News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas and PURCHASE, New York: American Airlines and Mastercard today announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering more rewarding travel experiences and value through advanced payments technology and services.“American is proud to collaborate with Mastercard to deliver best-in-class travel solutions for our AAdvantage® co-branded credit cardmembers,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. …

News Desk DUBAI: In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710, will complement existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers planning trips to the popular …

News Desk DUBAI: In a significant enhancement to its Irish operations, Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter starting from 26 October 2025. The world’s largest international airline will offer customers more travel choices to Dubai and beyond, as well as increased cargo capacity to/from Dublin. Emirates flight EK165 will depart Dubai at 02:10hrs …

DUBAI: What a “smurftastic” day at Reem Mall. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted yesterday, 17 July 2025, marking the official opening of the first-ever Smurfs live stage show at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi. The event was honoured by the presence of Mr Joren Selleslaghs, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates, who joined …

News Desk DUBAI: If you’re planning a Dubai getaway that’s got a little bit of everything, world-class shopping, unique experiences, amazing eats, and plush places to stay, Al Barsha should be high on your list. Right at its heart is the iconic Mall of the Emirates, a place where you can ski in the desert, shop the world’s top brands, or …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: ‘Emirates First’ was officially opened today at Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), offering a luxurious and unique airport experience for Emirates’ First Class customers and Skywards Platinum members. The check-in area has been meticulously upgraded with an opulent and refined private seating area, offering an exclusive check in process. As the world’s largest operator of international …

Web Desk DUBAI: Arabian Center, Dubai’s favorite community mall, is gearing up for an unforgettable Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), promising an exciting array of attractions and rewards for its visitors. The mall will proudly launch “Forest Adventures,” an immersive, eco-themed activation, for the upcoming DSS, joining its ongoing “Shop, Win & Drive” campaign offering shoppers great chances to win Nissan …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has welcomed the inaugural flight from Addis Ababa, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most awarded carrier. The arrival marks the launch of a strategic new route that enhances connectivity between the UAE and Africa’s fast-growing capital cities. The flight, which arrived in the early hours of July 16, was greeted …

Exclusive perks and world-class infrastructure keep travellers cool in the city built for the season KARACHI: As summer temperatures rise, Emirates invites travellers to reimagine their plans with Dubai – a city purpose-built for comfort, discovery, and world-class experiences all year round. With exclusive benefits for Emirates passengers and seamless connections through the airline’s extensive global network, Dubai is not …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways today launched the Etihad for Business corporate portal, bringing the airline’s comprehensive business travel programme fully online. Companies can now access their complete corporate travel management suite through a single digital platform. The portal enables businesses to manage their travel programmes with enhanced tools, track performance data in real-time, and handle benefit redemptions with …