By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled the design of its pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion will be second in size only to that of the UAE pavilion, covering an area the size of two football pitches. The distinctive and memorable pavilion symbolizes the nation’s welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.  The …

DUBAI: In a move to offer a range of experiences and greater choice for its customers travelling for business and leisure, Emirates will be operating its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class suites from Dubai to Riyadh starting from 16 April  2019 and Kuwait starting from 1 June 2019. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President …

DUBAI: Her Majesty The Queen, in the week of her 93rd birthday and in the 66th year of her reign, graced day two of the 24th Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April. Her Majesty’s last winner at the meeting was two years ago when her homebred debutant Call To Mind took the Dubai …

DUBAI: Newbury Racecourse is nearing completion of its multi-million pound development but one thing never changes – the anticipation that greets the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend and the start of the Flat season at the Berkshire track at the end of the second week in April. Full of Surprises is a familiar phrase in Dubai Duty Free’s vocabulary …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will join in conserving Thai traditions and culture during Songkran Festival 2019. To celebrate the festival, THAI female flight attendants will dress in national Thai costume from the reign of King Rama V of Thailand and THAI ground staff will welcome passengers with Rod Nam Dam Hua and Song Nam Phra activities …

News Desk KARACHI: With its commitment to investing USD118 million in the tourism industry of Pakistan, International Hospitality Investment Group (IHIG) has started its operation in Karachi. “Our first vacation system is called Happily” said Mr. Noorul Asif, CEO of IHIG. “We hope to bring happiness into the lives of the people of Pakistan”, he added during the launch among …

BANGKOK: Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, Executive Vice President of Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) said that THAI continues to cancel its flights to / from  Lahore and Islamabad until 30 April, 2019 due to the partial opening of Pakistani airspace still has restrictions in some routes. To facilitate THAI customers, passengers travelling to Lahore and Islamabad may change …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free’s longstanding association with British horseracing continues with the world-renowned airport retailer’s return to Newbury Racecourse for next month’s Dubai Duty Spring Trials Weekend taking place on 12th – 13th April. The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials weekend is widely regarded as an early season pointer towards stars in the making and heralds the start of the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Gerry’s dnata, the leading ground services provider in Pakistan, has marked an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety and security. The company has achieved IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Pakistan, and obtained ISAGO Station Accreditation at Karachi International Airport following successful completion of ISAGO audits. Gerry’s dnata is the first ground …

DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has been named as ‘Airline Caterer of the Year’, Middle East, for the fifth consecutive year at the PAX International Readership Awards. Faysal Moufarrej, Chief Operations Officer, accepted the award on behalf of Emirates Flight Catering in Hamburg, Germany. Faysal Moufarrej, Chief Operations Officer of Emirates Flight Catering, said: “This achievement could only have been made …