DUBAI: The TAAI WOW Awards, launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day, honored the leading ladies of the tourism fraternity. As part of this initiative, TAAI (Travel Agents Association of India) office bearers presented the TAAI WOW Scroll of Honour to Smt. Salma Fahim, IAS, Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka. The Chairman of TAAI, Karnataka Chapter, Mr. …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) to deploy the first fleet of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft globally, starting this year. This initiative is part of Archer’s global, “Launch Edition”, which was launched from Abu Dhabi in partnership with ADA …

Web Desk As spring basketball marches on, American Airlines has already scored a perfect March Map-ness bracket, with fans choosing Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as their favorite destination from among 16 vacation spots. To celebrate, American is offering flights to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) from just 5,000 AAdvantage® miles one-way*, available to book now. Punta Cana, one of the top-visited destinations …

News Desk DUBAI: The highly anticipated Gulf Bar Show, MENA’s first and only bar and beverage trade show, is set to shake up Dubai’s luxury bar scene starting April 5 until April 9, with an electrifying programme of bar takeovers and exclusive guest bartender shifts. Bringing together the industry’s most renowned mixologists and prestigious brands at Madinat Jumeirah, the inaugural event promises to be an unmissable …

Web Desk DUBAI/MUSCAT: As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, immerse yourself in the joyous celebrations of the Sultanate of Oman— a destination where rich traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality come together to create a truly magical experience.  A Unique Omani Eid Atmosphere: Eid in Oman is a vibrant celebration, blending deep-rooted traditions with festive joy, making it an ideal destination for visitors …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is bracing for a holiday surge unlike any other, with more than 3.6 million guests in total expected to pass through its terminals during the Eid travel peak from 26 March to 7 April. The busiest day of the period is forecast for Saturday, 5 April, when 309,000 guests are expected. Daily total traffic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Group has joined forces with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, for co-location services at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Moro Hub is the world’s largest solar-powered data centre, as certified by the Guinness World Records™. The co-location signifies a major shift for the Emirates Group’s robust technology infrastructure as …

News Desk KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi facilitated Sri Lankan students in the Sindh province in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community to organize an Iftar gathering on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Consulate General premises. The event, Isthiraaha’25, aimed at fostering unity and cultural harmony true tradition, brought together a large number of Sri Lankans …

Ahead of the National Medal of Honor Museum’s opening, American Airlines recognized those who have received our nation’s highest award for military valor in combat with the Valor Tour on American’s Flagship Valor. Flagship Valor is an Airbus A321 aircraft with a special wrap that serves as a flying tribute to recipients of the Medal of Honor. The Valor Tour flew six …

Education is one of the greatest engines for societal development, laying a strong foundation for economic empowerment. To support Bangladesh’s initiatives of making education accessible to its children, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has donated essential supplies and limited-edition, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ collection to three non-profit organisations in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is making reforms in its …