By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI, UAE: The region’s aviation opportunities and challenges have been firmly in the spotlight at the first CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa forum which is collated alongside Arabian Travel Market 2019. With Middle East seat capacity doubling to just under 264.31 million in the last 10 years, according to anna.aero data, the Gulf’s full-service and low-cost …

DUBAI: Airport Show, which concluded after a three-day run at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), climbed another step in its journey of success and broke all records in its 19 years history in terms of occupied exhibition space, number of country pavilions, exhibitors, hosted buyers and visitors. The world’s biggest airport industry event had an impressive participation …

KARACHI: For the second year in a row, Careem received the “Most Popular Ride-Hailing Service” award in the PakWheels Automobile Survey for 2018, with the ​highest ranking amongst competition service brands available in Pakistan. In the ride-hailing category, 64% of the 35,000+ respondents in the survey chose Careem as the best app providing the service in Pakistan. Zeeshan Hasib Baig, …

DUBAI: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a package of future projects to be developed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The projects, aimed at enhancing the happiness of residents, include a Sky Garden, bicycle lanes and promenades at Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Suqeim …

DUBAI: Emirates customers can unlock the best Dubai has to offer for less this summer with the return of My Emirates Pass – an offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card providing travelers special benefits and discounts of up to 50% off in more than 500 leisure and retail outlet locations across the UAE. Emirates …

DUBAI: Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company, has completed one of its busiest peak seasons ever. Offering personalised service and genuine Arabian hospitality, the company’s 500 customer-oriented staff helped over 110,000 customers experience the true essence of the country on a total of over 3,000 safaris and 2,500 tours. In the peak season from October to April, Arabian …

LONDON: British Airways is partnering with The Diana Award as part of its commitment to making a positive impact in local communities, with a particular focus on supporting children and young people living challenging lives in the UK and overseas. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the …

DUBAI: Emirates Airline has signed an agreement with Smart Dubai to offer special flight discounts to the latter’s employees for travel. Emirates will also support Smart Dubai with its travel requirements to participate in international events and conferences, as well as with the events that it organizes on a yearly basis in Dubai, including the Future Blockchain Summit and Smart …

DUBAI: The Sri Lanka tourism industry stands united with the rest of the world against terrorism; as we mourn this horrific tragedy, we must move forward with our enduring Sri Lankan resilience to restore the worlds faith in our beautiful island home and our hospitality which is the heart of the Sri Lankan way of life. One week on from …

DUBAI: Emirates has renewed its support to Mauritius and the Seychelles by extending a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which outlines joint activities to promote the two countries.His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group met a VIP delegation from Mauritius and Seychelles at Arabian Travel Market, 2019. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed …