By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The North Caucasus Federal District, Russia, has been focusing on the Middle East and the UAE in particular to strengthen bilateral ties. The district has systematically created opportunities to showcase its cultural ties and is once again exploring the country with several key objectives. These include understanding how Dubai and the UAE have paved the way …

DUBAI:  In celebration of Diwali, Emirates will be offering customers a variety of special treats that are synonymous with the festival of lights. During the Diwali festive period from 25 to 31 October, the airline will serve a colourful and aromatic array of traditional sweets on all flights to and from India, and savoury meals in selected airport lounges worldwide. …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, proudly received today its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the airline’s iconic vintage design from the last century with a revamped look. A number of VIP guests from the aviation industry and members of the media joined Gulf Air’s …

WASHINGTON D.C., USA:  The UAE Space Agency, represented by a high-level delegation led by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, is participating in the 70th International Astronautical Congress 2019 (IAC). The event will be held between 21-25 October in Washington D.C. under the …

KARACHI: Mush Panjwani, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer, Coffee Wagera (CW) has connected with his customers with the same passion with which he nurtures the talent of his employees. CW, which is running successfully in Karachi’s Badar Commercial, DHA and at Maskan, Gulshan, is aspiring to expand into new areas of Karachi and across Pakistan. To appreciate the efforts of …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its expansion across Europe by adding 5 popular cities to its collection of codeshare destinations with Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline. Under the expanded agreement, with the first flights set to depart on 27 October, guests can travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat to Munich and Frankfurt and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has added to its growing list of accolades with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) CSR Label Award for the fifth year in succession. According to the report from Dubai Chamber, TIME Hotels was the highest scoring applicant, achieving an overall score of 77.5% – 10.4% higher than …

By Rafiq Vayani AL AIN: Adventure Emarat, a UAE-based dynamic group of amateur hobby hikers, has found a novel way to commemorate Pink October to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy and fun lifestyle in preventing breast cancer. On October 25, the group has organized a day hike at Green Mubazzarah, Al Ain, followed by an awareness session …

DUBAI: Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, situated at the heart of Makkah within Al Naseem District, have signed up an agreement with Esaad Program, an initiative of Dubai Police, on 6 October 2019. The hotels will provide under this collaboration special rates and exclusive packages to the holders of Esaad Cards. Sponsored by Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem …

By Sumaiya Shahadat KARACHI: International Chefs’ Day is a biennial event. This international observance is considered to be a professional day for all chefs around the world. The objective of International Chefs’ Day is to create awareness about healthy food, promote Culinary Industry of Pakistan and acknowledge the industrial chefs who are working endlessly in the Culinary Industry of Pakistan …