DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has announced that it will be awarding ‘top achiever’ scholarships to high school students applying to its undergraduate business and engineering programmes. A total of 50 scholarship awards will be presented to students, based on merit rather than their financial circumstances. The scholarship programme is open to high school students from across the world who …

DUBAI: The 2018 edition of the Dubai HeliShow is all geared up for its run from November 6 to 8 at the Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The show is expected to be participated …

DUBAI: Passengers flying out from Dubai can now enjoy the convenience of checking in their baggage and getting their boarding passes from their home or hotel.  dnata is launching these new services through baggage technology and logistics company –  DUBZ, in which it recently acquired a majority stake. DUBZ was started in 2016 by three entrepreneurs who saw the opportunity …

DUBAI: Emirates is kicking off the summer season with special fares to the Philippines. UAE travellers can now enjoy competitive fares from June to August 2018. Travellers can book starting today until 24 June 2018 to avail the special offers. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to Manila starting at AED 2,315, Clark starting at AED 2,225 and Cebu starting …

DUBAI: This past weekend saw an extremely strong field of 104 turn out to compete in the 25th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup 2018. Held at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, also the clubs 25th Anniversary year, the ever popular individual stableford format was played from the white tees with golfers competing to be crowned the champion and get …

DUBAI: Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN). The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down just before 1400hrs local UK time yesterday, and marked London Stansted as the 7th airport in the UK from which Emirates operates. This brings to 10 the number of daily flights between Dubai and three different …

KARACHI: Inspired by the habitat’s tantalizing Chinese Food Specialties, Leng Jun started his journey in hospitality, where he was challenged to build completely new market offerings of Authentic Chinese Cuisine. He explored the menu revealing “Taste of China”. Which isn’t just about making immaculate food, but also giving customers a cultural premise to the food they eat. The 20 year …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Rolls-Royce held a signing ceremony of cooperation towards the establishment of the engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) Center, which was presided over by Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, THAI Acting President, and Mr. Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce President – Civil Aerospace.  The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Surachai Piencharoensak, THAI Executive Vice President, …

By William Faria DUBAI: The Africa pavilion at the Global Village in Dubai received the ‘Best Pavilion’ award for its unique cultural and entertainment experiences that attracted millions of guests during this season. An Award-winning business entrepreneur, Jalal Balala the Founder of African pavilion for over two decades and also the Chief Executive of Al Aziza Exhibitions Organizing Company, received …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the graduation of the first batch of MPL cadets as the trainees completed all phases of the Boeing 737 Type Rating Training. Oman Air earlier announced its adoption of a multi-crew pilot license, which is the first license of its kind in the Sultanate in close coordination …