By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is gearing up for a busy travel period for Eid Al Fitr by deploying an additional 17 flights to destinations in the Middle East/GCC from 26 March to 6 April. This year, over 371,000 customers are expected to fly with the airline during the Eid Al Fitr break from around the region, with additional flights …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Mr. Asif Raza, Vice President of Business Development & Commercial Performance at PC Hospitality, hosted a distinguished Corporate Iftar in honor of esteemed guests and partners on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Pearl Continental Hotel. The high-profile event was a celebration of collaboration and goodwill, bringing together key corporate partners, industry leaders, and valued guests …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: His Excellency, Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, hosted Iftar dinner on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the beautiful garden of the Malaysian Consulate in DHA, Karachi. The event was held in honor of the Malaysian community residing in Karachi and friends of Malaysia, celebrating the spirit of unity, friendship, and cultural heritage. …

News Desk SANTORINI: Santorini, one of the most iconic tourist destinations worldwide, is fully prepared for the new tourism season. The island’s infrastructure is operational, the local economy is thriving, and visitors can enjoy its unique natural and cultural wealth in complete safety. Tourism Minister, Ms. Olga Kefalogianni, visited the island and participated in an extensive meeting with local authorities, …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, a UAE national carrier, operated a special flight carrying the UAE National Football Team. Flight FZ 4949 departed yesterday from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Tehran Airport (IKA), carrying the national team as they prepare to face the Iran National Football Team as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. This reflects the carrier’s ongoing …

News Desk DOHA: Hamad International Airport (DOH), ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concourses D and E, marking a major milestone in its expansion and increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually. This development elevates traveller comfort and further establishes Doha as a key global aviation …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates anticipates busy weekends ahead of and during the Eid Al Fitr holiday with heavy traveller volumes departing from and arriving to Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on the 28 and 29 March, and on the 5 and 6 April, with more than 80,000 daily customers making their way abroad for …

ABU DHABI: The national airlines of the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia have joined forces in a landmark Joint Venture (JV) that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Signed today at Ethiopian Airlines’ headquarters in Addis Ababa, this strategic partnership also includes a codeshare arrangement, unlocking greater travel opportunities for passengers across both networks. As part …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: An American national and an Emirati national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. Ms. Tanaz C., an American national based in Houston, Texas became a US$1 million winner, in Millennium Millionaire Series 493 …

Web Desk AMMAN: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the Kingdom of Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’ aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and further strengthening the country’s position as a major global and regional aviation hub. Aviation is a key pillar of Morocco’s economy. In 2023, aviation (including aviation-related tourism) supported 856,000 jobs and contributed 7.9% ($11.2 …