By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has further solidified its commitment to supporting arts and culture in Australia by extending its 21-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until 2025. A cornerstone of its ongoing support to music and arts around the world, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is the airline’s longest-running non-sports partnership. Emirates’ support of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, is preparing for its busiest summer to date; with more than 4.5 million passengers expected to travel between 01 June and 30 September 2023 across its growing network. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “as we prepare for another record-breaking summer, we would like to commend the efforts of all the stakeholders who …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates recommends passengers take time to plan their travel journey this June and July, as departure numbers peak significantly just before Eid al Adha on 24 June, and again on the 1 July as many families set off on summer holidays. With more than 80,000 passengers expected to depart Dubai on busy days – Emirates advises passengers …

SalamAir, Oman’s value-for-money airline, has announced a firm commitment to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft from Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company. A letter of intent was signed at the Paris Air Show on the 19th of June 2023 and the first delivery is expected to be in October 2023.  The introduction of three new Airbus A330neo wide-body aircraft will bring significant …

News Desk DUBAI: CEBO MANAGEMENT COMPANY, led by the renowned chef Samia Lari, took part in the 15th International Exhibition and Conference 2023, an event well-regarded for being a meeting place for food industry professionals, enthusiasts, and consumers alike. The event highlighted the importance of the culinary industry in the Asia-Pacific region, which has a rich, diverse culinary heritage. The …

I am a Certified Chef, Kanwal Mehmood from Baking Department at Skills Valley Institute of Hospitality. I started my career as a culinary chef in 2015 , My first platform was Chef Zakir Institute . Since than I have been baking amazing dishes for my valuable customers as per Quality standards , my major clients were Cafe , Canteens and …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Lisbon on Sunday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the Portuguese capital. The inaugural flight, EY63, was celebrated at Abu Dhabi Airport before take-off with His Excellency Fernando d’Orey de Brito e Cunha Figueirinhas, Ambassador of the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: As a means to support local businesses and uplift creative makers, The Crafter’s Guild and Firefly hosted the Indie Summer Pop Up at Beach Luxury Hotel, 18th June on Sunday. The event was well attended and created buzz for local brands stepping into the market to celebrate their hobbies and best work. The platform also …

Pine Labs’ Qwikcilver, a leading provider of end-to-end gift card and stored value solutions, has partnered with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates to enable seamless issuance of refund and compensation vouchers through Qwikcilver’s Asset Manager solution. This solution has been integrated with Etihad Airways’ online and offline systems, allowing for efficient, automated, and instant issuance …

A retreat from the heat and busyness of the city awaits in the oasis of AlUla this summer with the ancient desert offering untold stories for visitors. A hidden gem that promises relaxation, wellness and adventure experiences among the epic landscapes, AlUla is just a short flight away but offers tranquility that feels a million miles away. Located in north-western …