DUBAI: Now that school has gone back for the older children, little ones can make the most of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, with the Baby Aquarist pass once again offering unlimited weekday access for children under the age of 3 and their parent or guardian. The fun-filled pass returns to offer unlimited entry from September 24 until October …

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have both signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kahramaa’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’,to achieve long-term sustainability and energy conservation in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker and Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Badr …

DUBAI: UAE-based artist Mangal Suvarnan cements his status as one to watch for with the release of ‘Winds of Destiny’, a four-track extended play (EP) on dance music’s most sought-after label Armada Captivating (Armada). Set for a worldwide release on September 22, 2017; Suvarnan will have the official release in UAE at ON42, Media One Hotel on Friday, September 22 …

LONDON: British Airways has entered a partnership to design a series of waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel to power its fleet. The partnership, with Velocys, a renewable fuels company, is part of the airline’s plans to develop long-term, sustainable fuel options. The first plant will take hundreds of thousands of tonnes of household waste per-year, …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has won the Golden Excellence Medal for social responsibility in the 12th session of the Arabic Organisation for Social Responsibility (ROSR). This award recognises Oman Air’s outstanding contribution through its sustainable initiatives launched as a part of its ongoing CSR strategy. The award ceremony of ROSR was held at …

DUBAI: The new five star luxury Bürgenstock Hotel, in Switzerland, has opened its doors. The newly built hotel, with its modern architecture and contemporary design, boasts 102 rooms and suites and is sure to prove popular with travellers from the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on stunning luxury. In Switzerland, tourism from Gulf countries represents US$ 430 million. Amenities …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) today welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand. The delivery flight TG8909 departed from Boeing’s Everett Delivery Centre, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. directly to Bangkok, Thailand on 16 September at 21.20 hours (local time) and arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on 17 September 2017 at 01.55 hours (Bangkok …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports’ VIP Terminal, operated by National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets, signed a partnership agreement with Al Hilal Bank in Abu Dhabi, a progressive Islamic bank,to provide exclusive VIP Terminal access at Abu Dhabi International Airport to top-ranking customers. On this occasion, Abdul Majeed Al …

KARACHI: A Plus held the official launch of its supernatural-based 25-episode TV drama serial DIL NAWAZ at the Crystal Ballroom, Marriott Hotel. The successful launch was well-attended by the top management of A-PLUS  along with the pivotal cast  who answered questions during an informative and fun  Q/A session with the Media as well as an eclectic audience of  journalists, bloggers, …

DUBAI: The finalists of this year’s Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa have now been announced, representing some of the most respected names in the shipping and maritime industry, across a region stretching from Lagos to Kolkata. According to Emma Howell, Group Marketing Manager, Seatrade portfolio, UBM EMEA: “The finalists will now wait with baited breath until …