News Desk SYDNEY, Australia: Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. This final determination officially signals the green light for Virgin Australia’s new 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha – operated under a wet-lease with Qatar Airways – to proceed. The ACCC’s authorisation …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Reem Mall, the home of Snow Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi’s premier shopping and entertainment destination, is inviting families to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with a spectacular lineup of live performances, interactive activities, and a life-changing opportunity to win a dream home makeover worth AED 50,000! As part of Reem Mall’s Ramadan and Eid celebrations, shoppers at …

News Desk MANAMA: World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced plans to stage its first-ever ceremony in Bahrain. The WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 will take place at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain on 9 December 2025, bringing together global travel and tourism leaders to recognise and celebrate the industry’s best of the best. WTA’s debut aligns with Bahrain’s growing focus as a tourism hub, with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/BEIRUT: Emirates will reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut starting 1 April 2025. The second service, operated with a Boeing 777-300ER, will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways, offering customers flexibility and catering to the growing demand. Emirates’ flight EK957 will take off from Dubai at 0730hrs, arriving in Beirut …

KARACHI: New data from inDrive. City to City reveals a significant shift in travel priorities across Pakistan during the holy month of Ramadan, with a clear trend emerging: more Pakistanis are choosing ride-hailing services to connect with loved ones for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. A recent inDrive survey underscores this growing preference, highlighting the increasing reliance on convenient and flexible …

DUBAI: The TAAI WOW Awards, launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day, honored the leading ladies of the tourism fraternity. As part of this initiative, TAAI (Travel Agents Association of India) office bearers presented the TAAI WOW Scroll of Honour to Smt. Salma Fahim, IAS, Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka. The Chairman of TAAI, Karnataka Chapter, Mr. …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) to deploy the first fleet of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft globally, starting this year. This initiative is part of Archer’s global, “Launch Edition”, which was launched from Abu Dhabi in partnership with ADA …

Web Desk As spring basketball marches on, American Airlines has already scored a perfect March Map-ness bracket, with fans choosing Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as their favorite destination from among 16 vacation spots. To celebrate, American is offering flights to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) from just 5,000 AAdvantage® miles one-way*, available to book now. Punta Cana, one of the top-visited destinations …

News Desk DUBAI: The highly anticipated Gulf Bar Show, MENA’s first and only bar and beverage trade show, is set to shake up Dubai’s luxury bar scene starting April 5 until April 9, with an electrifying programme of bar takeovers and exclusive guest bartender shifts. Bringing together the industry’s most renowned mixologists and prestigious brands at Madinat Jumeirah, the inaugural event promises to be an unmissable …

Web Desk DUBAI/MUSCAT: As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, immerse yourself in the joyous celebrations of the Sultanate of Oman— a destination where rich traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality come together to create a truly magical experience.  A Unique Omani Eid Atmosphere: Eid in Oman is a vibrant celebration, blending deep-rooted traditions with festive joy, making it an ideal destination for visitors …