DUBAI: Emirates’ special A380 flight to Kuwait took off earlier today carrying over 500 passionate fans who will cheer on the UAE National team in their bid to clinch the Gulf Cup.  Fans were treated to UAE flag scarves upon check-in to wear ahead of kick-off and show their support. The Emirates A380, operating as EK 2555 and EK 2556, was …

DUBAI: RISE Dubai Creek Harbour, the city’s best family leisure destination offering live entertainment and family-oriented and children’s activities at Dubai Creek Harbour by Emaar, is marking the New Year with an innovative range of events this weekend. Adding to the lifestyle choice of visitors, there will also be weekday activities from January 7. Keeping all visitors delighted and engaged …

LONDON: As the back to work blues set in, British Airways is turning up the heat at Gatwick as summer 2018 is set to be the airline’s biggest schedule in almost a decade. In summer 2017 the airline operated around 1000 flights a week at its peak.  More than 150 additional weekly flights will take to the skies this summer* …

ABU DHABI: Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Peeush Chawla as the new Executive Chef to add spice in the resort’s culinary offers. A young talent from India, Chef Peeush Chawla is known for his cooking styles as well as innovative and fine food concepts. He brings his extensive professional experience from prestigious hospitality …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has announced a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark 2018 as the Year of Zayed. Etihad’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi inaugurated its Year of Zayed activities yesterday by holding a flag-raising ceremony attended by employees. The aviation group’s offices and buildings around the world are now adorned with Sheikh Zayed’s inspiring …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As instructed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive today announced that Emirates airline will operate a special A380 flight to Kuwait for UAE supporters to attend the finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup.  The …

DUBAI: Emirates is extending its popular My Emirates Pass programme to customers visiting Dubai this winter season. The programme gives Emirates customers exclusive offers and discounts across the city by turning the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card. Those flying to or through Dubai between 1 January and 31 March 2018 can take advantage of a range of …

DUBAI: DUKES Dubai, on Palm Jumeirah, has been awarded Slow Food Dubai’s Snail of Approval. The award is a recognition programme for food producers, artisans, retail outlets, restaurants and cafes that demonstrate a philosophy of adopting earth friendly practices. These might include reduction in the use of chemicals, use of local and low food mile ingredients, preserving vanishing animal breeds …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airport Services (EAS) Ground, a division of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced several key UAE National appointments within a new structure that lays the foundation for the coming years. The internal appointments are all based at Abu Dhabi Airport and will involve critical transitional duties as EAS Ground moves across to the Midfield Terminal which is due …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a new dedicated Oman homepage on its website. The new homepage has been designed to specifically cater for the travel needs of the people who live in Oman by making it even easier for Omani nationals and residents to access information about Oman Air. The website can …