DUBAI: RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) announced a discount in taxi flag down rate for passengers arriving through Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The rate will go down by 75% for 45 days from April 16 to May 30, 2019. The step coincides with the upgrading of the Southern runway of Dubai International (DXB) Airport, which will be closed for …

DUBAI: The founders of the renowned M WOODS Museum in Beijing – Wanwan Lei, Lin Han and Michael Xufu Huang recently visited The Dubai Mall to admire their first ever art showcase in the Middle East. Hosted in Fashion Avenue, the M WOODS x The Dubai Mall exhibit features nearly 40 of the world’s most important contemporary artworks from east …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: MR Properties has announced the launch of two new hotels in in Al Marjan Island the flagship of Marjan, the master-developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah. The hotels will add to the diverse hospitality offering of the Emirate, further supporting the government’s vision to boost tourism and inward investment. Having already launched Double Tree by …

DUBAI: Two brand new Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo models have been added to the Dubai Police force’s current fleet of luxury cars at an official handover that took place at the Dubai Police Headquarters. Speaking on the contribution K. Rajaram, Chief Executive Officer, Porsche Importer Dubai and Northern Emirates, Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC said: “We appreciate the efforts of …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is celebrating one year since launching its new brand at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2018. Millions of viewers globally witnessed the new look and feel of the airline and saw the complete change of the brand during the weekend race. The launch was planned to …

LONDON: In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (02 April), British Airways has announced it is the first airline to be awarded the renowned ‘Autism Friendly Award’, accredited by the National Autistic Society. The airline has been recognised for the work it is doing to raise awareness of autism among its staff and for creating a personalised, seamless travel experience …

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has said that present government is committed to provide best employment opportunities for youth. She made these remarks while addressing the Annual Career Fair, held at Air University. Being the chief guest, she also lauded the efforts of Air University for strengthening industry-academia relations. “Prime Minister Imran Khan has given a …

DUBAI: Emirates cabin crew member, Jeeye Kang, has emerged the airline’s Biggest Foodie, with her winning recipe fit for a king, to be served on board for three months this year. Jeeye, a Korean national, has received the ultimate reward with her signature dish ‘Tofu Royale’ being featured in Emirates’ First Class menu, throughout April 2019, on the Dubai-Seoul route. …

DUBAI: Emirates has been awarded Best First Class in the world at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® awards for Airlines. The airline also clinched several other awards including Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best First Class Middle East and nabbed the overall Travelers’ Choice Major Airline honour for the Middle East. TripAdvisor has awarded the world’s top carriers based …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, congratulates the Bahraini leadership and public on yet another successful hosting of the prestigious Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2019. Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Krešimir Kučko said: “The success of this year’s race is a testament to the commitment and efforts of our leadership and …