As part of its celebration of World Environment Day, Dubai Duty Free launched a significant environmental initiative; the Dubai Duty Free Ecosystem Restoration Journey – “Plant a Tree, Plant a Legacy”.  With a goal of planting 10,000 trees over 10 years through new and existing environmental projects, it is hoped that these projects will inspire, encourage and build a culture …

The United Arab Emirates has been ratified as an Associate Member of the International Ski Federation (FIS) following a vote by member countries at the 52nd International Ski Congress, which was held last week in Switzerland. Attaining the membership is the culmination of a five-year campaign spearheaded by Majid Al Futtaim and Ski Dubai in collaboration with the UAE Winter …

Reimagine virtual & hybrid events – be it out of space, an island getaway or a futuristic cityscape – it’s time to take your attendees on a journey beyond. Presenting 360X, a fully customisable and immersive virtual & hybrid events platform that takes conferences, award shows, concerts, exhibitions, brand launches and more up several notches. Virtual events have been the …

Emirates will resume flights from Dubai to Nice from 2 July and Lyon from 9 July, initially offering 4 flights a week to each city. The move is in line with France easing its entry requirements for visitors, starting tomorrow, 9 June. The lifting of entry restrictions will enable travellers based in the UAE to visit France without the need for …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand up 12%. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons to follow are to April 2019 which followed …

News Desk MONACO: For more than ten years, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has reinvented itself through incredible scenes that accentuate the passage of the seasons in the heart of the hotel. The works of art, which are both sculptures and decorations, are subtly displayed throughout the hotel. From the tables in the Lobby Bar, to the rooms, ­­­­to the staff …

Republic of Ireland has announced the adoption of the EU’s new Digital Covid Certificate. This will enable more seamless travel for tourists and will be extended to vaccinated visitors from outside of the EU, including the GCC countries, and will allow certain travellers to visit the island. Republic of Ireland will begin the scheme on 19 July, meaning that travellers with the approved vaccinations …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has announced an exciting list of new destinations in time for the summer. Amongst the new destinations include the idyllic Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Crete. Flights to Mykonos will start on 07 July, Crete on 09 July and Rhodes on 12 July. The route to Mykonos …

“Adorn yourself to empower her.” Standing for gender equality and diversity, Swissôtel Al Ghurair will be joining hands with online jewelry brand, D’NOUR for an enlightening new initiative to support “Evolvin’ Women”.  D’NOUR, a UAE-based online jewelry brand crafts unique pieces that are all about women, for women and giving back to women. With love, creativity, integrity, passion, perseverance and empowerment being the …

With Spain welcoming fully vaccinated international visitors starting from tomorrow, UAE travellers planning their summer getaways can now choose from over 30 cities in 19 countries across the Emirates network that have opened their doors for tourism and business. From July, Emirates will operate over 280 weekly flights from Dubai to cities in Europe, the US, Middle East, Africa, and …