Stadium is gearing up for a busy October, hosting family-friendly festivals and world-class sports. In the lead up to the Emirates Dubai 7s, the Sevens Stadium will host important matches on the sporting calendar including local and international tournaments, as well as an all-day music festival, merging sports and entertainment for the whole family. General …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 6 p.m., Mr Royke Lumowa and two other cyclists, Mr Muhammad Saat and Mr Dimas Gita, arrived in Karachi after a long journey into Pakistani territory in Lahore. Their arrival was happily received by the Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, and his wife at Wisma Indonesia. …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free was named the “Most Admired Experiential Retailer of the Year” at the IMAGES RetailME Awards held on 10th October at the Address Dubai Marina. Organised by IMAGES RetailME, a retail intelligence media brand in the Middle East, the annual awards, held alongside the Middle East Retail Forum (MRF), serve as a prestigious platform to …

News Desk DUBAI: The Rustic Alpine newly designed North Indian Resto Lounge has opened at Majestic Premier Hotel on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street in Bur Dubai and represents some of India’s tantalizing tastes of royal mountains that meets a whimsical world of flavors and a lively cultural experience. PAHADI creates an ambiance that transports diners to an alpine chalet, …

Royal Thai Consulate General in Karachi invites Thais and those interested to find opportunities to visit the city of Larkana, including the archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro in Sindh Province, Pakistan. It is one of the most important archaeological sites that is worth studying and visiting. The site also includes a museum that exhibits artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization. Mohenjo-daro …

LONDON, UK: For the ninth successive year, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2023 Air Cargo News Awards. The award, which has long been recognised as one of the most coveted accolades in the air cargo industry, was presented at a gala event in London. Alex Doisneau, Managing Director of dnata UK (Airport Operations), who accepted the award …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed the latest addition to its expanding fleet as a new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Friday 13 October. After a thorough check by Etihad’s engineering team, the new arrival will go straight into service and is set to start …