DUBAI: Magnati, a leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), to offer QR based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant payments via Magnati’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals in the UAE. The collaboration aims to expand QR based merchant payment network in the UAE by enabling more merchants to provide UPI …

News Desk DUBAI: Refinedvegan cuisine is an important consideration at Emirates, as numbers of vegan customers continue to rise globally, and many non-vegan customers opt for vegan cuisine when flying, as a lighter option often considered easier to digest. Emirates continues to expand its portfolio of vegan cuisine by workshopping new dishes made with innovative ingredients, such as a lookalike …

MONTREAL, Canada: (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) – Today, global aviation training leader CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Centre, on its campus in Montreal, Canada. As the largest provider of civil aviation training worldwide, CAE trains pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. Last October, CAE started partnering in the training of air traffic controllers (ATC) and flight …

By Muhammad Rafiq RIYADH: The 12th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), the region’s leading industry event, will take place this year on the 17th and 18th of February in Riyadh hosted by H.E. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Duailj, President of the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). This year’s summit is hosted under the theme “Uniting Leaders, Building Tomorrow: …

Web Desk LAHORE: inDrive, a global mobility platform, announces the appointment of Muhammad Awais Saeed as Country Lead for inDrive Pakistan. Awais will be responsible for all business verticals, focusing on expanding inDrive’s footprint and building a strong local presence. He will also oversee local government and public relations, partnerships, and inVision initiatives. Awais is an experienced leader with more …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamlesstransfer of Premium & VIP personnelthrough Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers. A …

News Desk DUBAI: Tickit, the first-of-its-kind rewards programme by Dubai Holding, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises’ (ARENCO Group) Car Rental Division, to enhance the loyalty landscape in the UAE. The collaboration, marked by a newly signed agreement, will provide users with enhanced earning and redemption opportunities across …

News Desk DUBAI: Following Emirates’ successful launch to Madagascar in September 2024, the airline will introduce additional flights to the island nation, boosting its schedule from four to six-weekly services, starting 2 April 2025. The move reinforces the airline’s commitment to support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions to accommodate more leisure visitors and promote the island destination to global audiences. The boost …

Web Desk KARACHI: TDF Ghar is proud to announce the launch of its latest exhibition, “From Borders to Belongings: Karachi’s Journey Through Migration.” This exhibition celebrates how the Partition of 1947 reshaped Karachi’s dynamic spirit and enriched its vibrant diversity. The exhibition brings to life the journeys of communities that made Karachi their home after 1947, exploring the city’s transformation …

News Desk MIAMI: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College are preparing for takeoff in their aviation maintenance careers thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines. With the partnership, students will enjoy ongoing engagement opportunities with Technical Operations team members at American’s Miami (MIA) hub and on campus. Additionally, students at the top …