By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel had the honor of welcoming senior corporate leadership from Marriott International. The distinguished delegation included Michel Nader, Regional Vice President, Middle East (Dubai Regional Office), and Salim Ait Kaci, Senior Director, Owner & Partner Relations (EMEA Headquarters, London). Hosted by Raza Abbas, General Manager, the visit marked a landmark moment – a maiden field visit that …

News Desk DUBAI: Deep Dive Dubai has unveiled its newest attraction for experience seekers with the launch of Sunken City Walk. The guided underwater activity invites guests to step into a cinematic cityscape filled with surreal details. From an underwater swing and motorbike to a café table that looks straight out of a movie scene, this is Dubai’s latest must-try …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a new strategic interline agreement with TAROM, Romania’s flagship carrier, offering its passengers seamless access to 15 destinations across TAROM’s network via Bucharest International Airport (OTP). Through the agreement, flydubai customers will have more options for travel between the UAE, Romania and beyond to destinations on TAROM’s domestic and international …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China on its daily service from 26 October 2025. Coming just three months after its inaugural service, the deployment reinforces Emirates’ steadfast commitment to providing an outstanding experience for travellers to and from its newest destination in Chinese mainland. The Emirates A350 will operate …

News Desk LOS ANGELES/ RIYADH:Riyadh Air, the new national carrier for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is redefining the onboard travel experience by introducing a next-generation inflight map experience, created in collaboration with FlightPath3D. Set to debut on the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, the immersive platform combines intuitive design, real-time flight data, and rich visual storytelling, delivering a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy cabin. The direct flights EK201/202, which serve the daily Dubai/ New York JFK service, are scheduled to operate with Premium Economy from 1 December. In addition, Emirates’ other daily …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has reinforced its commitment to the Pakistan market with the successful conclusion of a four-day B2B roadshow in Karachi and Islamabad. The initiative introduced exciting new MICE opportunities and destination experiences, further strengthening ties between the two countries’ travel and business sectors. The roadshow brought together Saudi stakeholders including leading hotels, …

 The $350 million deal strengthens Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet and reinforces the UAE’s position as a global logistics hub By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates NBD (“the Bank”), a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has signed a USD 350 million aircraft financing deal with Emirates Airline. The facility supports the airline in the delivery …

News Desk Turkish Airlines has resumed its Misrata flights, as its third destination in Libya, following Tripoli and Benghazi. The national flag carrier, which suspended flights to Misrata in January 2015, has now resumed operations and currently serves 62 destinations across the African continent. Misrata flights will be operated with B737-78D aircraft three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and …

News Desk DUBAI: Two groups of Indian colleagues each won US$1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Ettiyanikkal Pailybabu, a 56-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 513 with ticket number 3068 which he purchased …