DUBAI: Emirates has announced a number of appointments to its commercial operations team across the Middle East, GCC and Africa, further demonstrating the airline’s commitment to strengthening its long-term commercial strategy and offer across these regions. All of the appointments bring Emirati talent into key leadership positions, either being promoted from within the organisation or through portfolio rotations, underpinning the airline’s …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is offering two traditional Thai desserts to Royal First and Royal Silk Class passengers traveling on some THAI flights departing from Bangkok, now until 28 February 2019. THAI is proud to present two special desserts that are carefully prepared by THAI Catering and made from high quality natural ingredients. The purple color …

DUBAI: RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) revealed that ‘In Safe Hands’ service had been very popular in 2018, lifting about 19 thousand passengers in 11 thousand trips. The service, which has been launched in 2011, is part of a package of DTC services offered to clients with the aim of making them feel confident, safe and happy with the taxi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Start the New Year by exploring new cultures, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a city break in popular destinations across Emirates’ extensive network. Fulfil your 2019 dreams of a city break in New York or visit family in Cairo by booking tickets starting today until 22 January 2019 for travel from 10 January until 30 …

DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 6.9 million customers in November 2018, bringing the hub’s year to date traffic to 81.4 million passengers. Key facts and figures Customers served: 6,897,169 in November (-0.8%) taking DXB’s year to date numbers to 81,426,428 (+1.3%). Baggage volumes: 5.8 million bags (+2.3%) passed through the airport’s 175 km long baggage system during October. Waiting Times: …

DUBAI: Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has launched a rigorous sustainability campaign, The Pearl Pledge, to conserve water and marine resources. With active engagement across all stakeholder groups, The Pearl Pledge aims to promote the awareness of protecting and conserving the oceans, …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today revealed its business plans for 2019 to internal and external stakeholders during its commercial conference held in Manama, Bahrain, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its position as a national asset to the economic growth of the Kingdom. The conference was held in the Wyndham Grand …

KARACHI: ‘Great Wall’ is the latest eatery to enter Karachi’s vibrant and fast evolving fine dining sector and by now is the only one offering authentic cuisines of Szechuanese and Cantonese origin. ‘Great Wall’ opened its doors for public on 24th December 2018 at Karachi’s emerging food street i.e. Shaheed-e-Millat Road which is now home to some of the trendiest …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines and Hibret Bank have launched the first Co-branded debit card tailored to provide Ethiopian Sheba Miles members with bonus miles for their spending using the debit card. The new debit Card entitles ShebaMiles members to 5 bonus miles for every 100-birr spending made with the Co-Branded Card. Regarding the launch of the co-branding, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, in association with the Nexus Group recently organised a financial literacy seminar, aimed at raising awareness among employees about the best methodologies of future planning. Facilitated by Jay Tolentino, an authorized consultant from Nexus Group, the seminar focused on how to leverage …