By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/NEW YORK: Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach …

News Desk DUBAI: From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the delicacy onboard, Emirates has noted an increase of more than 30% in caviar consumption, year on year. The route recording the highest levels of customers …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports the operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, announces the appointment of Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With an extensive global track record in driving commercial strategy, revenue diversification, and customer-centric growth, Carsten will oversee the full spectrum of the company’s commercial operations including route development, retail, duty-free, …

News Desk DUBAI: This autumn, Prague’s National Museum will unveil a historic exhibition that brings together two of the most significant fossils in human history — Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and Selam, her even older counterpart by 100,000 years. On loan from the National Museum of Ethiopia, this marks the first time these iconic specimens will be displayed together in …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: A new chapter in Kerala’s culinary journey is about to unfold in the heart of Fujairah. Celebrated culinary artist Chef Biju Mathew is proud to announce the grand opening of the second branch of Backwaters Kerala Restaurant, set to open its doors on September 10, 2025, at the prestigious Tennis Club, Fujairah. Renowned for his passion, precision, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, has announced positive summer 2025 results, recording significant year-on-year growth in occupany, Average Daily Rates (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar), underscoring the company’s strategic focus on high-growth markets and highlighting the region’s increasing appeal as a year-round tourism destination. During June this year, TIME Hotels saw a notable …

DUBAI: An Indian national has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian millionaires when his name was announced at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Pradeep Chalatan, a 55-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 512 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has announced a strategic expansion of its global distribution reach through a new Dual Partnership with Hahnair. This collaboration will make SalamAir flights even more accessible to travel agents and passengers across 190 markets. Through Hahnair’s interline products, SalamAir’s flights are now available for ticketing under the airline’s own OV code in …

News Desk DUBAI: Deep Dive Dubai will host the last edition of Gahwa Beats, an immersive coffee-and-music experience, on 23rd August. The free to attend event is set against the backdrop of an incredible 60-meter deep sunken city themed underwater world, complete with streets, secret corners and interactive props. Located in Nad Al Sheba, just 10 to 15 minutes from …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel proudly unveiled its latest dining destination, Rozana Bistro, yesterday. Formerly known as Nadia, the newly reimagined restaurant introduces an extraordinary blend of culinary artistry and global flair, setting a new benchmark for dining in Karachi. At Rozana Bistro, guests can indulge in a journey of flavors — from the boldness of Pakistani spices …