News Desk DUBAI: flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year. These additions form an integral part of the airline’s strategic growth plans, enabling the continued expansion of its network, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing capacity on …

DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Qi Card, Iraq’s leading digital payments provider, and Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines, has signed a landmark partnership in Istanbul to launch a new co-branded Mastercard debit card for Iraqis. The partnership will benefit 11 million Qi cardholders in Iraq by integrating their everyday spend to Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles rewards programme. The new agreement will enrich …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Qatar Airways and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are joining forces to revolutionise the aviation industry through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This strategic partnership aims to elevate customer experience, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance overall airline group performance. As part of this partnership, Qatar Airways and Accenture has established “AI Skyways” to further position the multi award-winning airline …

GENEVA: Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of three new Vice Presidents – Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden and Dan Clayton – to its newly formed product and experience team. Reporting to Chief Product & Experience Officer, Rasha Lababidi, the trio will lead wellness and spa, property and destination guest experiences and gastronomy and concepts, respectively, as part of the …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has achieved a significant milestone in its distribution strategy with the official launch of its offerings on Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS). Travel agents using Sabre GDS can now seamlessly book SalamAir flights under the airline’s OV code and issue tickets on the OV960 stock in all it’s active Billing and Settlement Plan …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year. Between 13 and 25 August 2025, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million guests, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day is …

Women’s Corner by Mahreen Moton celebrated Jashn-e-Azadi Festival with great zeal and enthusiasm on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 at KCHA Family Park, SNPA 36, Block B, Kathiyawar Cooperative Housing Society, opposite Tahir Medical Centre. The vibrant event brought together community members for a day filled with activities, including an exciting cooking competition featuring both professional and home chefs, an industrial …

News Desk KARACHI: Airblue, one of the country’s leading private airlines, has announced a 14% discount on selected flights in celebration of Independence Day. Under this special initiative, a 14% discount will be available on all domestic flights and tickets to the UAE purchased between 11th August and 17th August 2025. Tickets purchased under this offer will be valid for …

Web Desk MADINAH: Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa, in partnership with Taiba, a Saudi forward hospitality company proudly announces the relaunch of two iconic properties in the heart of Madinah: Millennium Al Aqeeq and Millennium Taiba. Strategically located steps from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, both properties offer a spiritually enriching stay experience for Umrah pilgrims, families, and travelers seeking …

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax 2025, has completed the Starlink installation programme on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, delivering on its promise to offer the fastest Wi-Fi onboard at a record speed. This milestone makes Qatar Airways the operator of the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. It also cements the …