SHARJAH: Air Arabia – the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the introduction of its new European destination, Prague in Czech Republic, direct from Sharjah, UAE. Air Arabia’s inaugural flight to the city will commence on 11th December 2018. The 6 hour 50-minute flight will operate 5 times per week, every Tuesday, Wednesday, …

BIZ TODAY MONITORING DUBAI: The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition returned to Ascot Racecourse, UK, on Saturday, 11 August when a team of three elite female riders beat-off competition from some of the world’s top international jockeys. Four teams compete in the points-based competition which is played out over six ten runner handicaps in …

DUBAI: Emirates has launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network. Passengers can still plan a short getaway before the summer season ends to destinations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and the Far East. The offer applies to bookings made today until 20th August 2018 for travel between 1st September …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC) yesterday announced strong financial results for the first half ending June 30, 2018 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier continued to deliver solid and sustained financial performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 230 million for the first half ending June 30, 2018; a 12 per cent less than the AED …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services provider, announced today it has acquired Tropo, a Germany-based tour operator, from ProSiebenSat.1 Group. The acquisition marks dnata’s entry into the German market and extends its global network of travel businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. The purchase agreement also includes TV media volume worth several million euros for …

DUBAI: Emirates has refreshed its premium offering with new luxury products in First and Business Class for a more comfortable travel experience. The new products stem from collaborations with BYREDO skincare, Bowers & Wilkins and Emirates’ longstanding partnership with Bulgari for its refreshed amenity kits. BYREDO for Emirates Wellness kit Emirates First Class customers will find the BYREDO travel wellness …

DUBAI: The team of Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, returned from a successful participation in the Dubai tourism road show in India last July 30 to August 3, 2018. The team joined the delegation headed by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is continuing its expansion across Europe by extending its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa. Under the expanded code share agreement, passengers can now travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat International Airport and connect to Madrid, Brussels, Vienna and Prague from Lufthansa’s Frankfurt and Munich hubs. The agreement offers travellers …

KARACHI: With an aim to explore potential tourism spots in Tharparkar region, Thar Foundation has entered an agreement with the Hashoo Foundation to develop and promote ecotourism in the area. Both the social arms of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) and Hashoo Group have identified the Gorano Reservoir, the natural ‘reservoir’ where the company is discharged the effluent underground water, …

KARACHI: Malaysian Consul General in Karachi, Khairul Nazran Abd Rahman emphasized on promoting culture of extra-curricular activities among students as there is no substitute for remaining healthy and for career building. He was speaking, as the chief guest, to the participating students at the successful conclusion of Beach Luxury Summer Camp. Forty students, of age group four to fourteen years, availed …