DUBAI: Hotels will comprise 20% of the total show area at Arabian Travel Market 2018, the largest exhibition of regional and global hotel brands in the history of ATM. Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25, ATM 2018 will feature 68 main hotel stand exhibitors, including eight new brands, over an area of more than 5,000 sqm, …

ALEXANDRIA: As part of its route expansion strategy, Air Arabia Egypt announced the launch of a new route linking Sohag in Egypt to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, starting March 20, 2018. The 1 hour 20 minutes flight, which will be the seventh Air Arabia new route being announced this year, will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, …

DUBAI: Seven students from Emirates Aviation University will take part in the Boeing Mentorship Programme, developed by Boeing Middle East. The UAE-based programme focuses on providing students with academic and career guidance, enhancing their leadership skills and exposure to the private sector within the aviation industry. The collaboration was announced at Boeing offices in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, during which …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has once again successfully participated in the recent 2018 Saudi Aramco Annual Travel Show which was held at Saudi Aramco’s worldwide headquarters in Dhahran. Alongside travel agents, various airlines and travel and hospitality exhibitors, Gulf Air shared news of its highly anticipated incoming fleet of 39 new Boeing and …

MUSCAT: The Art of Flowers Oman,in partnership with Al Mouj Golf at Al Mouj Muscat, marked the first Floral Art demonstration and exhibition in Oman by esteemed international flower master Phubast Chesdmethee,Vice President of the World Flower Council (WFC). Flower enthusiasts and lovers of fine art, visited the first-of-its-kind event at Al Mouj Golf, presented by the acclaimed flower artist …

DUBAI: Travel is expected to peak this weekend for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors passing through Terminal 3 ahead of the spring break holiday. The busiest time for departures will be on Friday 23rd March in the morning and continuing all day on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March. With road works and infrastructure enhancements …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The new sundae comes to town as Swensens Pakistan opened it’s doors for the first time on the star studded evening on Friday, 16th March 2018 at Badr Commercial, DHA. The ribbon cutting and unveiling was done by the Consul General of Thailand in Karachi Mr. Suwat and his wife who was also the chief guest …

DUBAI: Emirates is pleased to announce a successful execution of a US$600 million sukuk (Islamic finance issuance). The issuance received a good response from both local and international investors. The issuance of the Trust Certificates, in the principal amount of US$600 million will be repaid in an amortizing format over 10 years with legal maturity in March 2028. The proceeds …

SINGAPORE: Shaheen Air International (SAI), second national carrier of the country, representing Pakistan at 13th Annual Ice hockey tournament defeated Classic Moving by 2-1 in the final to clinch the title of Lion City Cup in Singapore. With an aim of soaring high, Shaheen of Pakistan has reshaped the history in country by claiming this prestigious accolade. Shaheen Air’s team …

KARACHI: Within the framework of NAPA International Theatre & Music Festival, three productions are taking place this year by the Goethe-Institut Pakistan at NAPA. A large number of people are expected to show up at the plays from various backgrounds. Among the organizers are Zoya Ahmed and Huma Tassawar from the Cultural Programs department of Goethe-Institut Pakistan. For the NAPA …