DUBAI: Middle East passenger numbers are forecast to grow by 7% in 2018 according to the International Air Transport Association, despite a strong headwind of global economic turbulence and fluctuating oil prices, the unpredictability of American President Donald Trump and continued Brexit negotiations. Aviation will feature heavily in the programme at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, which is being held …

DUBAI: OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, has partnered with the Middle East & North Africa’s award-winning Arabic children’s edutainment provider, Lamsa, to ensure even more value to customers through an easy-to-use, child-friendly mobile app. The collaboration represents a mutual value-driven initiative that amplifies OSN and Lamsa’s focus on delivering engaging, culturally relevant and interactive content experiences for families across …

DUBAI: Emirates today announced that it is to launch a new daily route from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) on 8 June, 2018. With its strategic position close to the tech and pharma hubs of Cambridge and Peterborough, Emirates will be the first Middle Eastern airline to operate out of the popular North East London airport. The daily route will …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: YBQ Design Studios launched its Autumn/Fall 2017 limited assortment called, ‘Shanakht’ in mid December, 2017 with an exclusive launch event in Karachi that was well-attended by media, celebrities and socialites including actors like Sarwat Gillani, Hania Amir, Saboor Aly, Singer Danyal Zafar, photographer Rizwanul Haq, and Makeup Artist Nighat Misbah. Shanakht is a luxury prêt compilation …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is reintroducing the Oman Air Pass. The Pass which must be purchased and used online, is a simple, convenient and cost-effective way for guests to enjoy their trip with savings up to 50% off. The Oman Air Pass, delivered by Option town, has been re-launched with a host of …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the MRM Business Innovation Award, which are open to all private companies in the UAE and GCC, regardless of their type, size, and sector (including non-free zone and free zone …

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, handed the “Hamdan Flag” award for best government initiative to Dubai Municipality for its “Montaji” initiative. The winning initiative was chosen from among eight finalists by an online popular vote. Montaji is a consumer product registration initiative by …

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Parvez Khattak launched the “Aao TB Mitao” movement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today. A national campaign, Aao TB Mitao is implemented by the Indus Health Network. It was first launched in Karachi earlier this year, and is now expanding to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The movement aspires to free Peshawar and eventually KP from this disease which is curable …

KARACHI: UBL inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever Digital Lab at a ceremony held in Karachi recently. The lab which was built in collaboration with IBM, will provide an environment for UBL’s interdisciplinary teams as well as its network of start-ups, Fintech, ecosystem partners and academia to develop personalized and engaging digital ‘customer experiences’. The Lab was inaugurated by Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, …

DUBAI: Be transported to the North Pole this festive season and explore the Little Elf’s Village at Dubai Marina Mall, with fun activities in a winter wonderland setting for the whole family to enjoy! Complete with a Mushroom Elf House, Toy Factory, giant leaf swing, wishing well, toy conveyor, playground and more, there’s a host of activities and festive merriment …