Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau  at the Emirates Group Headquarters in Dubai. The agreement reaffirms the airline’s commitment to Sri Lanka and outlines mutually beneficial initiatives that will help revive the country’s trade and tourism industry.  The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial West Asia & …

Inspired by North-Indian and Mughlai flavours, The Yellow Chilli by Sanjeev Kapoor is hosting a Punjabi Food Festival until the 31st of March, 2022. For foodies looking to feast on traditional north-Indian flavours, the restaurant will be serving up a limited-time Punjabi food festival menu. The festival’s menu features a selection of signature Punjabi dishes. From refreshing mocktails and delicious …

Tourism Malaysia is taking travel trade partners and media on a tour of Langkawi on its familiarisation trip to promote Malaysia as a safe holiday destination in anticipation to welcome more international travellers once the border is fully reopened. A total of 7 travel agents and 3 media, including content creators, were brought from the Singapore market aboard Malaysia Airlines …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has honoured members of the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme – including healthcare professionals, scientists, industry experts, academics, business leaders and government officials – who have spearheaded successful bids to bring global business events to Dubai. Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and a division of …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service to AlUla on 02 March, becoming the first national carrier of the UAE to operate flights from Dubai. Yesterday’s inaugural flight arrived at AlUla International Airport (ULH) and was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the start of a twice-weekly service. On board the inaugural flight was a senior delegation …

Pakistani Film star Mahira Khan and Ahad Raza Mir visited Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, as Ambassador of Pakistan Pavilion. We are proud and blessed people in the world, that we have such a beautiful country, where we have blessed all those opportunities which rarely have other countries, Mahira Khan and Ahad Raza Mir expressing while media talk at …

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is set to return from Wednesday 9th March, uniting the global maritime and leisure industry and underlining the importance of sustainability with a range of interactive features and 34 exciting launches throughout the five-day show. Running from 9th–13th March at its new Dubai Harbour home, the 28th edition of the nautical showcase is the MENA …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The musical show ‘A Passage to Bollywood’ opened on Wednesday evening at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Earth Stage in the Sustainability District, in front of an ecstatic audience, who were captivated by the songs and exuberant dance numbers. This theatrical extravaganza from has toured the world for the last seven years to rave reviews, and will be …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the commercial airline industry showing strong improvement in several areas compared to both 2020 and to the five years 2017-2021. Highlights include: ·         Reductions in the total number of accidents, the all-accident rate and fatalities. ·         IATA members and airlines on the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registry (which includes …

A Pakistani national was announced as the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire at the draw held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Talha Hussain Akhtar Hussain, a 29 year old Pakistani national based in Sohar, Oman became the latest US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 383 with ticket number 0801, …