News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free (DDF), the world’s largest single airport retailer, delivered another standout performance for the month of July, posting sales of AED638.8 million (US$175 million) for the month and year-to-date sales of AED4.734 billion (US$1.30 billion), which is 5.86% up on the same period last year. This monthly milestone surpasses the previous July record of AED602.8 …

News Desk KARACHI: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has recently released its list of Lost & Found statistics from summer 2024 – 2025, covering items which passengers left behind and were successfully retrieved. The list is a true depiction of exactly how unique and diverse ride-hailing can be. In Pakistan, the most commonly left behind …

News Desk ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, unveils a global standard airport in Wollo Kombolcha, north-central part of Ethiopia. The newly enhanced airport facility which includes Passenger Terminal building, VIP Terminal, and Support facility buildings received a grand inauguration in the presence of H.E Arega Kebede, President of the Amhara Regional State, higher government …

Biz Today International KARACHI: RT Royale, the newest jewel in Karachi’s event landscape, officially opens its doors, redefining elegance and setting a new standard for luxury venues. Strategically located in the heart of Clifton, adjacent to Bilawal House, RT Royale offers a breathtakingly curated space for weddings, corporate galas, anniversaries, and elite celebrations. Designed to deliver unforgettable moments, RT Royale …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the Karachi Marriott Hotel and the All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA), proudly hosted the Mango Festival 2025 at the elegantly renovated Grand Ballroom of the Karachi Marriott Hotel. This landmark event served as both a celebration of Pakistan’s globally acclaimed mangoes and the grand unveiling of the hotel’s state-of-the-art …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways continues to reinforce its position as a leader in global aviation, expanding strategic partnerships that connect world-class airlines to Abu Dhabi and broaden travel opportunities for millions of visitors. With over 40 codeshare partners in its network, Etihad connects travellers to more than 100 destinations across its own network and over 300 destinations through …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint collaborations on programmes designed to meet the travel needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across global markets. The signing ceremony was attended by Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management; Matthew Jones, VP-USA, Emirates; …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, successfully executed an innovative financing transaction for an Airbus A350 aircraft. Marking a strategic milestone in the diversification of its funding portfolio, the national flag carrier completed the financing in Swiss francs (CHF) through an Islamic finance structure. The finance lease structured through an Ijarah …

DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering has broken ground on a new AED 160 million (USD 44 million) laundry facility at Dubai Investment Park, marking a major expansion of its laundry services arm, Linencraft. The move comes in response to soaring demand across the UAE’s hospitality, aviation, and healthcare sectors. Scaling for impact: 50% capacity growth, 400 new jobs: The new site will increase Linencraft’s …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Azul Brazilian Airlines have launched a frequent flyer partnership agreement. The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the Azul Fidelidade programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier. Etihad Guest members can redeem their miles on flights, worldwide …