By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/JEDDAH: A new premium tea and coffee destination is set to enhance the hospitality landscape of Makkah as Karak Express announces its upcoming opening at Makkah Tower, with additional availability at Al Safwa Tower near Haram. The expansion reflects the brand’s commitment to serving visitors and residents across multiple prime locations, including the Jabal Noor and Haram …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/DUBAI: The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, located in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, is marking Saudi Founding Day and the holy month of Ramadan with a new public program, “Memory of the Home,” running from 19 February to 6 March 2026, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Blending heritage with direct engagement, the program features displays …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata has appointed Marwan Essa as Managing Director of its operations in Zanzibar, strengthening leadership in one of East Africa’s growing tourism and aviation gateways. In his new role, Marwan will have full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations while driving service excellence for airline customers and airport partners. …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first new aircraft of 2026 – an Airbus A320neo – boosting the carrier’s fleet to 45 all-narrowbody passenger jets. Arriving in Jeddah direct from Airbus’ assembly plant in Toulouse, the aircraft becomes the airline’s 34th A320neo, adding to the 11 A320neo variant that make up …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, served as the Official Airline Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E as the electric racing series returned to Jeddah at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for a weekend of high-energy racing and immersive fan experiences. The partnership underscores Saudia’s continued role in supporting major global sporting events hosted …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a twice weekly service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 03 September 2026, marking the first-ever non-stop link between the Sultanate of Oman and the Somali capital. The new route expands SalamAir’s growing African network and strengthens its strategic focus of developing new markets using affordable and reliable air travel. One of East Africa’s oldest and most culturally significant coastal capitals, Mogadishu …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at …

News Desk SIDNEY: Emirates has renewed its long-standing 23-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to connecting people through world-class music, culture, and travel experiences. As Emirates’ longest-running non-sports sponsorship globally, the renewed partnership with Sydney Symphony Orchestra builds on more than two decades of collaboration and will continue to bring extraordinary musical performances …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Ajman Properties Corporation “Aqaar” has concluded a strategic brand agreement with “Dusit International”, one of Thailand’s leading integrated hospitality companies, to develop the “Dusit Thani Residences Ajman” project under the luxury “Dusit Thani” brand umbrella. As the first residential project in Ajman bearing an international brand and managed by a global hospitality company, this project represents …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, operating one of Europe’s youngest fleets, has reached another significant milestone in its journey that began in 1933 with a modest fleet of five aircraft. Joining the fleet at the end of 2025, the 500th aircraft named ‘TK Family’ was unveiled during a special launch event today by the Turkish flag carrier. The unveiling …