By Muhammad Rafiq RIYADH: Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell.  This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Employees from across Emirates Group gathered today to celebrate UAE Flag Day, led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, in a display of national unity and pride. Representing the UAE’s rich cultural diversity, the Group’s employees embody the nation’s values of inclusivity and cohesion …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports, which manages Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), celebrated the achievements of its airline and commercial partners at the oneDXB Airport Excellence Awards 2025, an evening dedicated to honouring collaboration, innovation and excellence across Dubai’s aviation community. Hosted at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the gala brought together over 200 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is deploying an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1st December 2025*. Strategically scheduled for maximum connectivity with the airline’s vast global network, the additional frequencies will cater to the increased demand during peak winter season. From 1st February 2026*, this will scale to a daily flight with revised …

The airport retailer eyes landmark year as total sales surge to AED6.88 billion (US$1.885 billion), AED552 million (US$151 million) over last year News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has achieved a new milestone as it heads into the final two months of the year, announcing all-time high October sales of AED805.6 million (US$220.7 million) and marking its eighth-record month out …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is participating in the World Travel Market 2025 (WTM), taking place in London, United Kingdom, from November 4 to 6, 2025. The Department’s participation underscores its ongoing efforts to strengthen Ajman’s presence on the global tourism map and highlight the remarkable growth and transformation taking place across the emirate’s …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The second day of the 39-day World Culture Festival 2025 began with an art exhibition titled “Peace & Pieces – Volume 1” held at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Haider Shah, along with President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Ambassador of Nepal Rita Dhital, and Ambassador …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Romania to Pakistan is proud to announce the first-ever edition of the Romanian Culture Days in Pakistan – Culture Bridges Nations, a celebration of Romanian heritage, art, and cultural diplomacy through a series of events in Islamabad, Karachi, and Peshawar throughout the month of November 2025. The programme will open in Karachi, with an early celebration of …

Biz Today International proudly hosted the Chefs Style Awards 2025 at the iconic Lal Qila Restaurant, bringing together talented home chefs, culinary enthusiasts, and community leaders for a morning dedicated to creativity, innovation, and culinary excellence. The event celebrated the spirit of Pakistan’s vibrant food culture and recognized individuals who are transforming their passion for cooking into remarkable achievements. Guests were treated to …

Discounts across Aquaventure, Skydive Dubai, Museum of the Future, Inside Burj Al Arab Tour among some of the offers available with your Emirates boarding pass News Desk KARACHI: Emirate announces exclusive offers this winter with My Emirates Pass; with access to over 700 exclusive offers across Dubai. In addition to year-round benefits, Emirates has introduced seasonal offers giving travellers even …