His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched the enhanced new generation of traditional wooden Abras replicating the same design of the existing Abras while conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards. During a trial tour on the Dubai Creek, Al Tayer listened …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) is organising two fireworks display at midnight on December 31 to welcome New Year 2021. The displays, which will coincide with the UAE’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, are part of ATDD’s efforts to enhance Ajman’s position locally and regionally. The spectacular fireworks will be launched from two locations, one at Ajman Corniche which is opposite …

Lufthansa and the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) have agreed on pilots’ contributions to help manage the crisis. The agreement runs until March 31 2022. Current cost-saving measures will not only be continued in the coming year but also supplemented by additional measures. In particular, the agreement includes the basis for an extension of short-time work for pilots in 2021, …

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued new preventative measures to curb the latest spread of COVID-19 by asking both public and private sectors to refrain from organising events with large gatherings. As a result, it is compulsory for Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to cancel the ‘TG Winter Fest’ planned on 23-26 December 2020 at THAI Headquarter on Vibhavadi-Rangsit …

Mövenpick Hotels Karachi celebrated the merry occasion of Christmas with joy and warmth like every year. The 5-star hotel has put together a beautiful Christmas décor in its lobby. Gingerbread house, Christmas Trees, Jingle Bells, Santa Sleigh reflected the season of Holidays have just started. With a white Christmas theme, Mövenpick Hotel Karachi offered delicious festive treats and goodies to …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Following an announcement bythe Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, effective 24 December 2020, entry restrictions into Abu Dhabiwill be relaxed.International tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad Airways,will be allowed to enterthe emirate without the need to self-isolate for 14 days. The list of countries eligible for entry without quarantine, referred …

News Desk TORONTO: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded GTA dnata the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). “We are proud to be awarded IATA’s prestigious ISAGO Registration for our Toronto operations,” said Antonio Alvarez, Chief Executive …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: A fresh new Turkish-Middle Eastern contemporary restaurant, CznBurak will open its doors on December 25 at the picturesque Boulevard Point in Downtown Dubai in December. Dives Holding, the owners of the CZNBurak brand, as well as stylish fastfood concept CZNBurger, chose Dubai as the first destination to launch the brand outside of Turkey, as part of their long-term global …

RIYADH: In line with its rigorous expansion strategy, Dur Hospitality has inaugurated the 4-star Holiday Inn & Suites in Al Jubail Industrial area, adding a new and noteworthy property to its rich lineup of hotels and accommodation offerings spread all around the Kingdom. The new hotel will be operated through a franchise agreement with the globally-acclaimed Intercontinental Hotel Group, and …

MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – and EGYPTAIR – the national airline of Egypt – are delighted to announce the expansion of their codeshare partnership, bringing more travel opportunities for their customers. Building upon the success of their existing codeshare relationship, Gulf Air expands by adding its ‘GF’ code on EGYPTAIR’s (5) five …