We are thrilled to share a momentous achievement that fills us with immense pride – La Perle presented by Al Habtoor Group has been awarded the prestigious Traveler’s Choice Award by TripAdvisor! This remarkable recognition catapults La Perle into the distinguished ranks of the top 10% of world-class attractions, a testament to the entire Al Habtoor Group’s unwavering commitment to …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/JAKARTA: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, hosted Diplomatic Reception on the evening of September 1st, 2023 as commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event was held in Pearl Continental Hotel and attended by diplomatic …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced today the launch of flights to Mombasa from 17 January 2024. flydubai becomes the first national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai and the UAE to the coastal city in southeast Kenya. Flights to Moi International Airport (MBA) will operate four times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). …

Emirates has reinforced its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications. The IEnvA system is an industry-leading and comprehensive environmental management system and Emirates has implemented Stage One of its core scope comprising flight operations, corporate activities, as well as an illegal wildlife trade module that …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh AbdulAziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development ADTD, The Department is organizing the third edition of Ajman Philatelic & Numismatic Exhibition  which will run from 6th to 10th September 2023 at Ajman China Mall, Gate H. A large number of dealers, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from GCC and various parts of the world …

SYDNEY: In gearing up for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026, Tourism Malaysia visits the Land Down Under for a roadshow to Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide from 29th August to 3rd September 2023. Headed by Datuk Musa Haji Yusof, Deputy Director General of Tourism Malaysia, the delegation consists of Malaysian travel operators, hoteliers, state tourism bodies, and medical tourism industry players. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAi: Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimizing the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, Spain and France, and will open up to customers in select countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Far East and Australasia in the coming months. …

News Desk ABU DHABI: This Emirati Women’s Day, Etihad Airways shared a heart-warming video to mark the occasion and celebrate the success of almost 700 Emirati women employed by the UAE’s national airline. Emirati Women’s Day is celebrated on the 28 August every year to reinforce the important role Emirati women play in society. In the video, three young Emiratis, …

TOKYO, Japan: Emirates, the largest international airline, will introduce a new complimentary bus service for its Economy Class passengers arriving in Tokyo-Haneda Airport, starting from 1 September. Emirates will be the only air carrier in Japan to offer a complimentary bus service from Haneda Airport to major train stations within Tokyo, guaranteeing seamless and efficient transport solution for the airline’s customers …

Going to the ends of the Earth in a quest for the best entertainment is nothing new for Emirates ice, and this time the award-winning inflight entertainment system will feature a live interview with UAE astronaut Dr Sultan AlNeyadi, chatting about his ‘inflight experience’ in space – as he fearlessly floats 400 kilometres above our planet. Sprinkling some stardust on the ice experience, …