DUBAI/MALDIVES: Emirates and Maldivian have announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Malé. The agreement successfully follows on from last year’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines, to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation. The interline agreement will create more options for Emirates customers when travelling to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: AVIAREPS, the global leader and expert in growing and developing outbound tourism, aviation and hospitality demand, with a portfolio of more than 100 airlines and 250 travel and tourism clients worldwide, successfully hosted the fourth edition of the AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan. Over 130 key travel industry professionals, media and travel influencers attended the Dubai leg of the event which was held …

Emirates, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) have launched online training courses for new travel professionals to help them develop and build stronger skillsets, as well as enhance understanding around the industry’s key principles to support the wider travel and tourism sector. Using the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism’s …

RIYADH: Careem, the region’s leading multi-service platform, partners with King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC), to upgrade and streamline the travel experience for residents and visitors of KAFD, the country’s prime business and lifestyle hub. The agreement was signed on September 12 at a ceremony hosted at Cityscape Global Riyadh. Set in the heart of the Saudi capital …

KARACHI: Polani’s Privat Limited had the distinct privilege of hosting a warm Welcome Event in honor of the Consul General of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Narut Soontarodom. It was an evening filled with cultural exchanges, delightful cuisine, and meaningful conversations, strengthening the bonds between our nations. Mr. Yahya Polani and Mr. Safran Polani extend heartfelt gratitude to H.E. Mr. Narut Soontarodom …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has today signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) and daa International, the operator of Red Sea International (RSI) airport, that will see SAUDIA become the first airline to operate in and out of …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its partnership with Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as the new brand ambassador. This collaboration marks an important milestone as Etihad strengthens its presence in the Indian market and reunites with one of India’s most celebrated Bollywood stars. Katrina Kaif, renowned for her global …

The Sri Lanka Food Festival inaugurated with a big fan fare at Nadia Restaurant, Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The event was inaugurated by Brig (R) Harris Nawaz, Caretaker Provincial Minister of Sindh for Interior as the Chief Guest. While the Guest of Honor was Mr M. Iqbal Memon, Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Sindh. His Excellency Mr Jagath Abeywarna, Consul General of …

DUBAI: Further building on its commitment to provide customers expanded access to its route network, Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380 operation. With all three of Emirates’ slots already in use at Sydney airport, the airline is able to commit nearly 2,000 extra weekly seats with the upgrade to its double-decker …

News Desk KARACHI: On the third day of the “Pakistan Theater Festival” held by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, a program based on Sri Lankan traditional dance & Music Kanya was organized by the Sri Lankan dance group, in which the President of the Arts Council Muhammad Ahmad Shah, Consul General of Sri Lanka Jagath Abeywarna and Diplomats from …