CAIRO: Careem has launched its new service, Careem Bus, with Cairo as the first city of operations. The mid-priced bus service is aimed at commuters and the launch comes as part of Careem’s commitment to solving transportation issues, improving mobility and creating jobs. Careem Bus is a separate app from the ride hailing product and is available for download on …

DUBAI: Emirates, the Official Sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be welcoming baseball legend, Orel Hershiser and current Los Angeles Dodgers player, Ross Stripling and Bench Coach Bob Geren to Dubai. Orel Hershiser, also known as “Bull Dog” is one of major league baseball’s most well-known and respected retired pitchers. Most well-known for his legendary 1988 season, Hershiser pitched …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has introduced an additional Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport), effective 1 December, replacing the previous Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. EK762 (JNB-DXB) and EK761 (DXB-JNB) are now served by the flagship A380 aircraft. This change in aircraft supports growing demand in South Africa, a 14% increase in seat capacity will …

LISBON: The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 at the historic Pátio da Galé to find out who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the world. Winners at the red carpet …

DUBAI: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison today to celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, as well as commemorate the legacy and values of HH Sheikh Zayed. The late founding father of the UAE dedicated his life and leadership to unify and shape a better collective future for the nation, and today’s formation …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia will be performing a flypast tomorrow over the UAE as a centrepiece performance to celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day and the Year of Zayed. All four UAE carriers will be taking their flagship aircraft to the skies from 1pm (local time) and will be flying with the Al Fursan …

DUBAI: Home to the iconic Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, Emaar’s Downtown Dubai has now unveiled ‘Downtown Eats’, a new concept that brings all good things together in celebration of the UAE National Day. The showcase includes outstanding food, cultural activities and an outdoor cinema. To mark the UAE National Weekend, Downtown Eats will host a special showcase of …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, launched a range of unbeatable packages across popular tourist destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the occasion of National Day holiday. Starting from AED 959, the short breaks include return flights, hotel accommodation, taxes & transportation and guided tours. For Four days/three …

LONDON: British Airways bids farewell to one of the most iconic aircraft in its fleet, the Boeing 767. The airline’s final two 767s are being retired to St Athan in Wales after the last commercial flight – Larnaca in Cyprus to Heathrow – took place on November 25, 2018. Since British Airways operated its first 767 in February 1990 on …

DUBAI: Emirates Group employees gathered today to commemorate the UAE’s 47th National Day at the group’s headquarters in Dubai. The celebrations kicked off with a cake-cutting ceremony attended by senior management, Emiratis as well as their expat colleagues and family members who enjoyed a wide range of cultural activities throughout the day. As part of the celebrations, the Emirates Group …