ADDIS ABABA/SOUTHLAKE: New research from global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), has revealed that almost 6 in 10 travellers from the US and UK would consider flying with an African airline if travelling to the continent – suggesting a growing confidence in African aviation.  This figure rises to 7 in 10 among Americans aged 25-34 years. The research also revealed …

BANGKOK: In celebration of Star Alliance’s 20th Anniversary, Mr. Krittaphon Chantalitanon, Vice President, Alliances and Commercial Strategy Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently led representatives of the Star Alliance Country Steering Council Thailand and Star Alliance Airport Team in Area Thailand in the “Star Alliance Frees the Sea Turtles” CSR activity at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Company Limited (THAI), presided over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between THAI and AGP Corporation (AGP) to jointly establish a ground support equipment maintenance training center. Captain Montree Jumrieng, THAI Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Sustainable Development, along with Mr. Eiichi Yamaguchi, AGP President, together signed the MOU …

ISLAMABAD: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) in collaboration with Zain Ahmed is presenting ‘Heer Ranjha’, an epic folklore and a love story that has melted hearts for years, to raise funds for educating the less-privileged children of Pakistan. Inspired by Waris Shah’s poetry and based on the evergreen script of Kaifi Azmi, the stage play is being directed by Zain Ahmed, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Qantas and Emirates will apply to extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, making changes to reflect customer demand, new aircraft technology and each airline’s respective network strengths. These changes will deliver additional benefits to the eight million passengers who have travelled more than 65 billion kilometres on the combined network since 2013, increasing customer …

KARACHI: Punjab Nahi Jaungi, the latest offering by Salman Iqbal Films, ARY Films and Six Sigma Plus, has released worldwide on 31st August and 1st September 2017 nationwide with exclusive premieres in Karachi and Lahore. The much anticipated movie, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, is finally playing in cinemas after full-fledged promotions for months. The team left no stone unturned to promote …

By our correspondent DUBAI: Emirates carried thousands of fans from around the world to be part of a unique musical voyage with the “Stars on Board” 2017 cruise which took place onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. Sponsored by Emirates, the star-studded entertainment cruise this year featured Arab superstars Kadim Al Sahir, Elissa, Fares Karam, Nawal …

AJMAN: Careem, the region’s leading ride-hailing app, yesterday introduced its popular instant and scheduled booking service in Ajman. Launched in 2012 in Dubai and now live in some 82 cities across 12 countries in the broader Middle East including North Africa, Turkey and Pakistan, Careem is changing the way people get around their cities through the help of technology. Cars …

DUBAI: Thuraya Telecommunications recently attended USPACOM Pacific Endeavor 2017, hosted by the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) in the United States, where it presented an intensive training workshop on critical satellite communication technologies for first responders and military experts from 22 participating Asia-Pacific countries. The annual invite-only event ran from August 14 to 25 in San Jose, CA and focused on …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the head office of the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed approved a number of future development projects. Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …