LONDON: British Airways has announced it is moving to a new location in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy airport.  The airline is investing in a new, improved terminal alongside American Airlines as part of a significant reinvestment by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Over the next four years, more than £250 million ($344m) will be …

DUBAI: Throughout their hugely successful career, the Gipsy Kings introduced millions of listeners to a unique, irresistible blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms through globally-popular singles such as Bamboléo and Volare. Led by André Reyes, founder of the group, the Gipsy Kings continue to thrill the public with their great show ‘Tour Gipsy Unidos’ featuring distinguished guests Mario Reyes …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain revealed its first new destination for 2019 being Malaga – Costa del Sol in Spain. Commencing 14 June and operating until 15 September 2019, Malaga will be added as a seasonal summer destination as the airline continues revealing throughout the year its further network expansion plans for 2019. “In …

DUBAI: Leva Hotels, announces the launch of their much-awaited 4-star Hotel property on Sheikh Zayed road, Dubai. The new hotel consists of 178 thoughtfully designed rooms with chic interiors, custom designs and fittings, luxurious bedding and fine furnishing that have been carefully selected to simplify and enhance one’s stay. Tucked between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel …

DUBAI: The total number of operational restaurants and cafes in the emirate of Dubai reached 11,813 at the end of 2018, according to a report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai. This increase was driven by Dubai’s sophisticated infrastructure and its conducive environment for doing business. The report showed …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded gold prize as the top performing cargo transportation airline at the Customers Annual Meeting organized by Guangzhou Bayiun International Airport on 30th January 2019. The award was handed to Ethiopian for being the first …

ABU DHABI: The opportunities for growth in the international space economy will form a key focus area for the second Global Space Congress, which will be hosted by the UAE Space Agency in Abu Dhabi. The Congress, taking place at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort between 19 – 21 March 2019, is a significant global platform for emerging space entities …

DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating the season of love with its customers on board and in its lounges this Valentine’s Day. As part of its commitment to create seasonal menus and unique experiences for celebrations worldwide, Emirates has refreshed its Valentine’s Day offering to create a memorable travel experience for its customers. The celebrations kicks off in Emirates’ network of lounges. In the Emirates …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, strengthens its position in the UAE and international freight forwarding industry by increasing its ownership in two of its Dubai-based joint venture companies. dnata has purchased a 50% stake in Dubai Express, Freightworks LLC and a 25.5% stake in Bolloré Logistics LLC, UAE from Kanoo Group LLC. As a result …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi in collaboration with Pearl Continental Hotel is organizing Sri Lankan Food and Cultural Festival to held from Friday, 8 till Sunday, 10th February, 2019 at beautiful Marquee of Pearl Continental. This festival will give its dinners a bountiful feast of authentic Sri Lankan cuisines courtesy of guest R.A …