News Desk ISLAMABAD: British Airways today landed in to Islamabad as it began its first service between the UK and Pakistan in 10 years. Crowds greeted the aircraft in Islamabad as both the Union Flag and Pakistan’s national flag were waved from the cockpit roof hatch. British Airways has officially opened an office in Islamabad for the airline’s local dedicated …

DUBAI: 10 years ago flydubai’s first flight took off from Dubai International bound for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, on 01 June 2009, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of aviation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, a special flight took off from Dubai International on 01 June 2019 at …

DUBAI: Emirates’ first scheduled A380 services have just touched down in Boston and Amman for the summer season peak. The first scheduled A380 service landed in Amman on 1 June at 1555hrs local time and the second A380 service from Dubai to Boston landed at 1350hrs local time. Led by Captain Arif Al Reyami and Jordanian First Officer Laith Saudi, …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim KARACHI: By each passing year Lal-Qila Restaurant’s iconic status grows leap and bound in Karachi’s fast evolving eatery/dine-out sector. Lal-Qia Restaurant also happens to a pioneer in depicting the legendary grandeur of Mughal architecture and heritage. It brings a vivid and conspicuous realization of the glory of our brilliant esthetical essence, all the way with a …

LAHORE: SCAFA, a culinary brand name with an international footprint, launches its new Scafé Express brand with its first outlet at 20L MM Alam Extension, Lahore. Renowned for its Chef’s Table and innovative dining at the established Scafé Bistro, SCAFA’s management are setting out to widen the exciting food experience with Scafé Express that is associated with its fine brands in a …

SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced that it has finalised preparations for Air Cargo Europe 2019, which will be held at Messe Munchen in Munich, Germany from June 4th to 7th. SAA will participate in order to communicate with worldwide aviation leaders and to ensure that the Authority stays up-to-date on the latest developments in air freight operations at international …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently participated in IMEX 2019, which was held in Germany from May 21-23. The exhibition is one of the world’s most important trade fairs in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry where international tourism offices, major hotels, exhibition and conventions venues, cruise lines, airlines, technology providers, MICE …

DUBAI: Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July. The airline will operate the A380 on EK 862/863 and EK864/865 to and from Muscat International Airport (MCT). Muscat will become Emirates’ shortest scheduled A380 flight, flying a distance of 340 kilometres each way.  The new A380 services to …

DUBAI: It is double bonanza for families planning a thrilling summer escape during this Eid. Dreamland Aqua Park lines up affordable ways to enjoy the Eid holidays. The Eid offers pack great value and offer unforgettable experiences for everyone in the family. Families looking forward to an exciting day out can partake in the ‘Eid Fiesta’. Slated to be one …

By Rafiq Vayani MAKKAH: Under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques  King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and with the follow-up of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia officially launched on Tuesday the “Enriching Hajj & Umrah Experience” programme, one of the most important Vision 2030 programmes. With the ambitious objective of reaching 30 million Umrah visitors annually by 2030, …