ABU DHABI: IBTM Arabia, part of IBTM’s global portfolio of meetings and events industry trade shows and the most established event of its kind in the MENA MICE industry, has announced the first details of the Knowledge Programme for its 2019 event, which will take place at Jumeirah Etihad Towers from 25-27 March. New this year is a ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’ – …

DUBAI: M Hotel Downtown by Millennium, situated at the heart of Downtown Dubai, unveils its exclusive package for delegates of this year’s Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region, happening on January 28 to 31, 2019. The offer allows exhibitors and visitors to stay comfortable while attending the four-day exhibition …

CANBERRA: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to enhance its global catering operations, today opening a new, state-of-the-art catering facility in the capital of Australia, Canberra. Representing an investment of AUD$ 6.5 million, the newest dnata facility allows the company to meet the increased demand for its quality services and create capacity for further growth in …

By Irfan Pardesi JOHANNESBURG: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrated a hat trick win at the 2018 Business Traveller Africa Awards. Emirates received awards for Best Business Class – for the second consecutive year, Best International Long-Haul Airline and Best Airport Business Lounge, underpinning its brand promise to offer a ‘better’ flying experience. The Lounge award is for Emirates’ dedicated …

DUBAI: Emirates will operate its A380 aircraft to and from Amman between 01 June and 26 October 2019, in response to increased demand for travel during the summer period. This adjustment will see the airline operate one of its three daily flights on the route (EK 903/904) with its flagship A380. This will be the first time that Emirates will …

DUBAI: Calling all ladies, it’s Tuesday and it’s time to go out and rule the scene. Whether you’re looking for a place to get crazy or just chill with your favourite girlfriends, Lucky Voice will ensure you relax, unwind and dance the night away. Ladies night at Lucky Voice runs every Tuesday from 8pm to 3am. Women get four complimentary …

DUBAI: Armani Hotel Dubai, the iconic hotel in Burj Khalifa, has had record breaking year during 2018 winning an incredible 27 prestigious awards and accolades covering all aspects – from design and management excellence to its food, beverage and spa offerings.  This marks a strong testament to the hotel’s exceptional focus on providing ultra-personalised lifestyle experiences and placing the guest’s …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Following overwhelming sales response to the launch of Expo Golf Villas, Emaar has launched its second phase, with a limited collection of three and four-bedroom premium villas set only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. Overlooking an 18-hole championship golf course, the Expo Golf Villas …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, successfully conducted an emergency response exercise at the airline’s headquarters last week as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the required preparedness level to handle any emergency in a timely, effective and responsible manner. The planned emergency response exercise provided a refresher training to Gulf Air’s Emergency Response Team and …

TORONTO: GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes and facilities in Toronto.  GTA dnata is the first ground services provider to be awarded the prestigious certification for warehousing as well as ramp handling and ground transportation services in North America. The CEIV Pharma program was created by IATA …