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 …

A total of 62 countries will be represented on the exhibition floor this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, which takes place in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May. Now in its 28th Year, the region’s largest travel and tourism showcase has attracted key exhibitors from inbound and outbound markets …

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently launched its new slogan ‘A class of our own’ during the 2021 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix which served as a local as well as an international platform to unveil the slogan to the worldwide audience of the Formula 1 season opener. In line with the airline’s …

News Desk DUBAI: Governments and health authorities around the world are ramping up their efforts to protect communities from COVID-19 through large scale vaccine roll-out and it has been estimated that more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines* have been administered globally. One out of every 20 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered around the world has transited through Dubai and has …

dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, has enhanced its global leadership team, announcing key senior management appointments. The new set-up will help the company decisively adapt to changing global trends, drive synergies and efficiencies across its operations, and continue to deliver excellent services and value to customers.  John Bevan has been appointed Divisional Senior Vice President for …