DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in Dubai, organizes training programs for its staffs to create awareness and promote sustainable environmental approaches. These training programs are intended to support Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiatives. Al Bustan Centre & Residence believes in educating its associates on eco-friendly practices through its on-going series of training …

DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed China Eastern’s inaugural flight from the Chinese City of Xi’an, home of the world-famous Terracotta Army, in the early hours on Thursday. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the two cities, on the A330-200 aircraft. This is China Eastern’s third non-stop service to DXB after Shanghai and Qingdao. China is one of DXB’s …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport welcomed travelling families and their children with a three-day “Back to School campaign” that took place from 28 to 30 August, at the arrivals hall. The campaign included many exciting activities and events, such as distributing sweets and gifts and face painting, which brought happiness to the hearts of children and their families. The campaign is part …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: ​Careem has introduced a new convenient way for customers to book their Careem rides through WhatsApp. With millions of people using WhatsApp messenger daily in Pakistan, it is the next step to making mobility in your city even more readily available. Ride-hailing applications like Careem are a relatively new concept and were introduced in Pakistan just …

DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating the beginning of the Malayalam calendar with a burst of flavours, making it even more special for Keralites. From 1 to 13 September, the airline will serve authentic Onam dishes across all cabin classes on all its flights to and from Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Emirates’ chefs and catering teams have curated delicious festive menus with the distinctive flavours …

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) revealed that there has been a significant increase in the number of tourists who flocked to Dhofar during this year’s Salalah Khareef Festival, significantly boosting its ongoing efforts to position the Sultanate on the global tourism landscape by promoting the country as a popular international tourist destination. According to the Ministry, tourist arrivals to …

DUBAI: Emirates’ inflight entertainment (IFE) guidewill feature a special edition cover with artwork created by Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist represented by Mawaheb from Beautiful People. Meaning ‘talent’ in Arabic, Mawaheb is a Dubai-based art studio for adults with special needs, also known as ‘the determined ones’ following a directive by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President …

MANILA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is very proud to announce the return of Mr. Waleed Dagher back to Gulf Air after 8 years of service abroad and that he has been stationed in Manila as the new Country Manager. Manila is rapidly growing as a premium touristic city and surrounded by beautiful popular holiday destinations throughout …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. Watch the video, released on Emirates’ social media platforms, and see how these women literally spread …

ABU DHABI: Al Raha Beach Hotel, a 5-star beachfront property in Abu Dhabi, has announced three scrumptious specialty nights and a fish market Brunch at its all-day dining restaurant Sevilla starting this month. Guests can relish from the diverse ‘Mexican Fiesta, Mediterranean, BBQ’ cuisines and a special fish display prepared by their award winning chefs. Guests can savor exotic Mexican …