Sports Desk DUBAI:  With the Dubai Fitness Challenge just one day away, the Emirates Group has been actively engaging with its 70,000 strong workforce to go the extra mile and commit to 30 minutes of activity for 30 days. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive for Emirates Airline & Group said: “We have wholeheartedly accepted the challenge and have …

Sports Desk ADDIS ABABA: Malkia Strikers, Kenyan National Women Volleyball team, has traveled aboard Ethiopian Airlines to Cameroon, Doula to attend the 2017 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Ethiopian is pleased to have the opportunity to serve the Kenyan National Women Volleyball team on-board its flight from Nairobi to Doula with the latest New Generation B737-800 and the …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest A380 operator, is set to receive its milestone 100th A380 aircraft on 3rd November. Over 80 million passengers have flown on the superjumbo in the nine years since it first joined Emirates’ modern fleet. Today, Emirates flies the A380 to over 45 destinations spanning Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Everywhere …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The emirate is the Cinderella story of the travel industry, having exploded from a sleepy fishing village into a futuristic metropolis. This will be the second time that World Travel Awards has visited Armani Hotel Dubai, …

AJMAN: Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman marked the annual World Food Day by reaching out to Human Appeal International UAE. The hotel donated excess food from its buffet, which will be distributed by the charity organisation to labour camps and underprivileged families. The team also affirmed its continuous commitment to reduce food wastage and help fight hunger. General manager Iftikhar …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Recognising the vital role of food in celebrations and traditions that bring people together, Emirates’ Cabin Crew surprised and delighted residents of all ages in the heart of Dubai, marking the start of Diwali. Emirates’ crew spread festive joy and distribute traditional sweet treats and confections under the twinkling festive lights of Bur Dubai. Emirates’ Cabin Crew gave …

SEATTLE: Qantas has unveiled its first Boeing Dreamliner, the game-changing aircraft that will open up new routes and new levels of comfort for travellers. The latest addition to the Qantas fleet, the 787-9 Dreamliner features next generation seating in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class, with more space and a lower passenger count than most of its competitors. Other Dreamliner …

HONG KONG: Vietjet recently announced a two-phase interline partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways. The first phase which came into effect this September will enable Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan served directly by Vietjet; the next phase will soon allow Vietjet’s passengers to fly to more than 150 points around the world served …

LONDON: Hundreds of children got to meet X factor winner Stacey Soloman and former Eastender Joe Swash as they attended a supercharged send-off at Heathrow for Dreamflight 2017. Stacey and Joe chatted with the children before they jetted off on a British Airways jumbo jet destined for Orlando where the kids will visit Harry Potter World and swim with dolphins …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is pleased to be the Official Airline Sponsor of the founding conference of the Global Dryland Alliance (GDA), held in Doha, Qatar on Sunday 15 October. The conference, which took place at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, drew delegates representing more than 25 nations, including ministers of agriculture and environment, as well as representatives …