By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, has launched a transformational brand refresh of its flagship Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, embracing a unique human-first approach to offer customers a 360-degree lifestyle destination for today and tomorrow where they are celebrated as individuals and feel valued for their choices and …

DUBAI: Visitors to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) can now enjoy an immersive introduction to the UAE’s indigenous flora and fauna, learn about the Reserve, its work to conserve this beautiful but fragile ecosystem, and more, at the new Visitor Centre which opens today in time for World Animal Day. Ali Mubarak Al Soori, the Emirates Group’s Executive Vice …

News Desk DUBAI: In a new location at FN Designs, Alserkal Avenue, Tashkeel is hosting a solo show of documentary photography by UAE national artist Khalid Alastad, Little Neighbours. Recognised in region’s photography circles for his passion, patience, and dedication to the documentation of the UAE’s desert ecosystem, Alastad is showcasing a remarkable curation of more than 100 documentary photographs …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is proud to welcome the new Expo 2023 Doha livery to its fleet and commemorate its role as the Official Strategic Partner for the landmark event. The unveiling represents a celebration of Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) readiness to host a global gathering focused on environmental awareness, strengthening their positions as strategic partners in the …

MILAN/NEW YORK: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has marked a stellar decade of providing its direct service between Milan and New York, carrying more than 1.8 million passengers on the popular route since its launch in 2013. Borne out of tremendous demand to connect the two vibrant commercial and tourism centres in Italy and the US, the daily flight has …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has made good its promise of growth and greater connectivity by starting flights to three key destinations. Inaugural services to Dusseldorf, Germany (DUS) began on September 28, followed the next day by Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) and then Osaka, Japan (KIX) on October 1. Meanwhile the airline unveiled increased …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has recently been crowned as a 2024 APEX World Class Airline winner for mastering guest experience and delivering outstanding customer service, at the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards held in Long Beach, California. Evaluated through a comprehensive audit of quality of service, safety, and health control initiatives, Emirates is one of just eight airlines globally to achieve this accolade. Emirates also received …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Emirates has today announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB). The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to commence before the end of the year, making it the first time that SAF is supplied through the …

DUBAI: National Noodle Day is on Friday, October 6 and you can get ready to celebrate by doing the best thing possible with noodles and eating them! It’s the perfect time to indulge in noodles that come in all shapes. To make this occasion even more special, the renowned Pan-Asian Restaurant, China Bistro, is offering a remarkable deal – a single portion of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Global Village announced that the highly sought-after Season 28 VIP Packs sold out a record number of packs in record time after sales launched on Saturday, 30th September. Guests will get their VIP packs over the next 10 days, just in time for the Season 28 opening on 18th October 2023. There is a lot of …