The Dubai Duty Free Foundation has renewed its partnership with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), for another 3 years with the signing of a new  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership, which began in 2017, will see Dubai Duty Free Foundation continue to support the efforts of Dubai Cares, a UAE-based global philanthropic …

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development concluded the “Ajman Reading and Fun Festival” at City Centre Ajman and Festival Land Ajman which aimed to encourage reading and raise awareness of its importance and positive impact on individuals and the society as whole. The festival targeted children, students, and their families through presenting academic and cultural books, in addition to many …

BERLIN: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia through its agency Tourism Malaysia is participating once again in the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, Internationale Tourismus-Borse (ITB) Berlin, taking place today until Thursday, 9 March 2023. The three-day event is held at Berlin ExpoCentre City with the participation of 125 countries from around the world. This year marks the …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group, always at the forefront of innovation in aviation, is hosting the first edition of ForsaTEK*, an annual event and a platform to create new opportunities, bring together two start-up programmes – Intelak and Aviation X Lab – plus collaborate with high-profile tech and industry partners, start-ups and key players in the ecosystem. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed …

By Rafiq Vayani ADDIS ABABA/KARACHI: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004. The upcoming flight will be operated four times a week per …

The Emirates Group and Dubai Future Foundation have today signed a significant partnership to launch the Emirates Centre of Excellence for Aviation Robotics (ECEAR). The agreement was signed at ForsaTEK, the Group’s innovation forum. Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer said: “This is a key milestone in the Emirates Group’s innovation journey and a remarkable step for the aviation industry. Our …

The number of travellers visiting Germany from the GCC recorded more than double in 2022, resulting in double the room nights as compared to 2021, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board (GNTB). Germany recorded approximately 1.12 million room nights in 2022, more than double the 2021 figure of 500,000. GCC travellers were responsible for more than …

Dubai Tourism has honoured Dr. Jamal Jomah, founder and leader of Med Art Clinics and the president of Arab Association for Surgical and Aesthetics Medicine in Dubai as one of its Al Safeer Congress Ambassadors. The Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme members have been leading the way in bidding for and winning significant international conferences and congresses for Dubai and …

On the occasion of International Women’s Day,Careem announces plans to launch a new women-driven motorbike service, catering exclusively to its female customers. The service will commence in Karachi and make its way to other cities in Pakistan. Careem welcomes registrations from women who are interested in working as a female Captain to access flexible income opportunities. The service includes two …

Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations, and announced flight resumptions and frequency increases during a press conference held on the first day of the exhibition. Highlighting the …