By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Visa (NYSE:V), the world leader in digital payments, renewed its sponsorship of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) for the twenty-fourth consecutive year. This year again, Visa brings many exciting deals for its domestic and international cardholders to help them find their escape during DSF 2019. This DSF, Visa cardholders can benefit from attractive deals and promotions …

ISLAMABAD: VC of Air University AVM (r) Faaiz Amir has termed Alumni Reunions a gateway to reconnect graduates with their alma mater, to commemorate their wonderful past, to celebrate their present achievements and to strengthen professional networking for bright future. He made these remarks while addressing the ‘Air Alumni Homecoming 2018′ ceremony as Chief Guest. On the occasion, it was …

LONDON: For many flights present the perfect opportunity to get some shut-eye in front of a relaxing film or TV show but this wasn’t the case for British Airways customers this year, as it has been revealed that heart-racing thriller Red Sparrow has topped the list as the airline’s most watched film on its inflight entertainment system in 2018. Red Sparrow features Jennifer …

DUBAI: A member of Star Alliance, Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines, and India’s largest domestic carrier, IndiGo recently announced a codeshare and mutual cooperation agreement. The signed codeshare and mutual cooperation agreement between the two carriers, the effectiveness of which is subject to receipt by Turkish Airlines and IndiGo of all necessary Board and regulatory approvals, will enable both carriers to provide …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce to its customers worldwide that it has fully implemented Self Check-in Initiative, enabling its customers to check-in using their mobile device and avoid queues at the airport. The new Self Check-in Initiative provides hassle free check-in experience with self-service …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, plans to feature a number of audio books on-board its fleet in collaboration with the Bahrain-based AlRawi Audio Books. The diverse collection of Arabic audio books will include various genres such as novels, management, education, self-development and children books ranging from 50 minutes to a few hours recording time …

News Desk DUBAI: Emaar, the biggest lifestyle developer outside China, the developer of Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Address hotels, The Dubai Fountain and many thriving communities, including Downtown Dubai, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities with TikTok, the leading global destination for short-form mobile videos. The partnership represents a major milestone for TikTok in …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the establishment of an E-Hail Taxi Joint Venture with Careem Networks Company (Careem); the leading ride hailing technology company in the region. Accordingly, the new company, the name and logo of which will be announced in the next few months, will cater to the e-hail taxi service to customers as of April …

DUBAI: Looking to indulge in a bit of retail therapy at The Dubai Mall during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)? The world’s biggest shopping festival starts on 26 December 2018 and lasts for 6 weeks until 2 February 2019 offering unbeatable bargains and an unmatched experience for the shopper in everyone. Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently flown the one millionth passenger traveling from Singapore to Thailand in 2018 who traveled on board THAI flight TG414 on 21 December. This is part of THAI’s collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Thanks a Million campaign. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, welcomed Ms. Angela Sui …