By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin was named as one of the 100 Images RetailME Icons of Retail at an exclusive celebration and awards gala held on 14th June at the Address Dubai Marina. Organised by Images RetailME, a retail intelligence media brand in the Middle East, the Icons of Retail Awards …

DUBAI: Emirates has announced commercial management rotations across its outstations in West Asia, Central Asia, Indian Ocean, and East Asia. The organisational moves are aligned with the airline’s strategy to place UAE talent in commercial roles and strengthen the airline’s presence in key markets across its network. Emirates’ commercial team members assuming new roles, effective from 1 August, include: Chandana …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is increasing its flight frequency between Abu Dhabi and Rome from seven to 11 times per week. The four extra services will commence on 4 November 2023, providing business and leisure travellers with better access and convenience through double-daily connections between the Italian and UAE capitals on Mondays, …

FORT WORTH, Texas: Travelers looking to escape the cold this winter will have more choices as American Airlines announces its winter 2023 schedule for the Caribbean and Latin America. With two new routes and expanded frequencies on 21 routes, American will solidify its position as the leading carrier flying nonstop between the United States and Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the theatrical release of the highly anticipated feature film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The next installment of the epic action franchise, written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, will be released globally beginning 12 July. Among other locations, the movie was also shot in …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi announces new instant e-visa options that from today, will facilitate UK, US, and Schengen visas holders, as well as permanent residents of UK, US, and any EU country to obtain tourist e-visas to Saudi through www.mofa.gov.sa. Saudi has previously extended regulation to provide visas on arrival to the six categories, this is just the latest step as Saudi …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates announced today that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October. Emirates will operate its newly retrofitted flagship A380 aircraft to these two popular Indian points, featuring the new Premium Economy seats, as well as refreshed interiors that provide an elevated experience in …

News Desk RIYADH: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a three-year official partnership agreement with the leading football champion, Al Hilal Saudi Club. Starting from the 2023/2024 season, the partnership includes mutual commercial and marketing rights between the two entities that will support both SEVEN’s future guests and Al Hilal …

My name is Chef Maha Waseem, a happily married woman with two energetic and fabulous kids. Recently, I embarked on a fulfilling journey by turning my passion for baking into a profession. This newfound path has brought immense joy to my life. Before marriage, my culinary skills were limited, and cooking wasn’t a significant part of my life. However, after …

By Chef Razia The Mango Festival, a vibrant celebration of the king of fruits, brings together mango enthusiasts from far and wide. This annual event showcases the diversity and creativity of mango-based cuisine, offering a delightful array of new and unique dishes that leave taste buds tingling with excitement. The Festival, that was celebrated yesterday held at Dolmen Mall Karachi, …