By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai’s Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, inspected the new state-of-the-art Flight Training centre which is set to officially open its doors in the coming few weeks. During his visit, the chairman was given a tour of the Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) and Training Facility located on the grounds of the flydubai Campus. The …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, the global technology company, announced the launch of ‘Yango Points’, an innovative rewards program set to roll out in Oman this February. This initiative offers users a unified experience across its transportation and entertainment services. Following the February 2024 debut of Yango Play, the entertainment super app, and the recent launch of Yango Ride in …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Iran, Karachi, organized the “Wooden Scriptures Exhibition” at the Ahmed Parvez Art Gallery, Ahmed Shah Building. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Consul General of Iran, Hassan Nourian, Provincial Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani, and President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah. Renowned Iranian …

BROOMFIELD CO: Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) |Satcom Direct today announced the finalizing of a multifaceted Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus. The MoU confirms the two organizations’ aim to leverage the full potential of the Gogo Air-to-Ground (ATG), FlightDeck Freedom, and Gogo Galileo satellite connectivity solutions to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband internet to Airbus ACJ operators. The joint commitment, once firmed …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On 4 February 2025 His Excellency Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor of Sindh. Both sides discussed ways to enhance the relationship between Thailand and Karachi/Pakistan, focusing on mutually beneficial issues, such as tourism, bilateral relations, exchange of visits, and promotion of people-to-people …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, and ALL – Accor’s award-winning loyalty programme and booking platform, have taken their partnership to new heights, offering members additional benefits and opportunities to maximize their rewards through seamless conversions. Through this enhanced collaboration, Emirates Skywards members who are also members of ALL can now convert their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. & Mrs. Siraj Iqbal and Mr. & Mrs Saleem Iqbal, graciously hosted a memorable Valima reception for their beloved nephew, Abdul Rafay S/o Mr & Mrs Shahid Iqbal on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, at the elegant RT Royal, Clifton, Karachi. The event commenced at 9:15 PM sharp, offering a delightful dining experience to the distinguished …

Three others to drive away luxury vehicle DUBAI: The first Namibian national and a second-time Saudi Arabian national have been announced as winners of US$1 million each in the latest Dubai Duty FreeMillennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Paul Jozua Joubert, a 52-year-old Namibian national based in Windhoek, Namibia became …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi has emerged as a leader in the Middle East’s hospitality sector, achieving one of the highest guest hotel engagement rates globally with an impressive 86% response rate to online guest reviews. Based on TrustYou data, this milestone underscores the emirate’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality and fostering meaningful connections with visitors. According to …

News Desk DOHA:: Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme’s relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar’s growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme’s growing popularity. In January 2025, the programme …