News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has committed to purchasing carbon offsets, to completely neutralise the CO2 emissions of its flagship “Greenliner” 787-10 aircraft for a full year of operations in 2021. The initiative is the start of the airline’s journey to reduce CO2 emissions to 50 percent of 2019 levels by 2035, and …

Emirates is getting into the festive spirit. Every year the airline ends the year with extra trimmings for the holiday season and this year is no different. Travellers can look forward to special touches both on board and on the ground from today until 31 December to make travels extra sweet as they reunite with family and friends. Customers can kick off …

Pakistan’s leading Islamic banking network, Faysal Bank Limited, together with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), announced four lucky draw winners for the third ballot of the “Welcome Home – Roshan Digital Account” campaign, during a ceremony held at Faysal House, Karachi. Awarding the winners with economy class PIA return tickets to Pakistan from their country of residence, the balloting ceremony was …

Emirates is expecting more than 200,000 passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport during the Christmas holiday period as UAE residents and citizens head home or abroad, according to the airline’s latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline will be on Friday 11 December, although high passenger traffic is expected to start today, and will run …

Plan early and enjoy a stress-free festive holiday break with Emirates. The airline is offering UAE travellers a chance to travel to popular destinations including London, Vienna and Cape Town. Take advantage and fly back home to visit family and friends, or discover a new city as the world opens up again. The offer is valid for tickets purchased today …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel. Emirates is scheduled to receive two more A380 aircraft later this month, one of which will feature …

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia continues to record negative growth for the national tourism performance overall, due to the spread of the pandemic which has impacted the tourism sector globally. In terms of tourist arrivals to the country, Malaysia welcomed 4,299,419 tourists from January until September 2020. In comparison, Malaysia welcomed over 20.1 million tourist arrivals for the same period last year, showing a …

News Desk HYDERABAD: New ventures and infrastructure are ready to be a part of a booming city Hyderabad. Hero Group a well known name across Pakistan has initiated the development work of the first ever Five-Star hotel in Hyderabad. This Five-Star Hotel will feature 165 rooms and suites, a variety of fine-dining multi-cuisine restaurants, a spa and fitness center, activity …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai has emerged as a leading example of a city that is getting tourism back on track following its successful and gradual reopening of its borders and economy, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Trust in Tourism 4.0: How Dubai Adapted to Welcome You …

Emirates is making winter getaways to Dubai even more attractive with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels. The skyscraper hotel features award-winning dining options, its own shopping galleria and a world-renowned spa; and is conveniently located near attractions like the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Opera. Travellers will …