flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the launch of additional routes bringing its network to more than 80 destinations. The carrier will grow its network in Russia to 11 points with of the introduction of new services to Moscow Zhukovski International Airport (ZIA) from 12 May, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo International Airport (OVB) from 28 May and Perm International Airport (PEE) …

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 has reconfirmed that Dubai will host the largest in-person travel & tourism event in the world, since the onset of the pandemic last year. Now in its 28th year, ATM 2021 will go-ahead at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May, as final preparations are being put in place. …

DUBAI: Joe’s Backyard, the neighborhood barbecue restaurant at Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City, is all set to celebrate Eid al Fitr with an amazing Buy One Get One offer on its dining packages from May 13 to 15. Treat your family and close friends to a variety of irresistibly delicious flame-grilled flavors and the most refreshing drinks and cocktails at Joe’s with dining packages …

News Desk SINGAPORE: dnata, a leading global air services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Aqua Food Tech (Blue Aqua) to boost food security in Singapore. The partnership will see Blue Aqua upcycle organic waste from dnata’s catering and ground handling operations into alternative insect protein for aquafeeds. Blue Aqua’s innovative bioconversion solution processes underutilized nutrients from …

On May 2, 2021 Latvian airline airBaltic welcomed its 26th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-AAZ, in Riga. This is the first out of seven planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for airBaltic in 2021. This aircraft is a part of the 50 Airbus A220-300 which airBaltic has ordered. In addition, airBaltic holds 30 options for the same aircraft type. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “This year airBaltic offers 96 routes from the Baltics thus strengthening our positions as …

News Desk DUBAI: Trying to figure out where to go with the family or loved one on a much-deserved Eid break? Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, the vibrant hotel that connects historic and modern Dubai, is all set to welcome residents and guests looking for a relaxing destination to celebrate the end of Ramadan.  Just 10 minutes away from the city’s …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has operated two cargo-only flights, delivering 300,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine from the People’s Republic of China and 100,000 doses of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine from the Russian Federation. Gulf Air continues to support vaccine shipments to Bahrain, alongside supporting wider viral mitigation efforts, and delivering vital food …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, rewarded a total of 56 employees from different divisions and departments of the airline in celebration of Labour Day. A ceremonial event, that obeyed the social distancing rules amidst the current situation, was headed by Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi and included members of the …

Accor announces the appointment of Ammar Hilal as Managing Director of Raffles Dubai & Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Joining from Fairmont Dubai, within the Accor portfolio, Ammar will oversee the daily operations of the new flagship property as well as lead the strategic direction of the iconic Raffles Dubai, pioneering the luxury hospitality scene in the city. Born and raised …

News Desk DUBAI: Six lucky individuals have been added to the long list of dollar millionaire and luxury vehicle winners as Dubai Duty Free conducted the latest draw for Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion today, 28th April in Concourse B at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Abdulhakim Alshafei, a 64-year-old Bahraini national based in …