By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: When the Dubai Airshow opens its doors on 17 November, behind the incredible aircraft displays and billion-dollar deals will be an equally impressive operation: Emirates Flight Catering’s (EKFC) culinary mission to blend extraordinary scale with precision. EKFC, the official caterer for Dubai Airshow 2025, is preparing to serve over 300,000 meals to a diverse audience of …

The Dubai-based carrier’s announcement reinforces its commitment to fostering a positive safety culture and collaboration with the global aviation industry and key government stakeholders By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has taken a significant step towards further strengthening its safety culture by signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter. The charter, signed by flydubai’s Chief Executive …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has upgraded its on-road fleet of trucks with the latest-generation Euro 6 models from MAN Trucks, in collaboration with Allied Transport Company. Emirates SkyCargo is the first adopter of the long-haul, heavy commercial Euro 6 vehicles in the region, introducing the most advanced truck technology …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: On 7 November 2025, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad hosted a “Hi-Tea” reception to engage with stakeholders and friends of Malaysia in Pakistan. The event brought together a diverse group of distinguished guests, including businessmen, representatives from chambers of commerce, government stakeholders, members of the media, and long-standing friends of Malaysia. The gathering served …

KARACHI: The ninth day of the World Culture Festival 2025 was filled with vibrant activities, including dance workshops, film screenings, and theatrical performances. The highlight of the day was the screening of the Pakistani feature film “Love Guru”, which added charm and excitement to the ongoing festival. President of the Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, while speaking to the participants, …

KARACHI: Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) successfully concluded its Pakistan Roadshow, held from October 27 to 31, 2025, across three major cities: Lahore (October 27), Karachi (October 29), and Islamabad (October 31). The roadshow gathered over 200 Pakistani travel trade and 21 media representatives, connecting them with Azerbaijani tourism stakeholders, including five prominent local partners from Azerbaijan’s tourism industry, including Azerbaijan …

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023. Already possessing a strong network in the country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier once again connects Iraq to the world with a total of six gateways. …

Holiday Expo Vizag: 7 – 8 November 2025Venue: RVR Conventions, Ram Nagar, Daspalla Hills DUBAI: The much-awaited Holiday Expo – Visakhapatnam opened to an enthusiastic response today, bringing together leading destinations, travel brands, and tourism professionals under one roof. The event aims to connect the travel trade and holiday seekers with a range of exciting travel options from across India …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: From 15 to 17 December 2025, Host Arabia will take shape: an event organized by Fiera Milano in partnership with Semark, which will bring the Host Milano ecosystem — the world’s leading exhibition for professional hospitality – to Riyadh, in a format designed to connect Italian and global players with buyers and stakeholders from across the …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 10.6 billion (US$ 2.9 …