News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced it has committed US$ 200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. This is the biggest single commitment by any airline on sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over 3 years. Emirates will identify partnerships with leading …

News Desk DUBAI: As rugby fans count down to Rugby World Cup France 2023, Emirates has taken to the skies with its passion for the game emblazoned on one of its flagship A380 aircraft, A6-EOE.  The freshly painted aircraft departed Dubai for Istanbul as EK123 at 10.45am local time today. Over the years Emirates has rolled out a series of …

MANAMA: Tourism Malaysia is spearheading a tourism sales mission to Bahrain and Kuwait to capitalize on the continuing growth of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outbound sector from 7th to 9th May 2023. The delegation led by Mr Manoharan Periasamy, Senior Director of International Promotion Division (Asia/Africa), Tourism Malaysia, will visit Manama and Kuwait City to promote Malaysia as …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The 28th Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup took place at the Montgomerie Golf Club on Saturday, 6th May and saw a total of 42 Emirati national golfers compete for the coveted trophy. The championship course was presented in great condition for the round, with the smooth and quick greens allowing for some fantastic golf on …

Visit Barbados, the official tourism authority of the Caribbean island country, is partnering with Dubai-based dnata Representation Services to launch a campaign to attract GCC travellers. Renowned for its 80-plus beaches, recognised as some of the world’s most beautiful, its capital Bridgetown – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more, the highlights of the island are set to be on display at …

Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility. The cargo division of Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and its freighter conversion program, plus a boost in belly-hold capacity from …

Sharjah Airport Authority is set to participate in the Air Cargo Europe 2023, the leading exhibition for global air cargo industry being held from May 9 to May 12, 2023, in Munich, Germany, to promote Sharjah Airport as one of the major hubs for air freight both regionally and globally. H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority headed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has announced a 2023 collaboration with iconic beauty brand Dior and sustainable haircare brand Davines, inaugurating a bespoke beauty hub for cabin crew in Emirates Headquarters Dubai. It is designed to offer a one-of-a-kind and immersive beauty experience exclusive to Emirates Cabin Crew. As part of continued investment into the world-class Emirates Cabin Crew experience, ‘The …

Emirates has today announced the return of its popular My Emirates Pass. Starting from 01 May 2023 to 30 September 2023, My Emirates Summer Pass enables customers to get even more from their trip with five months of exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE. Emirates customers flying to or through Dubai can simply show their boarding pass …

AJMAN: His Highness Sheikh AbdulAziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), visited the Ajman Tourism platform at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on May 2, 2023. During the visit, His Highness was welcomed by His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of ADTD, and senior management representatives. Sheikh AbdulAziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi was shown …