Yango Group’s AI Assistant Yasmina will help lead the warm-up and accompany runners throughout the race, while an autonomous delivery robot supports participants on race day By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, will bring its AI and autonomous technologies into one of Dubai’s major community initiatives at Dubai Festival City Mall on 22 August. Yango Yasmina …

From striking architecture and luxury retail to family entertainment and diverse dining experiences, Doha’s malls have evolved into destinations in their own right. This August, visitors from across the GCC can discover another side of the city through a month-long celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment. Adding even more to the experience, Hala Summer brings a season of offers, activities …

Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier began its daily non-stop flights between Riyadh and Islamabad starting August 14 – coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day – with Lahore services following on August 18 By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new full-service national carrier, has expanded its international footprint into South Asia with the landing of its inaugural flight to Islamabad …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: After the successful commencement of passenger train operations between Abu Dhabi & Fujairah, Etihad Rail is celebrating the passenger journeys through a specially curated onboard culinary experience designed by Capital Catering, the food and beverage arm of ADNEC Group, a Modon company, bringing the flavours, traditions and hospitality of the UAE into the passenger journey. …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, announces a frequent flyer partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme. The partnership marks the next stage in the airlines’ strategic relationship, building on the codeshare agreement signed in June 2025 and the launch of Etihad’s direct services to Taipei …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peace of mind, from booking to the moment they arrive at their destination. Here are the latest measures at a glance: 1. Unlimited free date …

Taking place from 8-10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight Riyadh will connect the world to Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia to the world RIYADH: WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced two major strategic partnerships ahead of its inaugural edition. Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh have been appointed as the event’s Official Hotel Partners, while …

Airline announces full restoration of commercial operations and invites passengers and business partners to reconnect BAGHDAD, Iraq–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire): Fly Baghdad has announced that it has been removed from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (the “SDN List”), marking the successful conclusion of a comprehensive two-year compliance …

News Desk DUBAI: Asenal Football Club and Emirates have today announced a long-term renewal of one of the longest-running and most recognisable partnerships in world sport. The agreement will see Emirates continue as the Champion’s front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033, extending what is already the Premier League’s longest-running front-of-shirt partnership and marking the beginning …

News Desk KARACHI: The Consul for Information and Socio Cultural Affairs, Mrs Dian Ratri Astuti, representing the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi was honored to participate as one of the Guests of Honor at the opening of the 17th Consumers Food Safety and Quality Conference, organized by the CAP on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 in Pearl …