Sport Desk ALULA: The 2025 Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo is fast approaching, and with a couple of days to go, the team lineups and match schedule have been set for this historic tournament. Held at the stunning AlFursan Equestrian Village from 17-18 January 2025 within the surroundings of AlUla’s breathtaking desert landscape, the world’s first organized desert polo tournament has quickly …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for December 2024, finishing the year with continued brisk performance. The airline welcomed 1.7 million guests during the month, a remarkable increase of more than 20% compared to the same period last year, and a load factor of 87 per cent …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The dawn of a New Year heralds’ fresh beginnings, renewed aspirations, and the chance to create unforgettable memories. IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City invite guests to embark on 2025 with an inspiring array of culinary adventures, immersive experiences, and rejuvenating retreats tailored to delight and refresh. “Following the phenomenal success of our festive celebrations, we’re …

Web Desk FUJAIRAH: The International Tennis Tournament concluded with an exciting display of talent and determination in both the boys’ and girls’ singles finals, underscoring the competitive spirit and sportsmanship at the heart of the event. Boys’ Singles FinalUSA’s Vihaan Reddy claimed victory over Turkey’s Mustafa Ege Sik in a gripping contest, with a final score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel has unveiled its brand-new retail store at Mall of the Emirates, offering customers everything they need for travel in one convenient location. Dubai based travellers have access to personalised service from its knowledgeable consultants, and can discover dnata Travel’s latest products and offers with holiday planning already in full swing for 2025. To celebrate …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low Fare Airline, today released its On-Time Performance (OTP) for the 4th Quarter of 2024. OTP is a measurement of how often an airline is on time and is a good measure of the ability of the airline to meet its commitment to punctuality to its customers. In the 4th Quarter (October, November, and December), SalamAir …

Web Desk RIYADH: Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia, owned by global tech company Beyond ONE™, is disrupting the mobile landscape with the launch of its innovative Switch Postpaid Plans. This first-of-its-kind offering in the Kingdom allows customers to pay only for the data they consume. The unique “Switch” feature automatically adjusts to a lower-priced plan when customers use less data and …

News Desk SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30th, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on …

FORT WORTH, Texas: During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, American Airlines announced it is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by becoming a member of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). This effort focuses on training airline and aviation personnel, ensuring they have the tools …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has graduated another diverse, highly skilled class of 288 students who have mastered academic success to officially enter the rapidly evolving world of aerospace and aviation. Held at the EAU campus in Dubai, the graduation ceremony showcased the broad range of nationalities and disciplines, which included postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in aviation management, …