DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has been awarded global “rising star” free zone for 2025 by fDi Intelligence, a leading Financial Times publication, cementing the citys position as a thriving business hub and reflecting its world-class connectivity, innovation-driven ecosystem and commitment to sustainability. The accolade, part of the fDis 2025 Global Free Zones of the Year Awards, highlights Expo City Dubai …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has been awarded the prestigious Gold Tier recognition in New York JFK Airport’s 2024 Fly Quiet Programme, the only airline to achieve this distinction. Emirates’ score of 92.9[1] significantly outpaced other carriers flying into the airport and taking part in the programme. The Fly Quiet Programme, developed by the Port Authority of New York and New …

News Desk DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, is further strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates with the introduction of two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Starting 26 October 2025, the airline will increase its frequency from ten to fourteen weekly flights, offering its guests greater …

News Desk MUSCAT: In a significant step toward strengthening Oman’s aviation maintenance capabilities and enhancing In-Country Value (ICV), SalamAir has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to provide aircraft wheels and  brakes maintenance services in the Sultanate of Oman. Under the terms of the agreement, SalamAir will provide MAI with a complete set of …

Web Desk KARACHI: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has introduced an all new option for its partner drivers called Flex. The Flex option is designed specially for individuals that want to work part-time on the Yango Pro app, allowing them to choose their trips, view fares and destinations before accepting a ride, and earn an …

THE RED SEA, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways today marks the launch of three weekly non-stop flights to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Hamad International Airport (DOH), the Best Airport in the Middle East as voted by Skytrax in 2025. The Red Sea is the 12th destination in Saudi Arabia to be serviced by Qatar Airways, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/NAIROBI: Kenya Airways has operated its first intra-African flight using 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) attributes under a mass balance system, in line with international standards by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This milestone marks a step in reducing the carbon footprint of air travel …

News Desk DUBAI: Space will be in the spotlight at Dubai Airshow 2025 (DAS25) with its largest-ever Space Pavilion, organised in partnership with the UAE Space Agency, one of the Airshow’s strategic partners. The five-day space programme at the Airshow will unite international space agencies, pioneering space-tech companies, startups, investors and academia to address challenges, foster collaboration and advance the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40. These strategic agreements give flydubai customers access to more than 30 destinations in Europe through Greece’s flagship carrier, Aegean Airlines, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways. In addition, flydubai passengers travelling to the Far …

Luxury suites, 24-hour butler service, and curated 7-night Gulf itineraries redefine cruising in the region DUBAI: MSC Cruises is shining a spotlight on its award-winning MSC Yacht Club as it returns to the Gulf for the 2025/26 season. Known as the ‘ship within a ship,’ MSC Yacht Club offers a private sanctuary of luxury and personalised service, setting it apart …