News Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a global technology company, today launched its Transport Service in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Integrated into the Yango Superapp, this free feature delivers public transport routes and schedules, empowering residents and guests to navigate the Emirates efficiently. The service expands Yango’s growing ecosystem in the UAE — including ride-hailing, delivery, and car rental — reinforcing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Returning for its most ambitious edition yet, Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to transform the skies and the sector, with a programme designed to elevate engagement, connection, and innovation. Registration is now officially open for the 19th edition, scheduled for 17-21 November 2025 at Dubai World Central (DWC). Reflecting the UAE’s visionary ambitions and rapidly growing aviation sector, …

Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich; expanding Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires schedules; and upgrading its services to Shanghai and Singapore with A380 deployments. Emirates’ latest schedule, capacity enhancements and newly retrofitted aircraft deployments are in response to increased demand across the airline’s network …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Valor Hospitality Partners, the globally renowned full-service hotel management company, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Al Feroz Group, a premier real estate developer, are pleased to announce the signing of Pullman Karachi Brentwood Tower, Pakistan’s first Pullman-branded hotel, set to open in 2028. This landmark collaboration brings together Valor’s operational excellence, Accor’s global brand leadership, and …

News Desk SHARJAH: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, and H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, graced the 4th Mango Festival held at the Expo Hall in Khorkafan. For the first time, Pakistan participated in the Khorkafan Mango Festival, showcasing the country’s rich and diverse varieties of mangoes. The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah set …

Biz Today International Report KARACHI: ChampionsPK, under the dynamic leadership of Chef Hamza Abid Rafique, is set to host the “Gathering of Real ChampionsPK” — a unique culinary meet-up celebrating excellence and unity in Pakistan’s hospitality industry. Powered by Andaaz Foods, the event will take place on Monday, 30th June 2025, at Floresta Restaurant, Block 4 Clifton, Karachi. Bringing together …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The countdown is on for the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby which will take place at the Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare (Ireland) from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June. This year’s event marks a major milestone—the 160th running of the Irish Derby—and promises a weekend of world-class racing, style, and entertainment. The highlight of …

Sport Desk DUBAI/LONDON: Courts are buzzing with the start of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place from 30th June – 13th July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Emirates is returning as Official Airline Partner of the event, once again serving ‘fly better’ experiences both in the air and on the ground. Kickstarting a bumper summer of sport, Emirates will be celebrating …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Shangri-La Dubai announced the appointment of Anita Drahos-Nambiar as the Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality and tourism sectors across the Middle East and Europe, Anita is an accomplished marketing and communications professional, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge, creativity and expertise to the team. Throughout her career, Anita has held key leadership …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is entering a period of sustained peak operations, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to travel through the airport between 27 June and 9 July 2025. Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000 with the busiest day on 5 July for both departures and transfer traffic. Dubai Airports, alongside its stakeholders, …