News Desk DUBAI/MUSCAT: Emirates’ highly anticipated Airbus A350 is now a regular sight at Muscat International Airport, with the start of regular daily services between Dubai and Muscat. The deployment of the next-generation aircraft, originally slated for 1 July, was brought forward by a week. The aircraft operates flight EK 866, which departs Dubai at 2:15 am and arrives in …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to operational reliability and transparency. OTP is a measure of how often an airline is on time and is an indicator of the airline’s ability to meet its commitment to punctuality for its customers. Between April …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and World Rugby have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off on 22 August in England. Emirates will continue its support of match officiating with the sponsorship of  World Rugby Match Officials during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, helping foster the growth and development …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free today announced record half-year sales performance posting a 5.34% year-on-year increase with turnover reaching Dhs4.118 billion (US$1.128 billion) for the first six months of 2025. This exceeded last year’s previous record turnover for the first half of the year by Dhs208.95 million (US$ 57.24 million). The airport retailer recorded robust growth in April, May …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Airports organized a guided travel simulation experience at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for a group of children with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in the Ta’alouf Programme. The programme is run by Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. The experience aimed to boost the children’s self-confidence and prepare them and their families to travel …

News Desk DUBAI: FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the Dubai-based artisanal brand behind the iconic chocolate sensation, has teamed up with JOALI Maldives – the Indian Ocean’s first art-immersive luxury island resort. From 2nd July 2025, travellers to JOALI Maldives will be able to savour FIX, The Original Dubai Chocolate, a cult dessert experience that has captivated the world. Known for its bold creativity, rich layers, and unforgettable textures …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated its 35th graduation ceremony by honouring 154 bright, savvy and accomplished scholars who are poised to shape the future of global aviation. Since 1991, EAU has graduated over 26,000 students, the size of a small city or large town, shaping the workforce and the future of not just Emirates, but also the …

News Desk DUBAI: MMGY Global, the world’s leading integrated marketing and communications firm specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality, announced today the acquisition of Think Strawberries (TS), a premier travel representation and marketing brand. Headquartered in India with a robust presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, TS will now operate as MMGY Think Strawberries, marking MMGY Global’s official entry into …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: In a vibrant celebration of culinary excellence and industry solidarity, Real ChampionsPK, led by the dynamic Chef Hamza Abid Rafique, hosted the “Gathering of Real ChampionsPK” on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Floresta Restaurant, Clifton, Karachi. The event, powered by Andaaz Foods, brought together a who’s who of Pakistan’s top chefs and hospitality professionals. Esteemed chefs in attendance included Chef Irfan Wasti, …