DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, is the official hotel of the 11th Asian Bench Press Championship happening on September 18 to 24, 2018 at the Dubai Club for People of Determination. A contract signing was held between Emirates Body Building Federation represented by Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al-Marri, …

DUBAI: Emirates today announced that it will introduce two additional flights to its Toronto (YYZ) service, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more choice and convenience to travellers. The additional Toronto flights will be introduced on August 18 2018 and will operate on a Saturday departing Dubai as EK241 at 03:30 and arrive in Toronto at 09:30. The return …

MUSCAT: As one of the fastest growing travel organisations in Oman, Majan International Agencies Travel and Tourism reaffirmed trust in Amadeus as a reliable partner to manage the expansion of its operations. The leading travel agency has renewed its strategic three-year partnership with Amadeus to continue delivering service excellence to its expanding customer base. Managing the expanding needs of a growing business, along …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE, have partnered to transport two Alfa Romeos from Dubai to London for the prestigious Gumball 3000 motor rally. The two cars, an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio were transported …

ADDIS ABABA: DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, today signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services Ltd., to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa; the company will be based in Ethiopia …

SEOUL: The subsidiary of Korean Air will now use the leading flight animation software CEFA FAS to guarantee flight safety and enhance pilot training. Based in Seoul, the low-cost carrier (LCC) decided to use the software CEFA FAS (Flight Animation System) for its safety department. It will allow to animate the data of its 30 aircraft. Jin Air operates a …

ATLANTA: Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel, announced today a plan to significantly scale the company from evaluating and verifying luxury hospitality in 60 countries to 100 countries by the end of 2019. As part of this growth strategy, the company has made several key appointments and executive promotions. Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo, who has served as CEO …

DUBAI: Copthorne Hotel Dubai, located within four kilometers of Dubai International Airport, has rolled out its transit package, aimed at encouraging passengers to exit the airport, spend a day or two in the city and enjoy its key attractions. The transit package starts from AED249 for a stay in a Superior room inclusive of breakfast, Wi-Fi access, airport return drop …

DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has announced the launch of a new research centre and doctoral training college in collaboration with Coventry University. The Dubai-based Research Centre for Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence will train its research students to specialise in a range of disciplines related to these fields, including aviation, management, security and smart cities. Building on an existing …

By Kamran Hashim / Syed Muhammad Amin KARACHI: In Karachi hanging out with friends and families at dhaba’s post-evening till late in the night is one of the most popular event of day be it students, professionals or and families and same was the case for Mubashir Hashmi, but at certain times he felt that spending so much amount of …