British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross as part of its BA Better World Community Fund programme, supporting communities across the UK in times of emergency. British Airways’ investment will help the British Red Cross reach people in times of crisis, from local small-scale incidents to national disasters, providing psychological and practical assistance to those affected. The …

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, the global luxury hotel group, is pleased to announce the promotion of its Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing, Ahmed Abdraboh, effective as of October 2022. Ahmed will play a key role in overlooking the sales and marketing of Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont Ajman, and Fairmont Fujairah.  With over 13 years of progressive experience in commercial field, …

On 9 October, Times Square Center partners with Speedy Comics and Pop Con to welcome actress Samantha Alleyne, who is best-known as the first ever female Stormtrooper in the Star Wars movie franchise. Fans are invited to visit Times Square Center to meet Samantha from 3pm to 7pm, who will be signing autographs, posing for photographs, and generally having fun with …

LONDON/ABU DHABI: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Al Mana Fashion Group (Al Mana) opened the first brick-and-mortar NBA Store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the league’s first e-commerce site dedicated to fans in the Middle East launching later this month.  The new brick-and-mortar store, operated by Al Mana and located at Yas Mall on Yas Island in …

As football fans all over the globe prepare to fly to Qatar for the biggest tournament of the year, Etihad Airways released a new comedy film featuring some famous football supporters, and a mystery VIP, on a flight to Doha. Khabib Nurmagomedov, the longest reigning, and undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion before his retirement, is a huge football fan. He and …

DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia is collaborating with Traveloka on a smart partnership campaign to promote the country as the holiday destination of choice. The four-month campaign, which invites individuals to enjoy Malaysia’s multicultural attractions, scenic locations, diverse cuisine and renowned hospitality, will exclusively harness Traveloka’s innovative travel and lifestyle platform, which offers one of the most comprehensive, seamless and personalised …

Truckers UAE, the community builders known for its food truck festivals announced that its bringing back Dubai’s biggest Diwali festival for the third season. The Diwali Dhamaka festival will have a whole line-up of exciting activities and entertainment for the entire family. Over 15,000 UAE residents and tourists are expected to gather at the outdoor event, which will be a …

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with the unveiling of a captivating new resort in the Middle East – Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa. Resting majestically on the unexplored, pristine beaches of Bahrain’s West Coast, the resort delivers a secluded oasis away from the hustle of …

Etihad Airways has picked up top honours at the prestigious 2022 Airline Economics Middle East, Africa & Islamic Aviation 100 Awards yesterday evening. The carrier won the coveted Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year Award, with Chief Financial Officer Adam Boukadida receiving the Middle East & Africa CFO of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Now …

Emirates has once again been recognised for its role in growing Maldives’ tourism industry. The world’s largest international airline has been presented with the ‘President’s Tourism Gold Award’ at an awards gala ceremony held on 3 October to mark National Tourism Day in the idyllic archipelago. As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Ministry of Tourism Maldives, Emirates received …