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 …

DUBAI: The Sicilia Italian restaurant in the Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, has just received a double whammy bonus, with the arrival of new Chef de Cuisine Raffaele Andreozzi. The 43-year-old Italian national, who hails from the Genoa region of Italy, joins Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, following a two-year assignment at the Anantara Desert Island Resort on …

BANGKOK: Mr. Narongchai Wongthanavimok (left), Executive Vice President, Finance and Accounting, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently received Corporate Treasurer Marquee Awards “Asia’s Best CFO” 2017 from Mr. Peter Shadbolt, Editor, The Corporate Treasurer, at the Corporate Treasurer 2017 awards dinner, held at The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore. The Corporate Treasurer publication and website offers daily market intelligence and …

MUSCAT: Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order on Sunday 11 March. The aircraft will allow the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to continue its growth. The 737 MAX family offers the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market, with eight percent lower operating costs …