RAS AL KHAIMAH: dnata was recently presented with the two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 – for the fifth year running, securing the accolade of ‘UAE’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ‘The Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency’. The World Travel Awards Middle East, presented at a gala dinner in Ras Al Khaimah, in front …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: After sold-out seats at its inaugural edition in 2017, T10 Cricket League returns to the UAE with two new teams. T10 Cricket League is the first internationally-approved league with a 10-over format that was launched by Chairman Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder of Mulk Holdings, and President Salman Iqbal, founder and CEO of ARY Digital Network. T10 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Karachians –  a new T10 league team was announced at a press conference in Dubai on 25th of April, 2018, along with Afghan Lions and Northern Warriors. This is the first and only team in the league to be associated with a city’s name. The team, is a tribute to the people of Karachi and is …

KARACHI: Marcel’s opened its doors to Karachi’s Boat Basin hosting a gathering attended by socialites and celebrities. The outlet was graced by the honorable French Consul General who inaugurated the patisserie with a Valrhona edible gold cake. First of its kind, the cafe takes its name after a world traveler Marcel Le Roux, born in Paris, who embarked on a …

DUBAI: Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights. The new service enables Emirates passengers to complete the security check and check-in from the comfort of their home, hotel or office and have their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and a number of Bahraini travel and tourism industry representatives, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM), the region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-25 April, Gulf Air is …

DUBAI: flynas, the award winning Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East signed an agreement with Chubb Arabia Coorperative Insurance Company to offer flynas customers with travel insurance coverage, making flynas the first airline to offer its passengers travel insurance. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market that was held …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Standard Chartered and Emirates Airlines unveiled a new Emirates Standard Chartered Debit Card for their shared customers. The new card is an extension of the partnership between the two companies which was announced last year with the launch of a co-brand Credit Card. Designed to meet the different needs of a diverse client base, the Emirates …

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank, in its meeting, held at Karachi on April 19, 2018, approved the unconsolidated condensed interim financial statements and consolidated financial statements of the Bank for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The meeting was presided by Mr. Riyadh S.A. A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board; Mr. Faisal A. A. A. Al …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RODA Hotels & Resorts, a Dubai-based hospitality management company and a subsidiary of Dubai International Real Estate, yesterday announced the opening of Roda Links Al Nasr, a 4-star property that will target business and leisure travelers who are looking for comfortable, affordable yet chic accommodation in Dubai. Roda Links Al Nasr will open its doors on …